Murdaugh: Death in the Family

The series is notable for its direct basis on real-time investigative journalism and its exploration of a complex true crime story involving privilege, legal corruption, and multiple unexplained deaths linked to the Murdaugh family. It adds to the growing canon of media that re-examines and dramatizes recent American criminal cases for a broad audience, contributing to public discourse on the facts of the case.

Recently, the miniseries has been featured in news headlines for several reasons. These include promotional interviews with cast members discussing their roles and the series' impactful finale. Concurrently, it has drawn criticism from Alex Murdaugh's legal team, who have publicly alleged the show contains numerous factual inaccuracies. The creators have also expressed a hope that the series' attention could aid in the unresolved investigation into the death of Stephen Smith, another case connected to the Murdaugh family.