Making a Murderer

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Season 1
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 18, 2015
Season #: 2, 1
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  1. anhelus
    Jan 13, 2016
    10
    I always thought, as an Italian citizen, we had some of the worst and most corrupted justice systems in the whole world. Well, after seeing Making a Murderer, I must admit the U.S. justice system is worse than ours. Intentionally neglecting so many evidences is typical of dictatorships, and is not well suited with the (self-given) definition of "leaders of the free world".
  2. OscarTheGrouch
    Jan 1, 2016
    10
    I don't normally give a 10 score to anything I've seen, however I could not agree more with another review that this should be required viewing for any person really.

    As you watch this documentary you will be amazed how at first an innocent man is kept in jail for countless years for a crime he did not commit. In which the law enforcers, either by incompetence or downright corruption,    I don't normally give a 10 score to anything I've seen, however I could not agree more with another review that this should be required viewing for any person really.

    As you watch this documentary you will be amazed how at first an innocent man is kept in jail for countless years for a crime he did not commit. In which the law enforcers, either by incompetence or downright corruption, keep this man in jail despite having credible signs he was not the culprit. Only to have your jaw fall off when after he has been cleared for the initial crime, the same people who covered up his innocence are the ones in charge of the investigation of the murder.

    Despite there being a huge conflict of interest, which even they themselves admit to when they publically dismiss themselves from the case, they not only remain on the case after they said they would not participate: they are also coincidently the ones who find the "proof" that the protaganist was guilty. The exact same people who were in danger of being found guilty of keeping said (innocent) man in jail in a previous case. The exact same people.

