Series synopsis
Making a Murderer is an American documentary crime television series that premiered on Netflix on December 18, 2015. It ended on October 19, 2018. It was created by Moira Demos, Laura Ricciardi. It stars Steven Avery and Kathleen Zellner.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Steven Avery as Self
- Kathleen Zellner as Self
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | December 18, 2015 | December 18, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 10 | October 19, 2018 | October 19, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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. |
December 18, 2015 |
| 2 |
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. |
December 18, 2015 |
| 3 |
Plight of the Accused Steven is back in jail, charged with murder, but there are troubling questions about how he was arrested and why. |
December 18, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Number 18 Powerhouse lawyer Kathleen Zellner offers to take Steven's case. Brendan's postconviction lawyers fight in federal court to try to get him released. |
October 19, 2018 |
| 2 |
Words and Words Only Brendan's lawyers work to prove his conviction was based on a coerced confession. Kathleen tests Steven in new ways and visits the alleged crime scene. |
October 19, 2018 |
| 3 |
A Legal Miracle Kathleen's forensic experts review the evidence found in Steven's burn pit. A 1996 statute limits Brendan’s chances of success in federal court. |
October 19, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 18, 2015 |
| Last aired | October 19, 2018 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | ended |