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CA v. MENENDEZ

1993 – 1994Show1 season121 episodes

CrimeDocumentary
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7

A nerve-racking, relentlessly bleak documentary series about everyday modern life and crime, with standout characters.

Good for binge-friendly · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

Brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez are on trial for the August 1989 shotgun murders of their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, in the family’s Beverly Hills mansion. The brothers were arrested in March 1990 after Erik confessed during a session with his psychologist. During the highly publicized trial, the prosecution claimed the motive was greed as the brothers stood to inherit $14 million. The defense claimed that it was an act of self–defense in a desperate attempt to escape years of childhood family violence and sexual abuse.

Feels like

  • True Crime
  • Courtroom Drama
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Family Tragedy
  • Infamous Case
  • Abuse & Trauma
  • Legal Proceedings
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Social Justice

Cast

3 of 3 · most episodes first

Facts

July 20, 1993 · January 28, 1994 · Ended

First aired
July 20, 1993
Last aired
January 28, 1994
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 121 episodes
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Original language
English

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is CA v. MENENDEZ worth watching?"

Questions about CA v. MENENDEZ

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is CA v. MENENDEZ worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.7).

Will I feel good after watching CA v. MENENDEZ?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Can I half-watch CA v. MENENDEZ?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 8 for ambiguity.