Series synopsis
Making Manson is an American documentary television series that premiered on Peacock on November 19, 2024. It ended on November 19, 2024. It stars John Michael Jones, Charles Manson, Dianne Lake and Catherine Share.
Through 20 years' worth of never-before-aired conversations, those closest to the case have their views challenged as Manson talks openly about his part in the infamous crimes, as well as his upbringing, criminal youth and his true feelings about "The Family."
Premise
Through 20 years' worth of never-before-aired conversations, those closest to the case have their views challenged as Manson talks openly about his part in the infamous crimes, as well as his upbringing, criminal youth and his true feelings about "The Family."
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- John Michael Jones as Self
- Charles Manson as Self (archive footage)
- Dianne Lake as Self
- Catherine Share as Self
- Phil Kaufman as Self
- Linda Deutch as Self
- Stephen Kay as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | November 19, 2024 | November 19, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Young Manson Decades of unheard conversations reveal details of the origins of Charles Manson and "The Family." |
November 19, 2024 |
| 2 |
The Summer of '69 The conversations divulge what led to the crimes as Manson gives his version of the motive. |
November 19, 2024 |
| 3 |
The Manson Mask Manson maintains his innocence in the murders and talks about the trial that changed the '60s. |
November 19, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Peacock |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 19, 2024 |
| Last aired | November 19, 2024 |
| Status | ended |