The Angel of Vine

Society & Culture

Gritty Noir crime drama, following the investigation of a cop turned private detective into the year-old murder of a young actress in Hollywood.
Beginning with the discovery of tape recordings made by the detective by his family, after he passes away, and the inclusion of a reporter/podcaster, who helps to make sense of the story (for the 'family' and the listener), the story of the investigation unfolds, dragging innumerable Hollywood skeletons into the light.
While the podcast is fictional, as is the murder, it has obviously been written by a genuine lover of true crime. The choices made by the casting directors were, frankly, inspired, with Joe Manganiello playing the detective, Alan Tudzyk as the oddball, ludicrously rich, artist who pays for the investigation, and so many other fabulous actors.
Thoroughly binge-worthy listening, as the story unfolds, skeletons are uncovered, and the tale winds ever closer to its much anticipated culmination. A 10 part podcast that will leave you wanting there to be so many more.