SummaryMoira Demos and Laura Ricciardi's 10-part documentary 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.
SummaryMoira Demos and Laura Ricciardi's 10-part documentary 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.
Do expect an absorbing tale of justice rendered but not necessarily justice served. Its star players have no formal acting training. But for better or worse, they all look born to play their real-life roles in another true crime drama that knocks fiction for a loop.
You'd be an idiot to think this guy was guilty, especially now that Season 2 is out. Anyone with half a brain could see the lack of evidence putting these guys behind bars. The people who think they are guilty, don't actually think they are guilty. They actually just believe so much in their "system" and that there is no way that the cops or county could ever do something as crooked as this.
So when you say that he's innocent, you are challenging their belief of the system.
What it lacks in terms of sensationalism and gloss, it makes up for by possessing that very quality every Netflix show aspires to have: bingeability. The series begins slowly, but after grasping enough names and faces, you start feeling a sense of total immersion.
Making a Murderer is at its best when it taps into our collective fascination with the grisly details of a story that may read like fiction, but isn’t.
Episodes build to key revelations or legal turning points and they sometimes exceed the standard hour boundaries and as propulsive as episodes are, they feel substantive, but also still trimmable. The series has an urgency, but in that urgency there's also an occasional sloppiness.
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.
I thought the first season was riveting and had me at the edge of my seat & then I saw the second season and I'm not sure my jaw ever left the floor. So many mixed emotions while watching this documentary. Anger towards the Wisconsin police department and judges. Saddened for the Avery's. Humored by the stupidity of the Wisconsin police department by the stupid choices they made and actually thinking they're above everyone and can do whatever they want. Kathleen Zellner is amazing and I know she's going to find justice for Avery and Brendens justice will then follow suit. Ken Kratz is the definition of a joke and I hope he rots in jail for the rest of his life, wouldn't that be ironic?
A one-sided documentary for the brain dead masses that leaves out near all evidence against Avery. The documentary leaves out literally everything about his relationship with Teresa, the women he murdered. This documentary was specifically made to make him look innocent, which he isn't if you had a brain and watched the news or followed the trial. Let's see what they left out shall we?
He bought handcuffs, leg shackles, and chains like Brendan described.
He called Auto Trader and requested Teresa.
He called her from a blocked number several times that day.
Teresa complained to her boss that Avery was a creep that answered the door half naked.
Let's not forget he doused a cat in oil and threw it in a bonfire, much like the fire used to burn Teresa. He **** in public. He pulled a gun on a female. He ran a family member off the road. Avery is a total creep and a murderer.
Making A Murderer" is for sure a thought provoking examination of the criminal justice system. How many other innocent people are in jail for crimes they didnt commit? It's pretty scary stuff.
My issue with the show involves it's structure and the opinions presented. Full disclosure here. I previously knew about the case (and my view may be skewed). I also only watched four of the ten total episodes. To be honest, I was kinda bored. The script needs to be tightened. Many of the facts are covered numerous times. Lots of courtroom footage is used.
Even though "MoaM" is presented as a documentary, the filmmakers (Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos) obviously believe Avery is innocent. I would have liked a more balanced presentation of the material.
They also lose sight of the fact that there is more than one victim in this story. Yes, the false imprisonment of Avery for the first crime is inexcusable but what does the evidence point to in the second crime? ...And no, we dont want to hear any crazy convoluted conspiracy theories. Just the facts please. Three quick points:
1. DNA- In these post CSI/NCIS days, Americans seem to think DNA can be used to solve EVERY crime. That is simply not true.
2. Motive- A common argument for Avery's innocence is that there was no motive. Many crimes are those of opportunity. There is no pre-planned motive. They see a weak/isolated victim and go for it.
3. Stupid Criminals- Surely Avery would not be stupid enough to leave all that evidence at his house. It happens all the time people. Criminals aren't exactly known for being smart. If they were, they wouldnt have committed the crimes in the first place.
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 who made the documentary left out facts like his history of domestic violence, sexual deviance, and sociopathic behavior.