Sea of Lies from Uncover
4.8/5
Critic Rating
What does a reporter do when they receive a cold call from one of the most horrific serial killers in Canadian history?The killer: Clifford Olson, who murdered at least eleven children in the 1980s. The reporter: Arlene Bynon, who recorded her jailhouse calls with Olson for years.Alongside legendary journalist Peter Worthington, Arlene spent hundreds of hours on the phone with Olson. It was kept secret from his prison guards; he wasn't allowed to speak to the media.In Calls From a Killer, from CBC’s Uncover, Arlene unearths secrets that have been buried for decades. Secrets about Olson's cri...
Critic Reviews
Score: 4.5
Rebecca Lavoie, Kevin Flynn, Lara Bricker & Toby Ball • Crime Writers On • Feb 27, 2025
"...told masterfully by "Wild Boys" host Sam Mullins. Though the last two episodes are weaker, Lara says it has all the elements of the original great true crime podcasts. Kevin thought the writing went over the top at times, but it made the most out of the plot twists. Rebecca praised the writing as superior..."
Score: 5
Lauren Passell • Podcast The Newsletter • Feb 3, 2025
"It starts with a huge splash (more specifically a dead body in an ocean) and takes you on this zig zagging path that will keep you guessing. The path to the bottom is wild."
