Moira Demos
Director
Making a Murderer (2015)
Part 1
Filmed over 10 years, this real-life thriller follows a DNA exoneree who, while exposing police corruption, becomes a suspect in a grisly new crime.
Released Dec. 18, 2015
Episode 62 min
14+
Genres: Crime, Documentary
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Watch Providers: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Production Companies: Synthesis Films
Network: Netflix
Country: United States
Languages:
English
83
95
4.8
S1E1 - Eighteen Years Lost
When Steven Avery is freed from a wrongful conviction, his search for justice raises questions about the authorities who put him behind bars.
Dec. 18, 2015, midnight
7.5
S1E2 - Turning the Tables
As Steven starts creating a new life for himself, he pursues a lawsuit against Manitowoc County law enforcement officials for corruption in his case.
Dec. 18, 2015, midnight
6.5
S1E3 - Plight of the Accused
Steven is back in jail, charged with murder, but there are troubling questions about how he was arrested and why.
Dec. 18, 2015, midnight
9.0
S1E4 - Indefensible
An unexpected confession casts doubt on Steven's role in the murder case, but the new suspect gives conflicting accounts of what occurred.
Dec. 18, 2015, midnight
9.0
S1E5 - The Last Person to See Teresa Alive
As Steven's trial begins, his attorneys argue that law enforcement officials framed him and were negligent in not pursuing other leads in the case.
Dec. 18, 2015, midnight
8.0
S1E6 - Testing the Evidence
Steven's attorneys cross-examine forensic experts about contaminated evidence and the absence of proof linking Steven to the crime.
Dec. 18, 2015, midnight
8.0
S1E7 - Framing Defense
As the murder trial continues, Steven's attorneys present their case that law enforcement officials planted evidence to frame him.
Dec. 18, 2015, midnight
6.0
S1E8 - The Great Burden
After two long days of closing arguments, the jury deliberates. Steven's fate hinges on whether the jury believes police misconduct may have occurred.
Dec. 18, 2015, midnight
8.0
S1E9 - Lack of Humility
Steven's trial is over, but a new one is just beginning. Will the jury find the suspect's confession or his conflicting statements more believable?
Dec. 18, 2015, midnight
S1E10 - Fighting for their Lives
In the years after Steven and Brendan's very public trials, the various members of the Avery family struggle to mend their broken lives.
Dec. 18, 2015, midnight
Network: Netflix
Episode Runtime: 62 min.
Season Runtime: 1251 min.
Released: Dec. 18, 2015
Last Air Date: Oct. 19, 2018, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-14
Common sense age: 14+
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