From ‘Devil in Disguise’ to ‘Monster,’ Dark Shows May Reign Supreme at This Year’s Golden Globes
Published on Variety.com
There’s something about a dark drama that gets an audience’s attention — even more so when it’s based on a true story.
And it’s no secret that that audience includes voters. Take last year as an example: “Baby Reindeer,” Netflix’s twisted limited series, became a runaway hit with little to no promotion, thanks to its retelling of creator and star Richard Gadd’s personal traumas. It took home six Emmys, two Golden Globes, a SAG Award and GLAAD Media Award, proving that, despite the fact that the nation is in distress, sometimes, somehow, a dark show is comforting.
And that could be the case this year, with so many distressing stories brilliantly told onscreen.
In October, Peacock and UCP dove into the case of serial killer John Wayne Gacy, focusing almost entirely on the victims, for “Devil in Disguise.” The latest from “Dr. Death” creator Patrick Macmanus, the eight-episode binge shouldn’t be overlooked — and likely would be more recognized had it been on a more popular streamer. The performances are impossible to ignore, from lead Michael Chernus portraying the horrifying serial killer to Marin Ireland, who plays the mother of Gacy’s final victim.