What is Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal about?

Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal is a gripping true crime documentary series focusing on the high-profile Murdaugh family of South Carolina. The series charts a course through a sequence of shocking incidents that commence with the mysterious death of Mallory Beach, leading to a sprawling investigation that uncovers a web of deceit, corruption, and criminal activity. The show offers an in-depth look at the downfall of Alex Murdaugh, a former attorney with significant influence, against the backdrop of tragic family losses and accusations of embezzlement and murder. Throughout its episodes, the series employs interviews, archival footage, and commentary to shed light on the complex layers of this real-life saga, which has captured the public’s attention and led to widespread media coverage. Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal serves as a narrative of crime and power, justice, and the law's reach, as it puts forth an investigative chronicle of how a prominent family's facade finally crumbled, revealing the stark realities beneath.

The first episode of Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal aired on February 22, 2023 and the most recent episode to air was on September 20, 2023.