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The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness

2021Show1 season4 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDocumentary
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic586.2Rotten Tomatoes57%69%

A nerve-racking, gripping documentary series about crime and mystery.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 4 episodes · best: S1E1 "Hello from the Gutters" 7.5

Episodes

7.4

Story

A closed case is only the beginning.

The Son of Sam case grew into a lifelong obsession for journalist Maury Terry, who became convinced that the murders were linked to a Satanic cult.

Feels like

  • True Crime Documentary
  • Investigative Journalism
  • Conspiracy Theories
  • Serial Killer Case
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Dark & Gritty
  • Unsettling Atmosphere
  • Obsessive Pursuit
  • Social Paranoid

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Joshua Zeman
Music by
Justin Melland

Everyone

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Facts

May 5, 2021 · May 5, 2021 · Ended

First aired
May 5, 2021
Last aired
May 5, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness?"

Questions about The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness?

Netflix

In the United States, The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 57%, and Metacritic 58).

How long does it take to watch The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness?

4 h

About 4 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2021.

Will I feel good after watching The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Will The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.