    This documentary is a very depressing look at the failure of the Wisconsin justice system; a failure to correct any neglicence/corruption in the system due to colleagues protecting their peers from seeing any consequence for their wrongdoings. And really a failure of humanity that a seemingly innocent man can not only be locked up once for a crime he did not commit, but twice in his life.    … Expand
  3. phj1986
    Jan 17, 2016
    10
    Great documentary. I hope Brendan gets out and fulfils his dreams of having a family. My heart reaches out to him. I do not believe Steven was involved and certainly do not believe he had a fair trial. im looking at this Colborn and Lenk for answers. I am sure they have reason to want Avery in prison (as he was suing them for millions) and I am sure they know more than they want us toGreat documentary. I hope Brendan gets out and fulfils his dreams of having a family. My heart reaches out to him. I do not believe Steven was involved and certainly do not believe he had a fair trial. im looking at this Colborn and Lenk for answers. I am sure they have reason to want Avery in prison (as he was suing them for millions) and I am sure they know more than they want us to know. I hope these corrupt police officers are put in the spotlight (and ultimately destroyed) just like Ken Kratz was.… Expand
  4. cassioguiot
    Dec 21, 2015
    10
    I'm absolutely scared. The justice don't failed? Really? I think not. Great documentary and impressive production. On target! Really really good Netflix!
  5. foxgrove
    Feb 13, 2016
    8
    Like one reviewer has already stated this is a true horror film. Observing the activities and lack of compassion of a corrupt and complacent police force is anger inducing and terrifying. This is a series that I am pretty much forcing myself to watch out of duty more than anything else. As entertainment it is compelling, but an an extremely difficult watch.
  6. avan1976
    Feb 10, 2016
    10
    The most captivating show I have watched in a long time. Completely addicted. My heart was pounding during some of the court scene, where those involved had everything on the line. The show is totally enthralling as a whodunit, but also reveals the severe failings of the criminal justice system in the US, where police (rather than courts) act as judge and jury. The show reminds us of theThe most captivating show I have watched in a long time. Completely addicted. My heart was pounding during some of the court scene, where those involved had everything on the line. The show is totally enthralling as a whodunit, but also reveals the severe failings of the criminal justice system in the US, where police (rather than courts) act as judge and jury. The show reminds us of the immense power the state has over the individual (even in the country like the US which proudly exclaims the rights of the individual). If you are young, dumb (let alone Black) and the cops decide you did something that you didn't, your chances of getting justice seem slim.
    This show reminds me of The Jinx, which I also loved. Watching these two show together highlights the opposite scenario; how those with deep pockets and a keen mind can twist the system with impunity.
    If I was going to compare the shows, I would say Making a Murderer is more gripping throughout , but The Jinx has the better climax.    … Expand
  7. Evic21
    Jan 8, 2016
    8
    This show is highly engrossing because there is so much evidence that contradicts itself in general. If the police did frame him, this was a highly elaborate plan that needed a lot of thought and people to pull it off. It can be overwhelming at times and is not necessarily "binge worthy" to me, but with some breaks in between episodes, it can make you think for yourself about what youThis show is highly engrossing because there is so much evidence that contradicts itself in general. If the police did frame him, this was a highly elaborate plan that needed a lot of thought and people to pull it off. It can be overwhelming at times and is not necessarily "binge worthy" to me, but with some breaks in between episodes, it can make you think for yourself about what you think really went down, and then once again, you find yourself stumped and questioning what you actually believe.… Expand
  8. MEFzelder
    May 22, 2016
    9
    "Making a Murderer" es un ejemplo del fuerte calibre que tiene el periodismo de investigación, éste documental nos presenta a Steven Avery, una víctima del sistema judicial que tuvo que vivir más tiempo en prisión que en libertad por la negligencia policial.
    La producción de Netflix centra el material en el juicio que tiene que atravesar la familia Avery para probar la libertad de su hijo    "Making a Murderer" es un ejemplo del fuerte calibre que tiene el periodismo de investigación, éste documental nos presenta a Steven Avery, una víctima del sistema judicial que tuvo que vivir más tiempo en prisión que en libertad por la negligencia policial.
    La producción de Netflix centra el material en el juicio que tiene que atravesar la familia Avery para probar la libertad de su hijo por segunda vez, porque tras un largo periodo en prisión la ciencia le permitió una segunda oportunidad a Steven.
    A lo largo de los episodios uno puede ver cómo el nuevo caso que vincula a Steven ha sufrido de muchas irregularidades y los medios han tomado una postura que no beneficia a su defensa, y todo suma para que al final uno espere a ver cómo lo defienden sus abogados.
    En general es un documental muy detallado, que puede generar una nueva postura sobre lo que pudo pasar y como la justicia aún del primer mundo está corrupta.    … Expand
  9. tazkhan
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Making a Murderer is a harrowing, disturbing and shocking piece of essential filmmaking. It rightly challenges all of us to ask questions of the law and the systems that underpin whilst warning us that we can never take our freedom for granted. In season 2, lawyers for both Brendan and Steve reflect the very best traits of humanity whilst their brilliant legal team's fight for truth and justice against a corrupted system that refuses to support the truth. In the journey of season 2, a few judges offer us a glimmer of hope which is welcomed as we ultimately have to ask ourselves what the point of a Supreme Court is if it refuses to protect the most vulnerable from the most corrupt. The brilliant work done by Kathleen and her Team uncovers the likely killer whose new interview by Manitowoc Sheriffs Dept shows that even all of these years later that counties public services are corrupt to the core. Sadly the corruption cannot be challenged because those who perpetrate it hide behind the grief faced by Terresa Holbocks family. At the sametime, Steve sister tragically refuses to recognise that she will have to make some tough choices about who it is she wants to believe in future. As it stands she is praying for one son to come out of prison not accepting that the other one put him there. The story exposes the best and worst of humanity and the story will continue to have lessons for us all for many years to come. One can only hope that they are both freed and that the real killer and those responsible for corruption that hid the killer away do ultimately face justice. Certainly, the series sends the guilty a warning that the truth is known and that they are increasingly exposed.… Expand
  10. tvguyla
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    Part 2 is incredibly eye-opening. I went into it thinking I'd be bored based on some reviews I saw - I have no idea what they were talking about. Aside from the fact that situations like this shouldn't be expected to be pure entertainment, Part 2 is an important glimpse into our justice system.

    I have followed Kathleen Zellner for many years and was excited to see her in action. She    Part 2 is incredibly eye-opening. I went into it thinking I'd be bored based on some reviews I saw - I have no idea what they were talking about. Aside from the fact that situations like this shouldn't be expected to be pure entertainment, Part 2 is an important glimpse into our justice system.

    I have followed Kathleen Zellner for many years and was excited to see her in action. She does not disappoint and the evidence she uncovers is infuriating. You'll find yourself in a constant state of controlled rage - which also happens to be the most badass line from Zellner throughout the series.

    There is no lack of sadness seeing what these 2 men are being put through, and the lack of closure for Teresa is heartbreaking, but Zellner's unwavering dedication to the case is the glimmer of hope that'll keep you glued to the screen.

