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Murder Trial

2020 – nowShow4 seasons8 episodes

CrimeDocumentary
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

A nerve-racking, gripping crime series about everyday modern life and crime, with standout world-building.

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

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Shows with

Episodes

4 seasons · 8 episodes · best: S5E1 "Body in the Warehouse" 8.0

Episodes

7.4
6.9
7.3
7.0
8.0

Story

Guilty or not guilty? Haunting cold cases and gripping investigations unfold as Murder suspects stand trial and victim’s families seek justice in Scotland’s High Courts.

Feels like

  • True Crime Documentary
  • Legal Procedural
  • Scottish Justice System
  • Courtroom Drama
  • Police Investigation
  • Intriguing Mystery
  • Social Commentary
  • Realistic Portrayal
  • Unflinching

Crew

Directors
Matt Pinder

Everyone

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Facts

January 7, 2020 · February 4, 2025 · Still running

First aired
January 7, 2020
Latest episode
February 4, 2025
Status
Still running
Length
4 seasons · 8 episodes
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Murder Trial?"

Questions about Murder Trial

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Murder Trial?

PrimeSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, Murder Trial streams on Prime and Spectrum On Demand. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Murder Trial worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.5).

Which season of Murder Trial is best?

Season 5, with an IMDb average of 8.0. Season 2 is the weakest at 6.9. The highest-rated episode is Body in the Warehouse (season 5, episode 1) at 8.0, and the lowest is The Girl in the River: Part 1 (season 4, episode 1) at 6.8.

How long does it take to watch Murder Trial?

8 h

About 8 hours: 8 episodes in 4 seasons of about 59 minutes each since 2020, and it's still in production.

Will I feel good after watching Murder Trial?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.