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I was on the fence until about the 5th episode. But as the multiple cases and crimes start interconnecting, the plot thickens to a nice soup. David D ...

I was on the fence until about the 5th episode. But as the multiple cases and crimes start interconnecting, the plot thickens to a nice soup. David Duchovny pulled some acting chops I've never seen before actually. Everyone else seems to hold their weight as well. A lot of people complain that Manson wasn't that "pretty" or tall but if you look at the earlier interviews with the real Manson, you'll see for yourself that he wasn't a bad looking guy. And this is taking place before those interviews. I think the show does a good job of not trying to make Manson super scary, and I'm sure it'd be tempting too, knowing how much of a boogeyman his name is in American culture. Despite his psychological charms, he was also just a tripped out mess too. If you're looking for a Manson story that's going to hurry along and give you the film depiction of the Tate murders, etc.. it's going to disappoint. I was half-way disappointed but I stuck in there, and I'm glad I did. If there's future seasons, by the time they show the progression of Manson's character into what he's known for today, I think it's going to really pay off for the audience.

I'm hearing a lot of negative comments in reference to this show and its realism especially as to the actor portraying Manson, I don't think that the ...

I'm hearing a lot of negative comments in reference to this show and its realism especially as to the actor portraying Manson, I don't think that they got the info that the year this show is portraying is 1967, not 1969 when Mansons family did the killings and Manson was clearly then a madman.. I think the show is probably building up to it if the show last that long I personally think that the madness the actor is building up in his Manson character is exceptional, though this is my opinion and we all have one. I find this series quite fascinating, it was a bit slow in the beginning but most new shows are. I found this show is different than all of the current cop shows on TV and I find it very entertaining. I was always a David Duchovny fan and I just discovered this show on demand over a weekend and spent the whole day watching all 12 episodes. The characters, to me, are mesmerizing, especially the guy who plays Manson (Genthon Anthony plays freaky amazingly well). I was never really into the whole Charlie Manson thing but my friend forced me to watch and I was hooked, in the beginning I thought that the plot would be the whole story line on Charlie Manson but there are other issues inter-weaved with the Charles Manson story not too mention the whole 60's era including the fashion, music, the attitude of the era between the hippy community and the so-called, overdrinking, straight laced adults which I really am enjoying. I'm hoping the show last a while.

There are some shows that don't really click with you. They can be well filmed, they can be well acted, but you just can't get enthusiastic about the ...

There are some shows that don't really click with you. They can be well filmed, they can be well acted, but you just can't get enthusiastic about them. For me, Aquarius is one of those series.There were things that started putting me off right away. The cinematography was slick but uninteresting. And I love 60s music, but I'm a little tired of this idea that you have to have people constantly listening to all the coolest songs from the 60s.I didn't find most of the characters interesting, including Manson. I admit, Manson is tough, in that it's possible he really was kind of uninteresting but good at talking to particularly dumb girls, but to me he seems transparent and that makes his success puzzling.For me, the only real bright spot was Grey Damon as an undercover cop. His scenes were all good, and I enjoyed the banter between Damon and Duchovny (although the rest of the time I found Duchovny flat). I think this series is well enough made that there are people who will really like it, but I felt restless within the first 10 minutes and nothing in the rest of the first episode pulled me in after that. So I'll skip it.

It went really so 60's,, really slow ,, the plot is okay ,.. the idea of the show is new but it actually felt old.. maybe that's what they wanted to ...

It went really so 60's,, really slow ,, the plot is okay ,.. the idea of the show is new but it actually felt old.. maybe that's what they wanted to get at !! like for the viewer to feel that period of time, but still it does not keep you hooked for long.The gab between the role of David Duchovny on Californication and his role in here is so noticeable and so damn huge. As for the script it was also so predictable and not that catchy, A lot of mixed up stories in one.. John McNamara seems like a guy with a huge experience but honestly non of his other previous shows were known to me.. so.The show seems to be focused on the bigger picture of "finding Emma" Story and some mini crimes for each episode ,, a guy leading a cult where he bangs multi girls and when he's at it, why not some guys (learnt that in prison, he says) , other revolutionary group of African-Americans ... i was so lost guys ... i thought the 60's where cool .. but here it looked so slow and mixed up :PSo the cast,, David Duchovny Ooh i loved him for six years in californication he really peaked there so for me anything not in that level of acting is not really good .. Grey Damon was also fine for a new actor ,, nice to see a fresh face this good on TV.Overall,, and to be fair and thorough,, maybe there'll be group of people who likes this show ,, and that's why the rating seems really high "at first" , but i think giving more than 5 would be unfair to the other shows and to David Duchovny himself :\

I made it through an episode and a half. Dark, confusing, disjointed, it's about Charles Manson and cops in 1967. Manson looks nothing like the real ...

