Making a Murderer: Season 1

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Netflix | Season Premiere Date: December 18, 2015

Summary: Moira Demos and Laura Ricciardi's 10-part documentary series focuses on the case of Steven Avery, a man convicted of sexual assault, before being exonerated by DNA evidence 18 years later. A few years later, he is convicted in the disappearance and murder of another woman.

Genre(s): Documentary

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. Fighting for Their Lives
Air Date: December 18, 2015
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S1:E9. Lack of Humility
Air Date: December 18, 2015
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S1:E8. The Great Burden
Air Date: December 18, 2015

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Ken Tucker

Dec 18, 2015

It’s a completely hypnotic enterprise--a nightmare you are compelled to remain within, to see what happens. Read full review

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Margaret Lyons

Dec 17, 2015

It's as engrossing as they come, impactful and devastating, and it left me with a hollowed-out despondence generally treatable only with alcohol and ranting. Read full review

Isaac Feldberg

Dec 23, 2015

As far as longform journalism goes, it’s something of a masterstroke. Ricciardi and Demos deliver a decade’s worth of assembled surveillance footage, interviews, press conferences, police interrogations, courtroom testimonies and more, so much information in fact that the series feels like it’s racing to deliver it all even with a 10-hour-plus runtime (Making a Murderer feels like it could have gone on for hours more). Read full review

Molly Eichel

Dec 17, 2015

Demos and Ricciardi serve their subjects well, but they also serve their case well. They take complex legal subjects and make them interesting, boiling down mundane legal bureaucracy into a cohesive story that still is able to treat all victims--no matter what side of the cell bars they are on--with respect. Read full review

Sonia Saraiya

Dec 21, 2015

Making a Murderer doesn’t have that arresting peg of the audience surrogate, which can so often be a galvanizing force in and out of a dense journalistic tale. But it’s worth observing that while Making a Murderer is more detached than those other docuseries—with a very uncinematic, nonfiction, brass-tacks style—the series also can’t help but evoke some other critically acclaimed series of the past few years. Read full review

Mary McNamara

Dec 18, 2015

Clearly, Ricciardi and Demos are on the side of justice, attempting to shed light on the dangers of imperfect police work and the very real potential for conspiracy. But when they showcase the awful thrill with which some members of the media reacted to the "great story" of Avery's second arrest, it's tough not to see a double standard. It is a great story, which is why they and Netflix chose to tell it. Read full review

Rob Owen

Dec 29, 2015

Overlong compared to the compact, well-edited six hours of "The Jinx," "Making a Murderer" could use a lot of tightening. ... And yet it's a fascinating story. Read full review

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STLMarvel

Oct 28, 2018

I didn't think part 2 could be as gripping and intense as part 1 but I was wrong. Kathleen is the hero everyone needed to know still existed in today's corrupt world. The new evidence and testing they go into is detailed and interesting. I really hope there is a part 3

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Prosmooth

Dec 22, 2015

Should be required viewing for every American. A documentary about an injustice in Wisconsin. Imagine the West Memphis, Arkansas case and then multiply the corruption in that by about a 1000 percent. This is a documentary--but I think it's also one of the greatest horror films ever made.

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oskent

Oct 29, 2018

Amazing documentary series. This riveting real life crime drama is a must see. The second part focuses more on the broken US justice system where it is an uphill battle for the defendants to prove their innocence in a system that is geared to favour the state and government. One only hopesAmazing documentary series. This riveting real life crime drama is a must see. The second part focuses more on the broken US justice system where it is an uphill battle for the defendants to prove their innocence in a system that is geared to favour the state and government. One only hopes there is justice in the end. You need to see this!… Expand

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avan1976

Feb 10, 2016

The most captivating show I have watched in a long time. Completely addicted. My heart was pounding during some of the court scene, where those involved had everything on the line. The show is totally enthralling as a whodunit, but also reveals the severe failings of the criminal justiceThe most captivating show I have watched in a long time. Completely addicted. My heart was pounding during some of the court scene, where those involved had everything on the line. The show is totally enthralling as a whodunit, but also reveals the severe failings of the criminal justice system in the US, where police (rather than courts) act as judge and jury. The show reminds us of the immense power the state has over the individual (even in the country like the US which proudly exclaims the rights of the individual). If you are young, dumb (let alone Black) and the cops decide you did something that you didn't, your chances of getting justice seem slim.
This show reminds me of The Jinx, which I also loved. Watching these two show together highlights the opposite scenario; how those with deep pockets and a keen mind can twist the system with impunity.
If I was going to compare the shows, I would say Making a Murderer is more gripping throughout , but The Jinx has the better climax.… Expand

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Samsonyte

Jan 9, 2016

if you want to see true evil that exists in this world then look no further, this will pull at your heart strings in the deepest of manners, it will upset you it will make you want to smash your tv. the true power of propaganda, manipulation and corruption are here to see in the mostif you want to see true evil that exists in this world then look no further, this will pull at your heart strings in the deepest of manners, it will upset you it will make you want to smash your tv. the true power of propaganda, manipulation and corruption are here to see in the most transparent of forms. it gave me a true sense what the system can do to a family if it is not seen in the right light, what people with power are capable of, if they striving forward with ignorance, fear and prejudice. when the truth of it all or lack of it seeps into your skin, you might realize that things need to change but whats first is needed is a change of perspective and if you need that then you need to watch this.… Expand

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pdesaab07

Jan 13, 2016

SImply watch it and make up your mind about it. Bravo to Moira Demos and Laura Ricciardi, this is a great documentary, very well edited. A story like this should have been out years ago !!

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Flibbertygibbet

Oct 28, 2018

This is an emotionally manipulative "documentary" told from the point of view of the killer of an innocent young woman, who, like most guilty people in prison, says he's innocent. He's not. Be sure to look into the evidence before you make your mind up, and ask yourself why the people whoThis is an emotionally manipulative "documentary" told from the point of view of the killer of an innocent young woman, who, like most guilty people in prison, says he's innocent. He's not. Be sure to look into the evidence before you make your mind up, and ask yourself why the people who made the documentary left out facts like his history of domestic violence, sexual deviance, and sociopathic behavior.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 2

67
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: October 19, 2018
Season 1

84
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: December 18, 2015
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  S1:E10. Fighting for Their Lives
  Air Date: December 18, 2015
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  S1:E9. Lack of Humility
  Air Date: December 18, 2015
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  S1:E8. The Great Burden
  Air Date: December 18, 2015
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  S1:E7. Framing Defense
  Air Date: December 18, 2015
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  S1:E6. Testing the Evidence
  Air Date: December 18, 2015
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  S1:E5. The Last Person to See...
  Air Date: December 18, 2015
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  S1:E4. Indefensible
  Air Date: December 18, 2015
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  S1:E3. Plight of the Accused
  Air Date: December 18, 2015
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  S1:E2. Turning the Tables
  Air Date: December 18, 2015
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  S1:E1. Eighteen Years Lost
  Air Date: December 18, 2015