Making a Murderer: Season 1 (Review)

Making a Murderer: Season 1 (Review)

''Making a Murderer'' is a 10-episode non-fiction documentary currently streaming on Netflix.The show aired in December but has recently gained popularity. The story was filmed over 10 years, and follows the release of Steven Avery from an 18-year-long false imprisonment (exonerated due to DNA proof), and his re-conviction for a separate crime two years later.

The documentary has caused a surge in support for Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey, some even urging their release. The petition ''Free Steven Avery'' on change.org currently has over 450,000 signatures. While it is not clear whether Steven Avery is guilty, it's clear that a retrial is necessary. The show brought many contradictions and ignored articles of to light, many accusing the state police of planting evidence against Steven Avery out of embarrassment for incorrectly placing him in jail for 18 years. 

Regardless of general opinion, the documentary is still well filmed, well structured and entertaining overall. The documentary is definitely free of filler, and will be very interesting to most. While the level of how interesting and engaging each episode was is not entirely consistent, this would be expected due to the fact that it is following an actual law case. I would definitely recommend it, but it can be upsetting and difficult to watch.

I would give the series 9/10.

Currently streaming on Netflix.