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Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes

2026Show1 season3 episodesTV-MA

Documentary
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Rotten Tomatoes80%–

A gripping, tense documentary series about crime and history.

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 Devil's Business" 7.3

Episodes

7.3

Story

Tracing Charles Manson's rise as a cult leader, the 1969 murders, and his trial, using unreleased prison recordings, interviews, and archival footage.

Feels like

  • True Crime Documentary
  • Cult Psychology Deep Dive
  • Historical Tragedy
  • Chilling Archival Footage
  • Societal Breakdown Narrative
  • Dark & Unsettling Atmosphere
  • Investigative Journalism
  • End-of-Era Commentary

Cast

22 of 22 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Joe Berlinger

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Facts

August 12, 2026 · August 12, 2026 · Ended

First aired
August 12, 2026
Last aired
August 12, 2026
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Available in
131 countries

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes?"

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Where can I stream Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes?

Netflix

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

Is Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Will I feel good after watching Conversations with a Killer: The Charles Manson Tapes?

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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.