Making a Murderer

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Season 2
  • Network: Netflix
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 18, 2015
Season #: 2, 1
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8.9

Universal acclaim- based on 175 Ratings

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  1. joebotz
    Oct 22, 2018
    10
    A great continuation of the story. glued to every episode and watching how the justice system works and doesn't work,
  2. Ortellios
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    Very interesting. Every human with common sense would give the Avery's a re-trail. Ow and Kratz is an A-Hole
  3. MuraliIKD
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    I followed the Steven Avery case for several months after watching the shocking injustice covered in season1. Then life took over and I lost track of it. Until the Season 2 showed up in my Netflix feed. I wasn't sure if I wanted to see it because I was pretty sure what was the fate of both the defendants, and I couldn't be sure what this season could really show.

    Boy, was I wrong. And    I followed the Steven Avery case for several months after watching the shocking injustice covered in season1. Then life took over and I lost track of it. Until the Season 2 showed up in my Netflix feed. I wasn't sure if I wanted to see it because I was pretty sure what was the fate of both the defendants, and I couldn't be sure what this season could really show.

    Boy, was I wrong. And oh boy, aren't we wrong big time when we make assumptions about the jobs of highly rated professionals. This season was all about how the "post conviction" law works and demonstrated exceptionally by the meticulous and breathtaking competency of his new lawyer Kathleen Zellner.

    I just spent the weekend binge-watching all 10 episodes and I must say this season exceeds the first season in how compelling, taut, and brilliant it is in the discovery of evidence, process of "post conviction" law and appeals, and the dramatic intertwined stories of Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey.

    Don't miss it!
    (Watch it now - the whole 10 episodes - before you read a spoiler here or in the news!)    … Expand
  4. Gordonnr
    Oct 21, 2018
    9
    Bring on season 3. Amazing to see how far the state will go to cover up injustice.
  5. CMcMillan
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    It is heartbreaking what happened to Teresa. My heart goes out to her family. This story however is tragic for Steven & Brendan as well as their family. It is an extreme injustice that has been done in framing these two & them being sentenced in a case that had so many red flags against the police & prosecution. I hope Zellner not only gets the case heard but that all those guilty ofIt is heartbreaking what happened to Teresa. My heart goes out to her family. This story however is tragic for Steven & Brendan as well as their family. It is an extreme injustice that has been done in framing these two & them being sentenced in a case that had so many red flags against the police & prosecution. I hope Zellner not only gets the case heard but that all those guilty of lying get nailed to the wall & the real killer gets caught. Teresa, her family, as well as Steven, Brendan and theirs all deserve to have peace after all of this. The negative Nancy's like Ken Kratz are just worried the truth is about to be out!!… Expand
  6. GoodVibes007
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MAM2 blows apart the prosecution case. Ken Kratz, state prosecutor not only withheld evidence but buried very significant evidence. If he had shared the contents of Bobby Dassey’s hard drive during the trial, I believe no jury (unless planted by the state) would convict Avery.… Expand
  7. TracyKeogh
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    Heartbreaking portrayal that highlights how America hates it poor, its vulnerable and seeks convictions over the truth. As with Making a Murderer this insight, clearly showed the lengths the Wisconsin DOJ went to, to keep an innocent young man incarcerated. A must watch for anyone ready to champion criminal justice reform
  8. jstar
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    Show us really good and if you have extra time, you can find online many resources about the case. You might sleep only 4-6 hours the upcoming weeks but it is totally worth it! Still shocked about the case, I wish everything would be online, all raw uncut copies.
  9. LouieV103
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    I remember being deeply affected by the events in the first season, especially because of its real life implications and astounding injustice. I hope the truth comes out rather sooner than later.
  10. 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
  11. FFinklestein
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    A must watch documentary. Part 2 presents Kathleen Zellner armed with irrefutable science that completely unhinges every thing you know from season one. No rock is left unturned with Zellner as she is determined to free Steven Avery. Kathleen brilliantly shines light, and exposes the disgusting behaviour of a deeply flawed, former prosecutor named Ken Kratz. Ken, the sad pitiful formerA must watch documentary. Part 2 presents Kathleen Zellner armed with irrefutable science that completely unhinges every thing you know from season one. No rock is left unturned with Zellner as she is determined to free Steven Avery. Kathleen brilliantly shines light, and exposes the disgusting behaviour of a deeply flawed, former prosecutor named Ken Kratz. Ken, the sad pitiful former prosecutor tries desperately to stay revelant though out season 2. Ken ends up being the fool and permanently marking his sweat stain on justice forever.… Expand
  12. NewEnglandToys
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    Kathleen Zellner alone is reason to watch Season 2. No matter where you stand feeling about Season 1 or the Avery Case. She’s truly a wonder to watch.
  13. TP3LSU
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    If a member of my family was murdered, I would want the killer sent to jail for life, not just any one. If the Halbach family still believes that Steven Avery is the killer, than what does the public not know about? I read the court documents, not just watched this beautiful documentary, and learned very few new facts that I did not get from the second season. It is simply unreal howIf a member of my family was murdered, I would want the killer sent to jail for life, not just any one. If the Halbach family still believes that Steven Avery is the killer, than what does the public not know about? I read the court documents, not just watched this beautiful documentary, and learned very few new facts that I did not get from the second season. It is simply unreal how someone can be granted a chance at a new trial by one judge and then have another judge say no, only to have that judge be overruled by another, and so forth...

