Los Angeles Times

'Waco' is a little bit wacko

The '90s are the decade that keeps on giving in terms of tragedy and crime that can be spun into bankable television. Following O.J. Simpson, the Menendez brothers and Gianni Versace comes "Waco," a six-part, limited series that unpacks enough political baggage to fuel a 10-season run.

The Paramount Network (formerly Spike TV) series dramatizes the 1993, 51-day standoff between government agencies and the Branch Davidians, a religious cult led by polygamist and self-proclaimed second Messiah, David Koresh.

Six Koresh followers and four Alcohol, Tobacco

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Times3 min read
Dylan Hernández: James Harden Delivers A Trademark Disappearing Act At The Worst Time For The Clippers
LOS ANGELES — James Harden produced one of his trademark playoff performances on Wednesday night. Actually, that's not true. This was worse. In the Clippers' 123-93 loss to the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of their first-round series, the longtime post
Los Angeles Times2 min readCrime & Violence
Editorial: The Attack On The UCLA Protest Encampment Was Unacceptable
It is never OK to use physical violence against people with whom you disagree. This should be obvious, but the events that unfolded on the UCLA campus early Wednesday show the consequences when that message is lost. Late Tuesday night, a large group
Los Angeles Times4 min readCrime & Violence
Commentary: The Trump Prosecution Has A Michael Cohen Problem — And A Plan To Solve It
Since the opening of the Donald Trump’s New York trial — when the former president’s counsel told the jury that the prosecution’s star witness “cannot be trusted” — the defense has telegraphed its principal strategy: Eviscerate Michael Cohen. As Trum

Related Books & Audiobooks