Just realized I was skipping the best part of true crime shows

I tried watching an old British detective series last month, thinking it would be a slow burn I'd eventually drop. Instead, I found myself rewinding every scene with the forensic accountant, which I normally fast forward through. That character made numbers feel like clues, and I got so into the budget logs that I paused to take notes. The show was about a murder in Manchester, but the real suspense was how they traced a fake charity donation. It taught me that side characters often carry the whole plot, and now I check cast lists before I commit to a series. Has anyone else found a random supporting role that turned a show around for them?

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wesleyflores21h ago

right? once you notice that supporting characters are carrying the whole thing, you can't unsee it, and now i basically skim credits for anyone playing a "consultant" or "archivist" before i even hit play.