Series synopsis
John Lennon: Murder Without a Trial is a British documentary crime television series that premiered on Apple TV on December 6, 2023. It ended on December 6, 2023. It stars John Lennon and Kiefer Sutherland.
For the first time, key figures from John Lennon's life and death—including friends, doctors, and investigators—share personal memories and reveal what happened on the night of his killing.
Premise
For the first time, key figures from John Lennon's life and death—including friends, doctors, and investigators—share personal memories and reveal what happened on the night of his killing.
Premise: The untold truth behind the tragedy.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- John Lennon as Self (archive footage)
- Kiefer Sutherland as Self - Narrator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | December 6, 2023 | December 6, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Last Day On December 8, 1980, tragedy unfolds at New York City's Dakota building—and an icon's close friends try to make sense of the senseless crime. |
December 6, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Investigation As the media descends upon the Upper West Side, detectives and doctors dissect the mind of Mark David Chapman and share their findings. |
December 6, 2023 |
| 3 |
The Trial In never-before-heard recordings, Chapman's legal team coach their client and prepare to defend the most hated man in America. |
December 6, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Apple TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 6, 2023 |
| Last aired | December 6, 2023 |
| Status | ended |