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Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes

2025Show1 season3 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDocumentary
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

A relentlessly bleak, gripping documentary series about a real life story and history.

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

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 3 episodes · best: S1E2 "On the Prowl" 7.2

Episodes

7.1

Story

Mixing present-day interviews with previously unheard recordings, this true-crime series examines serial killer David Berkowitz's mark on 1970s New York.

Feels like

  • True Crime
  • Serial Killer
  • Psychological Analysis
  • Archival Recordings
  • 1970s New York
  • David Berkowitz
  • Dark and Disturbing
  • Intriguing

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Joe Berlinger

Everyone

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Facts

July 30, 2025 · July 30, 2025 · Ended

First aired
July 30, 2025
Last aired
July 30, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes?"

Questions about Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes?

Netflix

In the United States, Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.7).

Will I feel good after watching Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Will Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.