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The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare

2026Show1 season3 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDocumentary
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic707.1Rotten Tomatoes85%70%

A nerve-racking, gripping documentary series about everyday modern life and crime.

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

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 3 episodes · best: S1E2 "The Intruder" 7.3

Episodes

7.1

Story

Through bodycam footage, texts and interviews with loved ones, this documentary investigates the horrifying murder of four University of Idaho students.

Feels like

  • True Crime Documentary
  • Chilling Mystery
  • Emotional Devastation
  • Forensic Investigation
  • Small-Town Tragedy
  • Psychological Tension
  • Societal Reflection
  • Unsettling Reality
  • Narrative Non-Fiction
  • Grief and Loss

Crew

Directors
Skye Borgman
Music by
Jimmy Stofer

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Facts

July 29, 2026 · July 29, 2026 · Ended

First aired
July 29, 2026
Last aired
July 29, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
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 The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare?"

Questions about The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare?

Netflix

In the United States, The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 85%, and Metacritic 70).

How long does it take to watch The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare?

2 h

About 2 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 44 minutes each, aired from 2026 to 2026.

Will I feel good after watching The Idaho Murders: College Nightmare?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.