The Case Against Adnan Syed

The Case Against Adnan Syed

A new chapter in the crime story that captivated the nation.

Ended First aired 10/Mar/2019 United States English 1 season(s) 4 episode(s)
DocumentaryCrime
Explore the 1999 disappearance and murder of 18-year-old Baltimore County high school student Hae Min Lee, and the subsequent conviction of her ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed, a case brought to global attention by the hugely popular Serial podcast.
Watch Trailer View Episodes
Login to Track
Improve / Add
Edit Show Details Add New Season Add Show Cast Add Show Crew

Episode Time in Your Timezone

See when new episodes air in your local time.

Air Time

Source: America/New_York · Your timezone: America/New_York

When does the episode air near you?

The episode airs in your local time New York - United States at:

9:00 PM on Sunday
Notice: This scheduled time is based on: /9:00 PM/America/New_York/Sunday.

Show Insights

See how viewers feel about this show before you start watching.

TimeScore 33% Skip It
Binge Meter 48% Slow Burn
Episode Pulse Quiet 40% activity score
Drop Rate 0% Very Low

Scores are based on audience votes, watchlist activity, episode progress, and viewer behavior on EpisodeTime.

Seasons & Episodes

Browse episodes by season.

Season 1 · Season 1
4 episode(s) · Air date: 09/Mar/2019
Improve Season
Edit Season Details Add New Episode Add Season Cast Add Season Crew
Season Overview

--

S1E4
Time Is the Killer
Air date: 31/Mar/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 61 min
Summary

Despite being granted a new trial, Adnan Syed and his attorneys contend with the State's repeated appeals. Private investigators grapple with outstanding questions as they re-analyze the forensic evidence surrounding Hae Min Lee's death and Syed faces a major decision as his 20th year in prison approaches. Series finale.

Summary

Despite being granted a new trial, Adnan Syed and his attorneys contend with the State's repeated appeals. Private investigators grapple with outstanding questions as they re-analyze the forensic evidence surrounding Hae Min Lee's death and Syed faces a major decision as his 20th year in prison approaches. Series finale.

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open
S1E3
Justice Is Arbitrary
Air date: 24/Mar/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 71 min
Summary

As Adnan Syed's 2016 appeal draws to a close, his family and attorneys brace for a ruling that could result in a new trial and hope for an acquittal 20 years after Hae Lee's murder, while the State continues to defend its original case and conviction.

Summary

As Adnan Syed's 2016 appeal draws to a close, his family and attorneys brace for a ruling that could result in a new trial and hope for an acquittal 20 years after Hae Lee's murder, while the State continues to defend its original case and conviction.

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open
S1E2
In Between the Truth
Air date: 17/Mar/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 67 min
Summary

As Syed's appeal for a new trial gets underway, supporters look back at the 1999 confession of his friend, Jay Wilds, who claimed he helped Syed bury Lee's body. With questions remaining regarding the police's timeline of events, acquaintance Asia McClain becomes a key figure in providing a possible alibi for him.

Summary

As Syed's appeal for a new trial gets underway, supporters look back at the 1999 confession of his friend, Jay Wilds, who claimed he helped Syed bury Lee's body. With questions remaining regarding the police's timeline of events, acquaintance Asia McClain becomes a key figure in providing a possible alibi for him.

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open
S1E1
Forbidden Love
Air date: 10/Mar/2019 · Time: 21:00 · Runtime: 71 min
Summary

Family and friends of Adnan Syed, who is currently serving a life sentence for the murder of his ex-girlfriend 18-year-old Hae Min Lee, recall the events that led to Syed's arrest. After the podcast "Serial" resurrects the cold case, Syed's family prepares for his appeal in February 2016, and hope for a chance to discover the truth after nearly 20 years.

Summary

Family and friends of Adnan Syed, who is currently serving a life sentence for the murder of his ex-girlfriend 18-year-old Hae Min Lee, recall the events that led to Syed's arrest. After the podcast "Serial" resurrects the cold case, Syed's family prepares for his appeal in February 2016, and hope for a chance to discover the truth after nearly 20 years.

✎ Edit
Contribute
Edit Episode Details Add Guest Cast Add Episode Crew
Open

Cast

Main cast members.

Add Cast
No Photo
Rabia Chaudry
Self - Attorney, Syed Family Friend
No Photo
Adnan Syed
Self (voice)
No Photo
Hae Min Lee
Self (archive footage)

Crew

Creators, directors, writers, and production crew.

Add Crew
Thorsten Thielow
Thorsten Thielow
Director of Photography
Amy J. Berg
Amy J. Berg
Director, Executive Producer, Writer
No Photo
Alex Keipper
Editor
No Photo
Andrew Stearn
Executive Producer
Eric Fellner
Eric Fellner
Executive Producer
No Photo
Henrietta Conrad
Executive Producer
Jemima Khan
Jemima Khan
Executive Producer
Lisa Heller
Lisa Heller
Executive Producer
Nancy Abraham
Nancy Abraham
Executive Producer
No Photo
Rabia Chaudry
Executive Producer
Sara Bernstein
Sara Bernstein
Executive Producer
Tim Bevan
Tim Bevan
Executive Producer

Similar TV Shows

Community picks and smart matches based on genre, network, country, and language.

Smart picks
Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York Matched by details Savior Complex Savior Complex Matched by details Mind Over Murder Mind Over Murder Matched by details The Invisible Pilot The Invisible Pilot Matched by details The Mortician The Mortician Matched by details The Murders at Starved Rock The Murders at Starved Rock Matched by details The Yogurt Shop Murders The Yogurt Shop Murders Matched by details The Crime of the Century The Crime of the Century Matched by details Murder in Glitterball City Murder in Glitterball City Matched by details Atlanta's Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children Atlanta's Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children Matched by details Murder on Middle Beach Murder on Middle Beach Matched by details Who Killed Garrett Phillips? Who Killed Garrett Phillips? Matched by details

Suggest a Similar Show

Login to suggest similar TV shows.

User Reviews & Ratings

Audience score, review cards, votes, comments, and watch activity.

+ Review
★ 0.0 0 review(s)
No ratings yet.
Watch Activity
Watching0
Completed0
Dropped0
Not Interested0
Watched Episode0
Season Rating Chart

Season Rating Chart

Average rating from all episode ratings in each season.

No episode ratings yet. Rate episodes below to build this chart.
Top Rated Episodes

Top Rated Episodes

Episodes ranked by audience rating.

No top episodes yet.
No reviews yet. Be the first to rate this show.
My Rating

My Rating

What did you think of The Case Against Adnan Syed?

Login to Review