Hulu Releases Trailer for Murdaugh Family True Crime Series

Hulu has released the trailer and announced the premiere of 'Murdaugh: Death in the Family,' a limited series debuting on October 15 that dramatizes the true crime saga of the powerful South Carolina Murdaugh family. The series stars Jason Clarke and Patricia Arquette as Alex and Maggie Murdaugh and follows the fallout from their son Paul’s deadly 2021 boat crash, which led to further tragic deaths and revealed a web of financial crimes and suspicious incidents. Inspired by the popular Murdaugh Murders podcast, the eight-episode show explores the unraveling of the family's privileged life amid scandal and murder accusations, with Alex Murdaugh later charged with the murders of Paul and Maggie. Created by Michael D. Fuller and Erin Lee Carr, and featuring a strong supporting cast, the series delves into themes of power, privilege, and dark family secrets. The drama has garnered attention for its real-life connections and the national spotlight on the Murdaugh family’s legal and criminal controversies. With executive producers including the lead actors, the series promises a gripping and dramatic portrayal of one of America’s most notorious family tragedies.