Making a Murderer

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 18, 2015
Season #: 2, 1
User Score
9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 315 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 290 out of 315
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 315
  3. Negative: 14 out of 315
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  1. gmonster320
    Jan 3, 2016
    6
    Making A Murderer" is for sure a thought provoking examination of the criminal justice system. How many other innocent people are in jail for crimes they didnt commit? It's pretty scary stuff.

    My issue with the show involves it's structure and the opinions presented. Full disclosure here. I previously knew about the case (and my view may be skewed). I also only watched four of the ten    Making A Murderer" is for sure a thought provoking examination of the criminal justice system. How many other innocent people are in jail for crimes they didnt commit? It's pretty scary stuff.

    My issue with the show involves it's structure and the opinions presented. Full disclosure here. I previously knew about the case (and my view may be skewed). I also only watched four of the ten total episodes. To be honest, I was kinda bored. The script needs to be tightened. Many of the facts are covered numerous times. Lots of courtroom footage is used.

    Even though "MoaM" is presented as a documentary, the filmmakers (Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos) obviously believe Avery is innocent. I would have liked a more balanced presentation of the material.

    They also lose sight of the fact that there is more than one victim in this story. Yes, the false imprisonment of Avery for the first crime is inexcusable but what does the evidence point to in the second crime? ...And no, we dont want to hear any crazy convoluted conspiracy theories. Just the facts please. Three quick points:

    1. DNA- In these post CSI/NCIS days, Americans seem to think DNA can be used to solve EVERY crime. That is simply not true.
    2. Motive- A common argument for Avery's innocence is that there was no motive. Many crimes are those of opportunity. There is no pre-planned motive. They see a weak/isolated victim and go for it.
    3. Stupid Criminals- Surely Avery would not be stupid enough to leave all that evidence at his house. It happens all the time people. Criminals aren't exactly known for being smart. If they were, they wouldnt have committed the crimes in the first place.    … Expand
  2. Saint_Satan
    Jan 5, 2016
    6
    A one-sided documentary for the brain dead masses that leaves out near all evidence against Avery. The documentary leaves out literally everything about his relationship with Teresa, the women he murdered. This documentary was specifically made to make him look innocent, which he isn't if you had a brain and watched the news or followed the trial. Let's see what they left out shall we?A one-sided documentary for the brain dead masses that leaves out near all evidence against Avery. The documentary leaves out literally everything about his relationship with Teresa, the women he murdered. This documentary was specifically made to make him look innocent, which he isn't if you had a brain and watched the news or followed the trial. Let's see what they left out shall we?

    He bought handcuffs, leg shackles, and chains like Brendan described.
    He called Auto Trader and requested Teresa.
    He called her from a blocked number several times that day.
    Teresa complained to her boss that Avery was a creep that answered the door half naked.

    Let's not forget he doused a cat in oil and threw it in a bonfire, much like the fire used to burn Teresa. He masturbated in public. He pulled a gun on a female. He ran a family member off the road. Avery is a total creep and a murderer.    … Expand
  3. alexislee
    Feb 6, 2016
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I first began to watch this documentary series because all my friends were talking about it and I needed to see what the buzz was all about. Although I did enjoy the first couple of episodes due the interesting and unique nature of situation unfolding, I did feel that ten episodes was a little much and by the end I was utterly bored by the series. Along with that I feel that the series is extremely biased towards one side of the case and only presents the information they want seen. But overall it is an interesting situation to learn about and debate with your friends.… Expand

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84

Universal acclaim - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. Uncle Barky
    Reviewed by: Ed Bark
    Jan 4, 2016
    91
    Do expect an absorbing tale of justice rendered but not necessarily justice served. Its star players have no formal acting training. But for better or worse, they all look born to play their real-life roles in another true crime drama that knocks fiction for a loop.
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  2. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Robert Rorke
    Jan 4, 2016
    75
    The twists and turns on Making a Murderer are so crazy and real that the series stands on its own.
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  3. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Dec 29, 2015
    70
    Overlong compared to the compact, well-edited six hours of "The Jinx," "Making a Murderer" could use a lot of tightening. ... And yet it's a fascinating story.
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