Murdaugh: Death in the Family

6.7

2025

Maggie and Alex enjoy a lavish life of privilege as members of one of South Carolina's most powerful legal dynasties. But when their son Paul is involved in a deadly boat crash, the family is faced with a test unlike any they've ever encountered. As details come to light and new challenges emerge, the family's connections to several mysterious deaths raise questions which threaten everything Maggie and Alex hold dear.

Production

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Seasons

8 Episodes • Premiered 2025

1. Family Tradition

8.0

It’s 2021, and prominent South Carolina lawyer Alex discovers his wife Maggie and son Paul murdered outside their home. Flashing back three years earlier, Maggie throws a party while Alex pursues a new business venture, and Paul has a wild night.

2. One Is Missing

7.3

Alex attempts to control the narrative of the boat crash, while Maggie contends with the severe consequences of Paul's actions. A young reporter, Mandy, takes an interest in the Family.

3. Kokomo

7.4

To escape the negative attention brought on by Paul’s legal issues, Alex takes the family on a luxury Caribbean vacation where truths are revealed and troubles arise.

4. Controlled Burn

7.1

As Paul and Maggie struggle with Gloria’s absence, Alex continues to deal with fallout from the boat crash. Mandy uncovers a new case with alleged ties to the Murdaughs.

5. The Prince

6.5

The Family attends Hampton’s Annual Watermelon Festival where Alex is confronted by the consequences of his behavior. Mandy publishes an article that implicates one of the Murdaugh boys.

6. June 7th

8.0

Maggie finds joy in life outside of Hampton while Paul embraces his newfound sense of responsibility. Alex struggles to process the news of his father's deteriorating health.

7. On The Road You Take to Avoid It

7.3

Buster grapples with the murder of his mother and brother as police search for the killer. Alex's worsening addiction and mounting lies start to catch up with him.

8. The Man in the Glass

5.8

The Family attends Maggie & Paul’s murder trial. Buster navigates the negative attention from the public as he chases the truth.

Cast

Patricia Arquette

Maggie Murdaugh

Jason Clarke

Alex Murdaugh

J. Smith-Cameron

Marian Proctor

Will Harrison

Buster Murdaugh

Johnny Berchtold

Paul Murdaugh

Brittany Snow

Mandy Matney

Noah Emmerich

Randy Murdaugh

Kathleen Wilhoite

Gloria Satterfield

Tommy Dewey

Mark Tinsle

Gerald McRaney

Randolph Murdaugh

Mina Sundwall

Brooklynn White

Reviews

signsoflife

6/10

My question about true crime series adaptations remains the same, what for?

The performers were incredible, each one of them, with Jason Clarke at the head. It all seem quite honorable and as respectful as it can be, to depict real persons some of which are still alive with veils of animosity around them. As someone that decided to look up this case as I watched these series, everything seemed so uncanny—definitely embellished.

Unfortunately, I'm neither the biggest consumer of true crime nor do I understand the end goal in making entertainment out of a murder. I keep trying to think of these adaptations as nonfiction novels of the events, but, I don't believe a novel has as much of a reach or an entertainment purpose. What struck me as bold for this particular case is –and this is acknowledging it's based on the podcasts– dedicating an entire episode to alledge something that can't possibly be confirmed, and vaguely retracting it, after dedicating so much time to the possibility of it. Makes me wonder what the point of that was, knowing the influence media has on public thought; maybe just a fleck of paint on the bigger picture that is the complex web of tensions that make this family. I think continuing to shed light on Stephen Smith's case is a good thing, I hope this inspires any sort of justice for him and his family.

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