    Looking forward to the third season when we hopefully get to see Steven and Brendan reunited with their families and the real killer is found.    … Expand
  14. punkrockerramon
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    MaM2 is very intriguing and informative and very well done. It tastefully follows the Avery Dassey Post conviction process and Kathleen Zellner and Nirider and Drizin are absolute genius. Ken Kratz the prosecutor and his cronies are lying piece's of doo-doo. He withheld evidence from Avery's trial defense among other unethical childish disgusting behavior.This Documentary exposes the SICKMaM2 is very intriguing and informative and very well done. It tastefully follows the Avery Dassey Post conviction process and Kathleen Zellner and Nirider and Drizin are absolute genius. Ken Kratz the prosecutor and his cronies are lying piece's of doo-doo. He withheld evidence from Avery's trial defense among other unethical childish disgusting behavior.This Documentary exposes the SICK amount of corruption going on in WisconSIN. Justice is due for Theresa Halbach. Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey are 100% INNOCENT! I give the show a ten!… Expand
  15. Jodib33
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    I am absolutely blown away by this show! Both seasons have sent me through a whirlwind of emotions. I have never felt so much sadness as I do for the Avery, Dassey, and Halbach families, and I have never harbored so much disgust as I do for Ken Kratz, the Manitowac police force, and the US judicial system. Do yourself a favor and binge watch this NOW!
  16. ZenaCaldwell
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    This documentary unveils a total miscarriage of justice! It is appalling that Mr. Kratz concealed evidence from Mr. Avery’s defense team! How do these people sleep at night? It is also a disgrace that law enforcement took advantage of Brendan Dassey’s disabilities and put him behind bars! Now not one, but two victims of this corrupt system are suffering for a crime they did not commit!This documentary unveils a total miscarriage of justice! It is appalling that Mr. Kratz concealed evidence from Mr. Avery’s defense team! How do these people sleep at night? It is also a disgrace that law enforcement took advantage of Brendan Dassey’s disabilities and put him behind bars! Now not one, but two victims of this corrupt system are suffering for a crime they did not commit! Let’s also not forget that the real murderer for Teresa Halbach is still out living their life in the free world while the innocent pay the price! I’m sure her family would like to seek justice for her murderer which clearly is not Steve Avery or Brendan Dassey! I pray that Mr. and Mrs. Avery get to see their son released before they pass from this world. I pray the same for Brendan’s parents.… Expand
  17. poopazoopa
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    It is a shame what the State of Wisconsin has and is still is doing to these 2 men. Ken Kratz is a freaking joke!! He is just a slim ball and anybody can see the type of person he is just from his behavior and having to step down from his position. So there is NO doubt in my mind he did everything and anything possible to get Steven and Brandon convicted. The state is doing everythingIt is a shame what the State of Wisconsin has and is still is doing to these 2 men. Ken Kratz is a freaking joke!! He is just a slim ball and anybody can see the type of person he is just from his behavior and having to step down from his position. So there is NO doubt in my mind he did everything and anything possible to get Steven and Brandon convicted. The state is doing everything possible to keep these 2 in jail as they in no way want any more publicity that they convicted an innocent man not only once but twice so they will do whatever possible not to have egg on their face again.… Expand
  18. Vheissu
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The first season was a rollercoaster ride of, "did he do it, did he not do it" there was a lot of doubt and confusing accounts. I was half convinced of Steven's innocence after watching season one, after watching season two I am completely convinced a severe miscarriage has taken place and Brendan & Steven are both innocent.