    My only question is - will there be a Part 3? I hope so!    … Expand
  11. Shelleydub
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    Ashamed of the state of Wisconsin and their lack of integrity to the truth. Very eye opening.
  12. Troublewalking
    Dec 22, 2015
    10
    This is a great crime documentary. After watching this, I can't see how this man and his nephew weren't giving a mistrial. The crime itself has to be one of the most improbable and least motivated crimes in the history of modern justice. Avery was released for a false rape conviction after 18 years in prison. The state of Wisconsin was ready to pay him restitution, and made a law with hisThis is a great crime documentary. After watching this, I can't see how this man and his nephew weren't giving a mistrial. The crime itself has to be one of the most improbable and least motivated crimes in the history of modern justice. Avery was released for a false rape conviction after 18 years in prison. The state of Wisconsin was ready to pay him restitution, and made a law with his name. And yet for no apparent reason he kills a woman who would of left the most obvious trail to him and inexplicably has the time/opportunity and means to cover up the evidence but fails to crush the car in his junk yards crusher. Which is within walking distance of where the car is found. But also some how insidiously raped, slit the throat of the woman, without somehow leaving a blood trail from his bedroom to his garage to the place he supposedly burned the body. Which was moronically within site of his house. Yet somehow the extra police force that had unprecedented access to the property found no DNA, blood, or ballistic evidence to support the case. Until a police officer who was facing a civil case against him for wrongly putting the accused in jail the first time, is somehow allowed on the crime scene. This same man also had access to previous trial DNA which was illegally opened and could have allowed him to plant DNA evidence. And then this extremely biased man who has more motive to nail the accused somehow is the only person who stumbles across keys and a bullet that make this case. All after many other officers missed the evidence after many days. Then in an even more bizarre twist, the ex boyfriend of the dead girl, who was never even questioned for an alibi. Who was estranged, and his girlfriend was living with another man and had motive and opportunity to kill her wasn't even considered. Then this same ex leads a search group, that miraculously is allowed access to and on an active crime scene. And without knowing the territory finds the deceased's car on a 40 acre lot with 1,000's of cars that all of the police some how missed, in less than 15 minutes. Then throw in the nephew making an obviously forced and inaccurate confession, and then both men going to jail for life. And you have possibly one of the most biased cases in the history of modern justice. As the police department, county courts and the local population were facing bankruptcy of their county if they would of had to paid the accused for his wrongful previous conviction. Yet inexplicably this police force, county court system and tainted jury were given unrestricted access to try a man they had plenty of reason to make sure got put away. And they were given this task after they had already dropped the ball horrible in the first case. And possibly with extreme prejudice let the man sit in jail when other police forces thought another man committed the crime. Yet somehow this badly motivated and obviously flawed county was expected to give a fair trial? Shocking.… Expand
  13. Olira
    Dec 22, 2015
    9
    Serial meets The Jinx. So gripping, so depressing, so hard to watch because you can't believe how bad and unfair things can really be but you also stop and question yourself for siding with the protagonist because maybe, just maybe you're wrong, he's guilty.... A MUST watch!
  14. obviouslydone
    Jan 16, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am right now totally done with the American Justice System. What is about the central idea 'innocent until proven guilty'? Well, in this documentation you need to ask yourself, how far can you trust of the sense of justice? I do not want expand it. You can see the series' potential. BUT there is just one of thousand questions I do not want to leave open - it is kind of 'less important' - HOW CAN BRENDAN DASSEY BE PROVEN GUILTY IN MUTILATION AND STEVEN AVERY NOT, IF BRENDAN IS THE KEY WITNESS IN STEVEN AVERYS TRIAL?

    God bless they, S.A. and B.D. - I think they are innocent.

