Murdaugh Murders: Deadly Dynasty

I liked how this docuseries was produced, in that the episodes keep you hooked and the visual accompaniments were realistic. I didn't know much about this pocket of true crime, either, and was more invested in everything AFTER the boat accident rather than during/before. Having accounts from the victims was also compelling, but confused me at times since names and relations weren't always shown.

Overall, I think this series is a nice time-killer, and isn't too dark to be a casual watch with other true crime junkies. I'm not sure if this will get a continuation, though, so updates to this case might end up coming from other series and sources.

So disappointing! Do these people not do their homework?? Is it "Alex" or "Alec", "Murdaugh" or "Murdaoch", I would think the reporter would at least get the pronunciation correct! Who are these "experts", "Hampton Native" aka busy body?

Everything and I mean everything in this is based off the hard uncredited work of Mandy Matney, the uncredited "local" reporter. Note local as this is meant to be a slam on to discredit her, all the while they took all of her work to make this documentary work. It is amazing that people who are not from the area and really don't know the area and people come in and instead of working with the local reporter who broke the story to start with, they think they know better. They are smarter and are superior to the "local" reporter. Way to take all of her hard work and profit from it. It is sad to say the least.

Interesting and worthwhile documentary. You can tell which reviewers didn't watch because they're complaining about how to pronounce "Alex." He clearly states he goes by "Alec." Maybe pay attention to what you're reviewing. Just a thought.

It'll be interesting to see where this case goes. I'm assuming there will be further episodes as events play out. But even if this is all we get, the news has been all over this story. I'm sure it will only get more interesting.

It will also be interesting to see what happens to Mallory's friends. It's heartbreaking to watch as they recount their stories, but you can't help but admire them for their courage. Their parents can be proud of them.

The negative: I knew nothing of these murders and would like to know how the story ends. (Do documentaries have season two's?)

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The positive: Producers did a good job of interviews with interesting townspeople as well as selecting pertinent research information to tuck in between.

And the eyewitnesses sold it for me. They are the ones who saw the family collapsing and who know the local culture and tone from years past.

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Not sure why people would give this only one star.

It's a true crime doc, well taped and edited. Nothing more or less.

The situation itself is too broad to pick one "plot" line. This serves as an overview and introduction.

A watchable presentation, overall.