    Season two is an entirely different perspective on the case. It largely centres around Kathleen Zellner who is attempting to get Steven Avery exonerated, as well as Brendan Dassey's legal team attempting to get his confession thrown out.

    Zellner is arguably the cornerstone of this season. I thought season one would be hard to top, but season two had me on the edge of my seat. Towards the end of this ten-part season, I was feeling shaken, helpless and angry for Brendan and Steven. The interview with the ex-Mantiowoc County coroner is what really shook me the most when she detailed how she was prevented from attending the crime scene and how no coroner was ever present.

    Kathleen Zellner needs her own TV series after she gets Steven released. She is full of energy, she is calculated and calm, we get to see her firing a gun in one episode and her relentless pursuit of the truth has you wanting more. Her persistence and lengths she is willing to go, speak volumes of just how sure she is of Steven's innocence. I have no doubt in my mind that she believes Avery is 100% innocent.

    The heartbreaking parts of season two are seeing how Steven's family has been affected. We see Avery's scrapping car parts for metal to make money and live. Their livelihood and business have been completely destroyed, seeing Steven's parents age and hit 80 make you feel worried that they'll pass away before Steven is released.

    This case is going to be taught in legal classes all over the world when it is over.    … Expand
  19. MikeMenkes
    Dec 17, 2018
    3
    When we all researched the case after the 1st season and saw how manipulative it was, and saw the news as to how inextricably convicted Avery and Dassey are, the show still dares stir the pot by spending so much time on a desperate lawyer desperately deconstructing the prosecution theory of the case rather than pointing us to the motive and identity and evidence in support of the "realWhen we all researched the case after the 1st season and saw how manipulative it was, and saw the news as to how inextricably convicted Avery and Dassey are, the show still dares stir the pot by spending so much time on a desperate lawyer desperately deconstructing the prosecution theory of the case rather than pointing us to the motive and identity and evidence in support of the "real killer". It punctuates this with endless melodrama designed to make us try to care about Avery. Frankly, Dassey's story might be compelling, but Avery drags the whole thing down. Don't bother watching, you know how it ends.… Expand
  20. fede01_8
    Nov 5, 2018
    6
    Loved the first season but you can tell the producers didn't have enough material for a 10 episodes second season. There's so much boring filler and repeated footage from the first one. The good, interesting parts ammount to 3 episodes or so. Besides, knowing Steven and Brendan are still in prison it's like knowing the ending of a thriller before you've even seen it.
  21. GrantD243
    Dec 9, 2018
    5
    While I loved season one, season two of Making a Murderer is a drag for most of the season. It finally gets interesting around episode six, but for the season to be half over by that point is just not acceptable. If they had gone with a shorter number of episodes in this season, it could have been nearly as good as the first season.
  22. struoc
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. MAM2 is more jaw dropping than MAM1 (if youve followed MAM1 closely and currently).
    It was 100 times better than expected due to all the new evidence and clues and leads.
    Of course the soiled prosecutor and team even look worse than in MAM1, almost as if they are using every trick and backdoor politics to defend this unethical case. Kathleen Zellner has uncovered a huge corrupt issue with the harddrive and prosecution unethically hiding it. Also the split vote of the Supreme Court Judges show us how riveting this case is all the way to the top.    … Expand
  23. KratztheRat
    Oct 29, 2018
    10
    Season 2 is as intriguing as season 1. Kathleen Zellner isn't messing around and is destroying the states case piece by piece. She is proving who the real criminals are. Its the DA and cops. Kratz and the others need to go to prison.
  24. mmh150
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Part 2 of a great documentary series chronicling the failure of our justice system to offer a fair trial within politically corrupt Manitowoc and Calumet County. In Part 2, Steven Avery's attorney shows clear proof that no evidence offered by the prosecution can be replicated, and that the state's theory of the murder is unsupported by logic. Items like the blood, the bullet, the key, and the bones - planted, most probably. The fact that the bones were found in 4 different locations was a jaw dropper.

