Aquarius is an American period crime drama television series created by John McNamara that aired on NBC from May 28, 2015, to September 10, 2016.

Aquarius received positive reviews from television critics, with praise for its period detail, storytelling, and David Duchovny's performance.

The series follows LAPD detective Sam Hodiak, who is investigating the disappearance of Emma Karn, a teenage girl, with the help of his younger colleague, undercover officer Brian Shafe.

[16] While inspired by Manson's infamous cult and the socio-political climate of the era, the show incorporates fictional storylines, historical events, and cultural references to highlight key social issues of the 1960s.

[45][46] They are set in San Francisco in 1967 during the Summer of Love, before the events of season 1, where Charlie gathers his first followers Mary, Katie, and Sadie.

[53] Glenn Garvin of Reason praised the series for going beyond the typical retelling of the Charles Manson story, highlighting its portrayal of the 1960s' epic social battles around race, gender, drugs, and the Vietnam War.