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American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders
2024·Show
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Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
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Layered plot that rewards full attention.
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About
An investigative journalist pursuing a political conspiracy known as the Octopus is found dead in his hotel room. Decades later, new details emerge.
True Crime DocumentaryPolitical ConspiracyInvestigative JournalismUnsolved MysteryCold CaseDeeply DisturbingSystemic CorruptionInformation OverloadParanoia-Inducing
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Is American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders worth watching?
70
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders rated?
TV-MADisturbing imageryViolence
It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery and violence.
How many seasons does American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders have?
1 season
It has 1 season with 4 episodes.
Do critics and audiences agree on American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders?
Critics78
Audiences61
Not quite. Critics rate American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders higher (78) than audiences (61). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
When did American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders air?
S1
It ran from 2024 to 2024 and has ended.
What language is American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
In how many countries can I watch American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders?
131
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