I made it through an episode and a half. Dark, confusing, disjointed, it's about Charles Manson and cops in 1967. Manson looks nothing like the real Manson. He's not short enough, his eyes are not wild at all. He has no charisma about him, he seems like an actor playing Charles Manson.The girls in his harem worship him for no apparent reason. He slaps them around, gets them pregnant, has no visible means of support. He doesn't seem very bright, but they sure adore him.Way too much gruesome violence, and I mean the really gruesome kind. And we're treated to two grown men making out on a couch in the opening scene. In 1967? That's supposed to set the mood for the era? The only way to tell it's not the present is from the phones. And at the end there's a 55 Cadillac at a motel.David Duchovny is very dark as a cop. No humor whatsoever. No kidding around, no clever sarcasm. Just a cop with a flat top haircut. I didn't like a single person in the show, I won't be watching any more episodes.

No, not what I was hoping. But I'm not sure what it was that I was hoping for.My favorite parts of the two-hour "pilot" (do they still call them that ...

No, not what I was hoping. But I'm not sure what it was that I was hoping for.My favorite parts of the two-hour "pilot" (do they still call them that?) were the Hannibal commercials. True story.I was excited to see Duchovny. I haven't kept up with him since the X-Files and have fond memories. So I was motivated to watch this.But it just didn't grab me. Let's face it -- this is not an attractive time. Maybe the fact that I lived through it (although I was very young), makes it more problematic for me in a psychological way. ("Too soon?"). I have no nostalgia for it. No nostalgia for the racism or the brutality or the Vietnam war or the FUBAR'd nature of society in general.And maybe... just maybe... Charlie Manson just still really creeps me out way too much. I mean, I love Dexter, but Charlie Manson? No..... There's something way too evil there.I was also hoping for better music. Although I already mentioned the lack of nostalgia, I do love the music of that time. The commercial for Aquarius with White Rabbit in the background led me to believe the music might really rock. But again, it hasn't grabbed me.On the positive side (I always try to say something positive), Duchovny is still pretty mesmerizing. His character is snarky-smart and no doubt appealing, in a 1960's sort of way. I will probably watch a few more episodes. I do want to give it a chance. Shows often start out slow and a little rocky. I'm just not sure even if it does get "better" (however you define that word), that I'll still really want to watch it.Maybe Alice knows.

An original, sprawling, epic television event and as riveting a mini- series ever produced for television. The story is engrossing and the period atm ...

An original, sprawling, epic television event and as riveting a mini- series ever produced for television. The story is engrossing and the period atmosphere precise and overwhelming. The writing is absolutely superb, sometimes even brilliant. Among the many elements that make this such a special event is the cinematography. It recalls film noir and still captures the color and off kilter tones of the 60's. The acting is uniformly excellent, with David Duchovny giving a stunning performance as the detective, Hodiak. It is stellar work and deserving of an Emmy nomination at least. In fact, there is little that isn't award worthy in Aquarius. Intense, fascinating, and utterly enthralling, this is television at its very finest.

Aquarius has good foundations for a drama thriller with its time period and decent cast. That being said, it doesn't really excite. The atmosphere is ...

Aquarius has good foundations for a drama thriller with its time period and decent cast. That being said, it doesn't really excite. The atmosphere is drab, not in intentionally classic manner, and the plot isn't audience friendly due to the vague script. The most it can offer is buddy cop mystery or the chase of an enigmatic villain, which is actually decent. However, as audiences have known better mystery show like True Detective or even The Following which has remarkably similar concept, Aquarius might not reach the iconic stature of its original source.The show opens with a missing girl. Sam (David Duchovny) is called by his associates to look for the girl, who unfortunately has record of misbehavior. Then he embarks on the investigation, meeting potential suspect and hardheaded colleagues as the show frequently switches to the antagonist's point of view. It tries to give perspective of both sides in parallel.It's properly made with sandy visual flair and hefty influence of the era like the baggy costume or old-fashioned tune. However, the introductions of the characters are bland. They are not memorable, even the role of Charles Manson is overly cryptic. It gets the story going, but doubtfully captives the audience. The songs and gimmick feel cosmetic, they don't emphasis much on the time except occasional reminders of trivial hippie style.David Duchovny also isn't that engaging as the lead. He seems flat and is an uninteresting reminiscence of cop stereotype. Gethin Anthony as Charles Manson does a decent role of creepy yet alluring mysterious man, although he might not be that psychologically menacing. The script could've done a better job on setting the era or the character, but as much of the dialogues feel forced in hope to be edgy but ends up unrelatable.Aquarius doesn't have glaring flaws, it doesn't possess clever hook or identifiable characters either. It's an average mystery drama with all of its aspects intact, but it is not as exalted as the real life source.