    You need to watch!    … Expand
  15. Prosmooth
    Dec 22, 2015
    10
    Should be required viewing for every American. A documentary about an injustice in Wisconsin. Imagine the West Memphis, Arkansas case and then multiply the corruption in that by about a 1000 percent. This is a documentary--but I think it's also one of the greatest horror films ever made.
  16. Mitchla
    Dec 25, 2015
    10
    The filmmakers are granted rare, intimate footage into the inner workings of a murder "investigation" trial and the result is absolutely riveting television -- I couldn't stop watching. This important document is an incredible indictment of the criminal justice system -- it must be seen by everyone.
  17. Knighthawk81
    Dec 21, 2015
    8
    Real crime tales are all the rage right now, and "Making A Murderer" is Netflix attempt to jump into those crowded waters. The first two episodes I watched were riveting and do a good job of introducing the world, the people involved, and the crux of the narrative drama. It's a show that's about a miscarriage of justice -- or so it seems at the outset -- and one that draws you in and makesReal crime tales are all the rage right now, and "Making A Murderer" is Netflix attempt to jump into those crowded waters. The first two episodes I watched were riveting and do a good job of introducing the world, the people involved, and the crux of the narrative drama. It's a show that's about a miscarriage of justice -- or so it seems at the outset -- and one that draws you in and makes you want to see how it turns out.… Expand
  18. Samsonyte
    Jan 9, 2016
    10
    if you want to see true evil that exists in this world then look no further, this will pull at your heart strings in the deepest of manners, it will upset you it will make you want to smash your tv. the true power of propaganda, manipulation and corruption are here to see in the most transparent of forms. it gave me a true sense what the system can do to a family if it is not seen in theif you want to see true evil that exists in this world then look no further, this will pull at your heart strings in the deepest of manners, it will upset you it will make you want to smash your tv. the true power of propaganda, manipulation and corruption are here to see in the most transparent of forms. it gave me a true sense what the system can do to a family if it is not seen in the right light, what people with power are capable of, if they striving forward with ignorance, fear and prejudice. when the truth of it all or lack of it seeps into your skin, you might realize that things need to change but whats first is needed is a change of perspective and if you need that then you need to watch this.… Expand
  19. shoulderoforion
    Jan 10, 2016
    9
    If you watch this and aren't disgusted by the entire State of Wisconsin criminal justice system & State government entire, I don't know what's wrong with you. Obviously the filmmakers had a story to tell & they told it so well it would make the most disinterested livid. I'd like to see what happens when these cases are reopened, I hope this film does the trick. Good weekend bingeIf you watch this and aren't disgusted by the entire State of Wisconsin criminal justice system & State government entire, I don't know what's wrong with you. Obviously the filmmakers had a story to tell & they told it so well it would make the most disinterested livid. I'd like to see what happens when these cases are reopened, I hope this film does the trick. Good weekend binge watching material.… Expand
  20. CarribeanDean
    Jan 1, 2016
    10
    WOW. I love a good forensic documentary, but when it started I couldn't imagine 1 case being 10 hours of watching. It was the fastest 10 hours ever. Excellent
  21. pdesaab07
    Jan 13, 2016
    9
    SImply watch it and make up your mind about it. Bravo to Moira Demos and Laura Ricciardi, this is a great documentary, very well edited. A story like this should have been out years ago !!
  22. RvwFromUpHere
    Jan 4, 2016
    10
    Who: The world's unluckiest man as himself
    What: The greatest Documentary since Thin Blue Line
    Where: A county in Wisconsin that has to be run by the cops from Super Troopers When (will I be addicted to this show): Around episode three you are so dumbfounded by these real life events that you will be unable to turn away Why: If you like watching terrible things happen to seemingly    Who: The world's unluckiest man as himself
    What: The greatest Documentary since Thin Blue Line
    Where: A county in Wisconsin that has to be run by the cops from Super Troopers
    When (will I be addicted to this show): Around episode three you are so dumbfounded by these real life events that you will be unable to turn away
    Why: If you like watching terrible things happen to seemingly innocent people, like Game of Thrones, this show is for you. Except in this show, the victims are real as opposed to Game of Thrones where they're pretend, but we still care about them more than real people    … Expand
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. Flibbertygibbet
    Oct 28, 2018
    0
    This is an emotionally manipulative "documentary" told from the point of view of the killer of an innocent young woman, who, like most guilty people in prison, says he's innocent. He's not. Be sure to look into the evidence before you make your mind up, and ask yourself why the people who made the documentary left out facts like his history of domestic violence, sexual deviance, andThis is an emotionally manipulative "documentary" told from the point of view of the killer of an innocent young woman, who, like most guilty people in prison, says he's innocent. He's not. Be sure to look into the evidence before you make your mind up, and ask yourself why the people who made the documentary left out facts like his history of domestic violence, sexual deviance, and sociopathic behavior.… Expand
  26. 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
  27. drazgon
    Aug 10, 2019
    8
    Es realmente impactante ver como funciona el sistema en los USA. Desde luego si ves esta serie como espectador no puedes pensar nada contrario a que este hombre sea inocente.
  28. mikepariscritic
    Mar 11, 2016
    10
    Definitely one of the most compelling legal documentary in years. I was in awe as I watched all 10 episodes in a single sitting. I certainly hope for further episodes if developments occur in this case.
  29. Jspotter89
    Jan 27, 2016
    9
    Making A Murderer is a true-crime documentary that is a lot of things. It is a documentary about one case, specifically that of the murder of Teresa Halbach in 2005. It is largely presented from the perspective of the defense, which is where many of its critics come from. They are absolutely correct when they call it "one-sided," however it clearly was not made to be a perfectly balancedMaking A Murderer is a true-crime documentary that is a lot of things. It is a documentary about one case, specifically that of the murder of Teresa Halbach in 2005. It is largely presented from the perspective of the defense, which is where many of its critics come from. They are absolutely correct when they call it "one-sided," however it clearly was not made to be a perfectly balanced view of the events. The access to the Avery family and Steven Avery's defense team is almost unprecedented, and there is no such access to the Halbach family or the law enforcement/prosecution team. Whether this was because said access was denied, or never requested, is not abundantly clear.

