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The Murder of Mary Phagan

1988Show1 season2 episodes

CrimeDrama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

Summary

In early-twentieth-century Atlanta, the murder of a young girl prompts strong reactions from the community and ultimately leads to the arrest of a man who could actually be innocent.

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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The Murder of Mary Phagan episodes

1 season · 2 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 7.2
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 7.6

Cast

24 of 32 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
William Hale
Written by
Larry McMurtry
Produced by
George Stevens Jr.

Everyone

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Facts

January 24, 1988 · January 26, 1988 · Ended

First aired
January 24, 1988
Last aired
January 26, 1988
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 2 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Murder of Mary Phagan worth watching?"

Questions about The Murder of Mary Phagan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Murder of Mary Phagan worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.4).

How long does it take to watch The Murder of Mary Phagan?

4 h

About 4 hours: 2 episodes in 1 season of about 120 minutes each, aired from 1988 to 1988.

Will I feel good after watching The Murder of Mary Phagan?

BleakHopeful

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