I'm truly shocked at the haters who have jumped up here and shot down this program. I love it. I was born in 1967, the Summer of Love. The music is g ...

I'm truly shocked at the haters who have jumped up here and shot down this program. I love it. I was born in 1967, the Summer of Love. The music is great. The acting is above par. Duchovny is Duchovny, not Fox Mulder. Get past that. Grey Damon is excellent. (Yeah, I see "The Following" comparison. Another great show.) Gethin Anthony totally channels Manson's body language. Look at Jason Ralph as Mike Vickery -- he steals the scenes he's in. And Gaius Charles as Bunchy Carter. There is brilliance in these supporting roles. The writers have written some incredibly witty dialogue. I've always been fascinated with Manson stories. This one is fresh. It's like the reverse side of the "Mad Men" coin. Don't miss it.

...and that's okay! There's a serial-killer cult-leader who has dirt on various officials, a follower who has reservations, a down-and-dirty ethicall ...

...and that's okay! There's a serial-killer cult-leader who has dirt on various officials, a follower who has reservations, a down-and-dirty ethically-challenged cop teamed with an idealistic partner with a scandalous (for the time period) secret, all mixed with classic music and drenched in sepia. The acting is reasonable (not great, but not horrible... especially for network television) with some good portrayals by serial-killer Manson (Gethin Anthony) and good-cop Damon (Brian Shafe), and the sub-plots give a good sense of place (civil rights issues, drugs, sexuality). The beginning is a bit slow, but you would expect that (it's not the type of show where you'd jump straight into a manhunt or anything). It's probably a bit more on the character drama- side than the action-side, so keep that in mind.In the continuum of shows out there I'd rather watch this than The Americans, but I'd throw Aquarius under the bus for Hell on Wheels.

I'm halfway through the first season of Aquarius and am thoroughly enjoying it. The acting is superb and the sets from the 60's are remarkable. Ducho ...

I'm halfway through the first season of Aquarius and am thoroughly enjoying it. The acting is superb and the sets from the 60's are remarkable. Duchovny, Grey Damon and Gethin Anthony all hit home runs with their characters. NBC took a gigantic gamble by making the entire season available online once the premier episode aired. I respect and appreciate that decision because this show is a great one to binge on. Making such a bold move seems to have pushed expectations to unattainable heights based on some of the reviews I've seen. This is a good series. Anyone rating it or any of the episodes 1/10 should be ignored. I just hope the opinions of "haters" don't cause a show as entertaining as this to be canceled.

After about 4 or 5 episodes I find myself waiting for Duchovny to come back into a scene, he makes this whole show go forward; otherwise, a bit plodd ...

After about 4 or 5 episodes I find myself waiting for Duchovny to come back into a scene, he makes this whole show go forward; otherwise, a bit plodding in terms of story and script. The Manson actor good but in a scene with Duchovny, no contest who makes the scene memorable. Without Duchovny, a plodding script with pretty boy, pretty girl actors whom you want to be forgiving towards as it is obvious they are trying their best and good at it, but the script will not let you do it.The show does a pretty good job of showing the times for what they were in terms of dress, cars, music and the like but at times, it gets in the way of the show. For example, the Duchovny characters son shows up having fled the war as an enlisted soldier appalled that he was in Cambodia fighting what he believed was an illegal war. Accurate but really off topic and this character is a diversion to the plot and unnecessary to illustrate the times. It is unlikely Manson did what he did because of this, so why throw this in the script (including the Black Panther movement angle)?If the writers had stuck to the crime drama, dress, music, cars of the period it would have been a great series. Too many plot diversions that are unnecessary and make the script plodding. BTW, David looks great for his age and his acting accomplished. He makes the pretty boy actors in the show look just that, boys and not men. Why I gave the show an 8/10. Without him in this show, try 6/10 at best.

