Historical dramas lend themselves well to the limited series format.
What Is Lockerbie: A Search for Truth About?
Unfortunately, these questions turn out to be complex ones.
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While the fact of it being an act of terrorism is clear, nothing else is.
One man, however, simply refuses to accept this.
One such moment focuses on Jane in the pilot.
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This is particularly problematic when it comes to Megrahis role.
We get some of his personal life scattered throughout, but it doesnt feel like it ultimately adds much.
The series is based around the 1988 terrorist attack in the skies above a small Scottish town.
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The addition of real news clips also help the show feel grounded and give valuable context.
The exploration of how 9/11 affected and overshadowed Lockerbie, for instance, is particularly compelling.
Due to its meticulousness, this series is a valuable educational tool to teach people about this horrific event.
(I admit I went into the series not knowing anything about it at all.)
But whileLockerbieis comprehensive and stays away from the melodrama, it is told engagingly.
Lockerbie: A Search for Truthis available to stream beginning January 2 on Peacock.
