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Murdaugh: Death in the Family
Murdaugh: Death in the Family
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Murdaugh: Death in the Family

6.8 / 10
2025
1 season
8 episodes
DramaCrime

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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.

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Cast

Patricia Arquette

Patricia Arquette

Jason Clarke

Jason Clarke

J. Smith-Cameron

J. Smith-Cameron

Will Harrison

Will Harrison

Johnny Berchtold

Johnny Berchtold

Brittany Snow

Brittany Snow

Noah Emmerich

Noah Emmerich

Kathleen Wilhoite

Kathleen Wilhoite

Tommy Dewey

Tommy Dewey

Gerald McRaney

Gerald McRaney

Mina Sundwall

Mina Sundwall

Patch Darragh

Patch Darragh

Seasons

  • Family Tradition

    1.Family Tradition

    8.0
    15-10-202552m

    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 whi...

  • One Is Missing

    2.One Is Missing

    7.3
    15-10-202554m

    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 Fa...

  • Kokomo

    3.Kokomo

    7.4
    15-10-202550m

    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.

  • Controlled Burn

    4.Controlled Burn

    7.1
    22-10-202554m

    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.

  • The Prince

    5.The Prince

    6.5
    29-10-202552m

    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...

  • June 7th

    6.June 7th

    8.0
    05-11-202552m

    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.

  • On The Road You Take to Avoid It

    7.On The Road You Take to Avoid It

    7.3
    12-11-202554m

    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.

  • The Man in the Glass

    8.The Man in the Glass

    5.8
    19-11-202561m

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