The original post: /r/television by /u/PayneSlipsAgain on 2025-12-24 07:31:59+00:00.
Rectify is honestly the most underrated TV shows I have ever seen. I almost never see anyone talk about it. The subreddit is tiny with only 1.7k members and it barely has around 29k ratings on IMDb, which is crazy considering how good it is.
For me, it is one of the best written dramas ever made. It is my favorite show, with Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul right up there with it. The writing and character work are on another level. You rarely see characters this deeply developed and this realistic on screen.
The show is very slow and does not rely on big twists or constant action. It is more of a quiet character study, so it is probably not for people who want fast paced or high intensity storytelling. But neither were shows like Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad, or True Detective season 1, and those got the recognition they very well deserved.
Rectify deserves that same level of appreciation. The performances are incredible, the dialogue feels real, and every character feels like a real person. On top of that, it actually sticks the landing and gives a thoughtful, satisfying ending that ties everything together.
If you like slow, emotional, character driven stories, Rectify is absolutely worth watching. I still cannot believe how overlooked it is.