Listener sentiment
Intrigue continues to earn enthusiastic praise from a loyal audience who celebrate its meticulous investigative journalism and gripping, binge-worthy storytelling, with seasons like "Ransom Man," "Tunnel 29," and "Word of God" frequently singled out as standout listening. The most recent ratings introduce a sharper complaint about episodes running barely over ten minutes with significant ad time, reinforcing a long-standing listener frustration with inconsistent or very short episode lengths. Polarizing seasons — particularly "Million Dollar Lover" and "To Catch a Scorpion" — continue to draw criticism from a vocal minority who perceive editorial bias, a lack of balance, and insufficient attention to structural or political context behind the stories being told. Recurring structural gripes persist across multiple seasons: excessive repetition and filler to stretch episode counts, and jarring or overlaid background music that several listeners find distracting. While most reviewers regard the reporting team — especially Sue Mitchell — highly, a segment of critics finds her approach self-indulgent or overly presenter-centered in later seasons, a contrast with the tighter, more universally praised earlier work that established the series' reputation.
Apple3.5 · 87
Summary generated Sep 6, 2026