    In any case, the documentary focuses on Steven Avery, a poor and slow-witted Wisconsin man imprisoned for 18 years on a rape and attempted murder that he did not commit. When DNA evidence proved his innocence beyond doubt, he commenced a civil suit against the county for pressing the case against him despite evidence that pointed to someone else.

    The same month that his $36 million civil suit was deposing the officers in question, a young woman disappears after being on the Avery property. What happened that day is unclear, but in the events that followed, Steven Avery was arrested and charged with her murder. Her vehicle is found on his property with his blood in it. They car key shows up in his trailer. Her burned bones are found in a burn pit 50 feet from his garage. And worst of all, his borderline mentally retarded nephew confesses to helping him rape and murder the woman.

    But all is not as it appears to be. The vehicle was found on his property, but the property was an auto salvage lot with a car-crusher...why would he not have used that to dispose of the vehicle? His blood was found in the vehicle, but where did the blood come from? One of the officers deposed in his civil suit had knowledge of a vial of his blood in the county clerk's office and there was substantial evidence to show that vial was tampered with. The car key was found in his trailer with his DNA on it, but why was it found on the 7th search when it was supposedly in clear view? And why was it found only by two officers deposed in his civil suit a few weeks before? And why did it have none of Halbach's DNA on it if it was a key she used regularly? Her burned bones were found outside his garage, but was that where the body was originally disposed? There were three locations on the property where her bones were found, and no one could say for sure which one was the burn site. Why was not one person who knew Teresa ever considered a suspect, and why was no one else on the Avery property that day looked at despite some suspicious behaviors?

    And finally, his nephew, Brendan Dassey, at the time a 16-year old with no criminal record who by even the most generous descriptions was extremely slow, intellectually. His "confession," elicited by professional investigators without an attorney present, revealed that he and Avery raped and murdered her in his trailer and garage, yet not a single piece of physical evidence confirmed her presence in either location. (Brendan is currently serving a life sentence as well for this crime). Was Steven Avery brilliant enough to clean these two locations of blood evidence to a professional standard and then not bothered to even give her car a cursory wipe-down?

    At its heart, Making A Murderer is a cautionary tale. It is a warning that the American justice system is imperfect and frequently subject to the darker sides of human nature, despite the precautions in place to prevent that. Is the presumption of innocence possible in cases that are heavily publicized before they go to trial? Does law enforcement engage in duplicitous behavior in the search for a suspect on occasion? Do they have a false sense of certainty when it comes to who they "like" for committing a crime? Does this occasionally lead to "tunnel vision," or the failure to follow promising leads if they don't point to a favored suspect? And when and if law enforcers do stray into the illegal to secure a conviction of a desired suspect, is there anything resembling oversight in place to correct any wrongs done? And most importantly, does our jury system function the way it's supposed to? Do jurors really convict only when they have proof beyond a reasonable doubt, or do they convict when they feel that it might be more likely than not that a person has committed the crime?

    The Avery case is a perfect case to focus on to pose these questions to a broad audience. It seems clear that what took place on October 31, 2005 was not what the State attempted to (and did) prove. And so, guilty of the murder or not, Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey will likely sit in prison until they die despite all the unanswered questions.    … Expand
  30. silverado
    Feb 1, 2016
    10
    Making A Murderer is a meticulously crafted documentary series that provides deep insight into America's crazy juridical system as well as poor and uneducated lives being their victims.
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  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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