The Jinx
Seen it?2015 | 2 seasons | Documentary, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (96% on Rotten Tomatoes). 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. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Gritty, eye-opening.
- The pace
- 2 seasons: a few weeks of evenings.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: expect violence.
Robert Durst, scion of NY's billionaire real-estate family, has been accused of three murders but has evaded justice for over 30 years. Durst speaks in this true crime series, revealing secrets of a case that has baffled authorities.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
8.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 2 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 246K 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; The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst is the high point.
- The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst2015 · 6 episodes · 7.6 out of 10Sunday
- Part Two2024 · 6 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Created by Andrew Jarecki, Marc Smerling, Zachary Stuart-Pontier
- Robert DurstSelf
- Andrew JareckiSelf