Murdaugh: Death in the Family

A slow, heavy true-crime drama that watches a powerful family unravel under scrutiny, with a cold, uneasy atmosphere.

Created by

Erin Lee Carr, Michael D. Fuller

Genres

Drama, Crime

Starring

Patricia Arquette, Jason Clarke, J. Smith-Cameron

Overview

Maggie and Alex enjoy a lavish life of privilege as members of one of South Carolina's most powerful legal dynasties. But when their son Paul is involved in a deadly boat crash, the family is faced with a test unlike any they've ever encountered. As details come to light and new challenges emerge, the family's connections to several mysterious deaths raise questions which threaten everything Maggie and Alex hold dear.

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and cynical. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Corruption, family, power, crime

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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