Series synopsis
The Jinx is an American documentary crime television series that premiered on HBO on February 8, 2015. It ended on May 26, 2024. It was created by Andrew Jarecki, Marc Smerling, Zachary Stuart-Pontier. It stars Robert Durst, Marc Smerling, Zachary Stuart-Pontier and Lynda Obst.
Robert Durst, scion of NY's billionaire real-estate family, has been accused of three murders but has evaded justice for over 30 years. Durst speaks in this true crime series, revealing secrets of a case that has baffled authorities.
Premise
Robert Durst, scion of NY's billionaire real-estate family, has been accused of three murders but has evaded justice for over 30 years. Durst speaks in this true crime series, revealing secrets of a case that has baffled authorities.
Premise: The confession was just the beginning.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Robert Durst as Self
- Marc Smerling as Self
- Zachary Stuart-Pontier as Self
- Lynda Obst as Self
- Jeanine Pirro as Self
- Charles Bagli as Self
- Cody Cazalas as Self
- Gilberte Najamy as Self
Supporting cast
- Ellen Strauss as Self
- Joe Becerra as Self
- Andrew Jarecki as Self
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | February 8, 2015 | March 15, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 6 | April 21, 2024 | May 26, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chapter 1: A Body in the Bay A dismembered body discovered in Texas in 2001 is possibly connected to Durst. In 2012, Durst contacts director Andrew Jarecki about an interview. |
February 8, 2015 |
| 2 |
Chapter 2: Poor Little Rich Boy Robert Durst discusses witnessing his mother's suicide when he was a child and his 1973 marriage to Kathleen McCormack, who disappeared in 1982. |
February 15, 2015 |
| 3 |
Chapter 3: The Gangster's Daughter Nearly 20 years after his wife disappeared, Robert Durst makes headlines again when his longtime confidante Susan Berman--a potential witness in the disappearance of Kathie Durst--is murdered in LA. |
February 22, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Why Are You Still Here? As new evidence is revealed, Robert Durst is arrested and charged with Susan Berman's murder. But who will support Bob in his time of need? |
April 21, 2024 |
| 2 |
Friendships Die Hard From jail, Bob makes frequent calls to people who've helped him in the past, including a longtime friend who is keeping his own secret. |
April 28, 2024 |
| 3 |
Saving My Tears Until It's Official At trial, prosecutors revisit the 1982 disappearance of Bob's first wife Kathie and make the case that Susan helped Bob cover up the crime. |
May 5, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 8, 2015 |
| Last aired | May 26, 2024 |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:00:00 |