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The Case Against Adnan Syed
The Case Against Adnan Syed
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The Case Against Adnan Syed

“A new chapter in the crime story that captivated the nation.”

6.9 / 10
2019
1 season
4 episodes
DocumentaryCrime

Explore the 1999 disappearance and murder of 18-year-old Baltimore County high school student Hae Min Lee, and the subsequent conviction of her ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed, a case brought to global attention by the hugely popular Serial podcast.

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The Case Against Adnan Syed (2019) | Official Trailer | HBO

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Cast

R

Rabia Chaudry

A

Adnan Syed

H

Hae Min Lee

Seasons

  • Forbidden Love

    1.Forbidden Love

    7.0
    10-03-201971m

    Family and friends of Adnan Syed, who is currently serving a life sentence for the murder of his ex-girlfriend 18-year-old Hae Min Lee, recall the events that led to Syed's arrest....

  • In Between the Truth

    2.In Between the Truth

    7.0
    17-03-201967m

    As Syed's appeal for a new trial gets underway, supporters look back at the 1999 confession of his friend, Jay Wilds, who claimed he helped Syed bury Lee's body. With questions rem...

  • Justice Is Arbitrary

    3.Justice Is Arbitrary

    8.0
    24-03-201971m

    As Adnan Syed's 2016 appeal draws to a close, his family and attorneys brace for a ruling that could result in a new trial and hope for an acquittal 20 years after Hae Lee's murder...

  • Time Is the Killer

    4.Time Is the Killer

    7.0
    31-03-201961m

    Despite being granted a new trial, Adnan Syed and his attorneys contend with the State's repeated appeals. Private investigators grapple with outstanding questions as they re-analy...

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