I would like to know the shows the rest of the reviewers are watching that are so entertaining. I was impressed with how well Aquarius held my attent ...

I would like to know the shows the rest of the reviewers are watching that are so entertaining. I was impressed with how well Aquarius held my attention. Its not a documentary or biopic. If it was it wouldn't last beyond an hour long episode. Instead, Aquarius adds creative twists that make the show worth watching. I've never been interested in crime shows and I have a very short attention span. I had no problem making it through the first season of Aquarius and enjoyed every episode. I can't trust the snob reviews people post on here. This isn't the best show ever but it's certainly not bad. Duchovny does a great job as well as the rest of the cast. Gethin Anthony plays a great bad guy. His face makes me mad now. Sorry Gethin, but great job buddy!

I absolutely loved every second of the show. It took me back in time to the 60's.The music was awesome. There were so many twists and turns that I ne ...

I absolutely loved every second of the show. It took me back in time to the 60's.The music was awesome. There were so many twists and turns that I never saw coming.I can't say enough about the acting. The whole cast were so believable. The plot kept me hanging on wishing for more. I can't wait to see what next week brings. The mind controlling antics of Charles Manson is well portrayed. DD is excellent in his part, such a no-nonsense guy and I love his partner. I never saw his partner's secret coming, that was a big surprise. I have already grown to hate the girl's lawyer father. What a piece of crap. I see a love story coming between DD and his past girlfriend.

SPOILER ALERT!!! Having now binge watched all episodes as a Duchovny fan, I've got to be honest and say I was not taken in by the first two episodes ...

SPOILER ALERT!!! Having now binge watched all episodes as a Duchovny fan, I've got to be honest and say I was not taken in by the first two episodes that premiered this week on NBC. But I'm glad that I stuck with it and continued through the entire first season. It took some time for the series to catch its stride.Set in Los Angeles 2 years before the Tate/La Bianca murders, Duchovny and Grey Damon (Friday Night Lights) play detectives with a generation gap who tangle with an early Charlie Manson. Some Justified players are also along for the ride. David Meunier plays a character I think is loosely based on Manson associate Tex Watson. Abbey Miller plays Manson's first follower, 'Mother Mary,' who comes into the family fold about half way through. Gaius Charles (also from FNLs) plays a Black Panther's leader.As I said, the first two episodes, I didn't care for them. The loosely based Manson story was distracting, chaotic, even corny. At first, there is too much going on with that and Duchovny's character, Sam Hodiak, with a former love, her daughter, and his son. I was much more interested in getting to know the core cast in the Detective Squad. And the series finally goes there, moves through time, and takes on other cases and stories. Those law enforcement relationships are rich and honest, and I really enjoyed those stories a lot. Well cast and well acted. Hope to see a lot more of that in Season 2 because that is where the gold is.Duchovny does a good job developing his character. As do he and Damon in slowly developing an unlikely partnership. Love the female officer. All of them. Even the racist officers and the Neanderthols of the 1960'd LAPD. As I said, it's honest.I lived in So Cal during this time. I remember the hippies, the racial strife, the music, counter culture, and the political Revolution and unrest of the turbulent 60's. The Vietnam War. I was a kid, but I vividly remember the times. Manson should have been a minor backdrop in this series as a time marker . . . . and maybe in Season 2, he will be.

There are some shows that don't really click with you. They can be well filmed, they can be well acted, but you just can't get enthusiastic about the ...

There are some shows that don't really click with you. They can be well filmed, they can be well acted, but you just can't get enthusiastic about them. For me, Aquarius is one of those series.There were things that started putting me off right away. The cinematography was slick but uninteresting. And I love 60s music, but I'm a little tired of this idea that you have to have people constantly listening to all the coolest songs from the 60s.I didn't find most of the characters interesting, including Manson. I admit, Manson is tough, in that it's possible he really was kind of uninteresting but good at talking to particularly dumb girls, but to me he seems transparent and that makes his success puzzling.For me, the only real bright spot was Grey Damon as an undercover cop. His scenes were all good, and I enjoyed the banter between Damon and Duchovny (although the rest of the time I found Duchovny flat). I think this series is well enough made that there are people who will really like it, but I felt restless within the first 10 minutes and nothing in the rest of the first episode pulled me in after that. So I'll skip it.