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A new chapter in the crime story that captivated the nation.

Explore the 1999 disappearance and murder of 18-year-old Baltimore County high school student Hae Min Lee, and the subsequent conviction of her ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed, a case brought to global attention by the hugely popular Serial podcast.

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Directors: Amy J. Berg
Written by: Amy J. Berg
Produced by: Paul McGuire, Ruchi Mital
Music by: Dhani Harrison

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March 10, 2019 · March 31, 2019 · Ended

First aired: March 10, 2019
Last aired: March 31, 2019
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 4 episodes
Age rating: TV-14
Content: Suicide Themes
Genres: Documentary, Crime
Original language: English
Also spoken: Korean, Urdu
Made in: United States, United Kingdom
Available in: 7 countries

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Where can I stream The Case Against Adnan Syed?

HBO Max

In the United States, The Case Against Adnan Syed streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is The Case Against Adnan Syed worth watching?

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 66). Critics rate it higher (74 out of 100) than audiences (63).

Is The Case Against Adnan Syed okay for kids?

TV-14Suicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.