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The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst is a six-part documentary miniseries directed by Andrew Jarecki that premiered on HBO in 2015. The series investigates the history of New York real estate heir Robert Durst, focusing on his suspected involvement in the 1982 disappearance of his wife, the...
Why this score
Major HBO true-crime landmark, Emmy recognition, strong reviews, and cultural impact, despite ethics and construction debates.
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The Staircase is a documentary series directed by French filmmaker Jean-Xavier de Lestrade about the prosecution of North Carolina novelist Michael Peterson after the death of his wife, Kathleen. The original episodes appeared in 2004, with later installments following appeals, new legal proceedings...
Murder Among the Mormons is a documentary miniseries released on Netflix in 2021 that examines the crimes of Mark Hofmann. Hofmann was a skilled forger who created numerous fraudulent historical documents related to the Latter-day Saint movement to deceive collectors and church officials. The series...
Why this score
Well-reviewed Netflix true-crime series with concise storytelling, strong archival hook, and broad audience approval.
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Trial by Media is a 2020 American documentary series released on Netflix that explores how extensive press coverage impacts real-life court cases. Executive produced by George Clooney, the series consists of six episodes, each examining a distinct legal case heavily influenced by media sensationalis...
The Case Against Adnan Syed is a four-part HBO documentary series directed by Amy Berg and released in 2019. It revisits the 1999 disappearance and killing of Baltimore County high-school student Hae Min Lee, the prosecution and conviction of her former boyfriend Adnan Syed, and questions raised by...
Why this score
High-profile subject and polished production, but mixed reviews criticized limited new insight after Serial.
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Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal is a 2023 American Netflix documentary series about the criminal cases and public controversies surrounding the Murdaugh family of South Carolina. The three-part series examines the deaths of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh, the boat-crash death of Mallory Beach, and th...
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