reviewed: Murder in Hollywoodland
Wait, what?
I have lost track of how many times I have listened to this, and I still don’t understand the ending.
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: Murder in Hollywoodland
A great podcast
Written and narrated beatifully, Murder in Hollywood land is an intriguing and worthlistening story. Coupled with great tracks, its narrative structure is very appealing. I enjoyed it from start to finish. I highly recommend it!
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: Murder in Hollywoodland
Confusing final episode
I loved this podcast, but the last episode had me so confused. I practically listened to it twice, and I had to rewind the ending a few times cause the deathbed confession was so freakin’ quick, I kept missing it (I listen to podcasts at work). Pretty disappointed with the ending, however, the rest of the podcast was excellent!
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: Murder in Hollywoodland
Started off well..
The way the creators chose to tell this story really dampens the experience listening along while trying to follow the mystery. After the first 5 episodes seemed to be going some place, then the 6th episode is like a huge jerk away from the original narrative and is very confusing the way they chose to jump around and introduce suspects hardly or even never mentioned in any earlier episodes. That last episode was a just sooooo long and beyond confusing that I was literally yelling at my phone to “get to the point!” I normally never write these reviews but this had me so mad after in binged the whole series in a day that I had to write this just to clear my mind.
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: Murder in Hollywoodland
Super confusing....
It was hard enough to pay attention the whole series because of the switching of timelines consistently. Then the last episode came, and I actually thought I missed something because it was so hard to follow. Random characters just pop up. Then the final moments are genuinely to the core disappointing. Meaning, don’t expect a great ending to this story. It’s more of a blah type ending. Makes you wish you could refund your time you invested into it.
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: Murder in Hollywoodland
Felt Unresolved and Overlong
A few things that dampened the experience:1. As with most Wondery productions, the theme music is too loud and never fits the genre. I always find it jarring and louder than the content.2. It was a dramatized documentary, with the two head writers reading the script, but there was no clarity about why one spoke at one time or the other. It was a turn taking of sorts.3. *spoiler* History buffs know the murder is unsolved, yet he final episode takes a spin into two unconnected characters in different time periods and after lots of backstory there’s supposed to be this big aha moment that made no sense to me and was very unclear. It left me feeling like I spent all this time with this podcast and there wasn’t a real ending. In fact, if it really was the person with the death bed confession, where were they throughout the first 5 episodes? How could so much time be spent on other suspects just to cut the story off that way. It could have been done differently.Less drama, one narrator, and an ending that doesn’t feel so confusing would have made it four stars.
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: Murder in Hollywoodland
This one fell short for me
I really wanted to like this, I love everything Wondery puts out! But this one never picked up.
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: Murder in Hollywoodland
Solid
Super solid. Nothing too special but a good listen
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: Murder in Hollywoodland
Hard to Follow
There’s a man and woman who tell the story but they share characters and it’s hard to follow. It’s like you need a visual chart of who’s who in order to follow.
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: Murder in Hollywoodland
Love this podcast!
This podcast is so entertaining and I love hearing the about this particular crime. The time period, the language, the “glamour” of old Hollywood. I can’t wait to find out who the killer is!
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: Murder in Hollywoodland
Fantastic Show!
I am so impressed with not only the storyline but all the history, details & background we’re given into each character! I don’t want this to end!
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: Murder in Hollywoodland
Murder in Hollywood
Looking for episodes 5 &6...where are they?
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: Murder in Hollywoodland
Highly entertaining
Of course they take the liberty to embellish the story and setting, but it is still based on historical facts however loosely. I don’t mind, as the end result is an enjoyable listen.
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Phenomenal
Engaging story, creative storytelling
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Scandal at its finest!
Absolutely enthralling! I couldn’t stop listening! So well written. I felt like I was a bystander watching the scenes unfold right in front of me. Can’t wait for the next episode!
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: Murder in Hollywoodland
Great podcast, terrible ads
I wish I could give this a five star. The Podcast is terrific. The story is compelling and the hosts are a joy to listen to. I’m not new to podcast; I get they have ads, but this one has so many that they break the pacing. This will keep me from listening to more by the same creators.
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: Murder in Hollywoodland
Gripping!
The narrations are perfection! Amazing podcast. Another favorite from Wondery!
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: Murder in Hollywoodland
Story Free
This would be a great hour long podcast if it were not for the 40 minutes of commercials!
Reviewed on Apple Podcastsreviewed: Murder in Hollywoodland
Binge-worthy podcast
I usually hate any type of dramatization in a true crime podcast, but it’s done well
Reviewed on Apple Podcasts
It's February 2nd 1922, and all of Hollywood is about to wake up and learn that William Desmond Taylor, the most famous film director in town, was murdered in his home last night. The investigation will shine a light on some of Hollywood's most scandalous affairs, backroom deals, and underground drug dens. This real life Murder Mystery is one of the most iconic "whodunnit" cases of the 20th century that will leave you guessing and second guessing who killed William Desmond Taylor for weeks to come. Co-hosted by Tracy Pattin & James Remar
It's February 2nd 1922, and all of Hollywood is about to wake up and learn that William Desmond Taylor, the most famous film director in town, was murdered in his home last night. The investigation will shine a light on some of Hollywood's most scandalous affairs, backroom deals, and underground drug dens. This real life Murder Mystery is one of the most iconic "whodunnit" cases of the 20th century that will leave you guessing and second guessing who killed William Desmond Taylor for weeks to come. Co-hosted by Tracy Pattin & James Remar