    Additionally, sadly, despite no physical evidence the county and state machinery continues its 100 percent investment in standing behind the clearly coerced confession of Brendan Dassey, a 16 year old who is intellectually challenged.

    The most startling revelation in the show is that the prosecution had full knowledge during the trial that Bobby Dassey, Brendan's brother, had 1000s of inappropriate images of underaged porn and pictures of dead women on his computer. Additionally, Bobby is shown to have lied in his testimony, regarding that he slept mainly that day and went hunting in the afternoon. Knowing these lies the state still used him as a star witness to convict Steven Avery and withheld the analysis from the defense.

    Front and center in the corruption is Ken Kratz, the prosecutor, who was forced to resign from his position of DA later after harassing, stalking and propositioning sexual abuse victims he was supposed to be protecting. Understandably, this is a slower moving series than the first, but the wheels of justice move slowly. Lets hope Season 3 shows Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey out of prison, the corruption identified and prosecuted, and the killer held responsible.    … Expand
  25. IamVisnja
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I could watch Kathleen Zellner talk abput this case for days. After all the false hope Steven received in season one she is like a breath of fresh air and when she tells you that she is positive she will overturn Steven’s wrongful conviction you know that it is going to happen. Can’t wait for season 3!… Expand
  26. SammyThomas
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. very well done, further explained key points that were missed in the trial, and How evidence was planted against Avery. better than season 1 Kathleen Zellner did a good job!… Expand
  27. teduardo_dubs
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    Be prepared to be angry. Very, very angry. Angry at the criminal justice system we all trust to sort out the truth. Can a viewer say, without a doubt, that the subjects of this docuseries are 100% innocent? I don't think so, but what can be said, is that those with the power to ensure this case is approached with complete transparency have not done so. The truth is not pursued, it isBe prepared to be angry. Very, very angry. Angry at the criminal justice system we all trust to sort out the truth. Can a viewer say, without a doubt, that the subjects of this docuseries are 100% innocent? I don't think so, but what can be said, is that those with the power to ensure this case is approached with complete transparency have not done so. The truth is not pursued, it is simply assumed. Above any sort of entertainment, this show is important to see because it exposes so many of the weaknesses and failures of the system, and asserts that we must engage more in conversations about them so we can advocate for change. The filmmakers have bias, but not in any unreasonable amount. Facts are presented, tactics are presented. What those who would argue hard about the bias don't say, is that they are themselves highly biased! It is worth your attention.… Expand
  28. ghawthorn
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    A fantastic insight into the workings of the American (so-called) Justice system. Wonderful to see that the filmmakers tried and had the decency to approach all involved with the case and to name them at the end of each episode: paints an interesting picture of those involved.
  29. Araeda
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    This show is amazing shows the hardwork put in by steven avery's laywer kathleen zellner and Brendan dassey's lawyers. Definitely a great watch everyone should check out the compelling evidence that is presented in the case of Steven Avery
  30. Megster191
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    I thought the second season was full of emotion, passion, and intelligent investigation. KZ has really outdone herself in throwing a wrecking ball at this entire ridiculous story. Keep up the good work Kathleen!
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67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. Vanity Fair
    Reviewed by: Sonia Saraiya
    Dec 13, 2018
    30
    The docuseries is so hindered by its own blind spots that by the end of the season, it seems to be chasing its own tail, lost in a world where it only sees what it deems relevant, permissible, or just. It would be worthwhile for this series to encounter, and try to interpret, its own warped reflection.
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  2. Salon
    Reviewed by: Erin Keane
    Oct 23, 2018
    80
    Both storylines come with moments of triumph and disappointment for the respective teams in season 2, but it's Zellner's case, with its bloody reenactments, science experts and her fascinating and relentless brain at work, that will keep viewers in their chairs.
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  3. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Laura M. Browning
    Oct 19, 2018
    75
    If Making A Murderer is primarily focused on proving the innocence of Steven Avery—a seed that was sown three years ago--it’s because the show and its filmmakers genuinely believe in him and in the justice system. It’s a surprising through-line, this kind of enduring optimism in an institution that has allegedly failed both Avery and Dassey many times over. Defense attorneys are a force for good in this story.
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