Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal
Seen it?2023 | 2 seasons | Documentary, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (82% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a short run with a modest audience and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and the curious.
- The mood
- Gritty, eye-opening.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
Shocking tragedies shatter a tight-knit South Carolina community and expose the horrifying secrets of its most powerful family.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
82% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a small audience so far; spent 6 weeks in Netflix's global Top 10; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 98K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 2 is the high point.
Season 12023 · 3 episodes · 8.3 out of 10Friday- Season 22023 · 3 episodes · 8.6 out of 10Friday
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