Series synopsis
The Case Against Adnan Syed is an American documentary crime television series that premiered on HBO on March 10, 2019. It ended on March 31, 2019. It stars Rabia Chaudry, Adnan Syed and Hae Min Lee.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: A new chapter in the crime story that captivated the nation.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Rabia Chaudry as Self - Attorney, Syed Family Friend
- Adnan Syed as Self (voice)
- Hae Min Lee as Self (archive footage)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 4 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 4 | March 9, 2019 | March 31, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Forbidden Love 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. |
March 10, 2019 |
| 2 |
In Between the Truth 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. |
March 17, 2019 |
| 3 |
Justice Is Arbitrary 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. |
March 24, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 10, 2019 |
| Last aired | March 31, 2019 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |