It can be defined in a number of profitable ways: a crime thriller, an anatomy of police interrogation techniques, a parenting story and an immigrant fable -- one in the classic tradition, rather than one that fits any narratives currently being promoted.

It’s consistently engaging, but also not much more revealing than a quick perusal of Jennifer’s Wikipedia page, and the fact that its real-life saga may not be over only amplifies the impression that it’s less than the full story.

It makes small nods toward moments of possible insight -- but none of them land. The story is there for shock value, compiled and shoveled out to stream.

Without participation from Jen or anyone else directly involved other than the police who investigated this home invasion murder, it comes across as cold and impersonal where other similar stories create empathy and understanding.