The Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal is the latest true crime docuseries to grab the attention of Netflix viewers.

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Directed by Emmy nominees Jenner Furst and Jennifer Willoughby Nason (Fyre Fraud), the new series examines how a tragedy exposed the horrifying secrets of one of South Carolina’s most powerful legal families.

A synopsis reads: “The Murdaughs were one of South Carolina’s most prominent families, but the death of teenager Mallory Beach in a drunken boating accident began the unraveling of their legacy.

“When Paul Murdaugh – the alleged driver of the boat – and his mother Maggie are found brutally murdered, a century of corruption, power, and cover-ups in the Low Country is brought to light.

“The series features first-hand accounts from those on the boat that fateful night, many of whom have not spoken about the crash or double homicide of Maggie and Paul until now, including: Paul Murdaugh’s longtime girlfriend, Morgan Doughty; Mallory Beach’s childhood friends, Miley Altman and Connor Cook; Mallory’s boyfriend, Anthony Cook; and several others.”

How many episodes of The Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal are there?

There are three episodes of The Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal, all of which were released on Netflix on Wednesday, February 22.

Below, you can find the episode titles and synopses, as well as their running times.

Episode 1 – Where Is Mallory? 
Survivors reflect on the shocking boat crash that killed vibrant teenager Mallory Beach – and the demons that haunted troubled driver Paul Murdaugh. (41 minutes)

Episode 2 – Murders at Moselle
In the aftermath of Mallory’s death, Alex Murdaugh’s damage control raised alarm. Two years later, he is at the centre of another horrifying event. (50 minutes)

Episode 3 – No Secrets Are Safe
As the deaths of Maggie and Paul make headlines worldwide, past “accidents” spur new accusations, driving Alex to a seemingly desperate act. (50 minutes)

Is there a trailer for The Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal?

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Netflix released a trailer for The Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal back in January – you can watch it above.

The Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal is available to stream on Netflix