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Season 1 – A Killer Story

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Explores the two-decade-long polarizing murder case of Dana Chandler, accused of a 2002 double homicide, featuring three trials without forensic evidence while examining family conflict and confirmation bias.
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A Killer Story — Season 1

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Rebecca Nicholson Financial Times Sep 17, 2026
4/5
Some may find the series’ relentlessly quirky tone...to be at odds with the gruesome reality of the murders... But the true crime industry is hardly known for its restraint, and this meta look at that world, from the inside, is fascinating. Go to Full Review Hannah J Davies Guardian Sep 12, 2026
4/5
A Killer Story is a sideways proposition, but it is rather compelling -- a rare true crime story that’s as much about the viewers as it is the victims. Go to Full Review Chris Joyce Movies and Munchies (YouTube) Sep 15, 2026
[A Killer Story is] informative, provocative, funny, intriguing, and isn’t afraid to push the buttons to ask questions that need to be asked. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider Sep 15, 2026
A Killer Story is as much about the people investigating Dana Chandler’s case as it is about the case itself. It’s a refreshing docuseries that takes some interesting turns. Go to Full Review Karina Adelgaard Heaven of Horror Sep 11, 2026
4/5
The main question of this true crime case is whether someone was wrongfully convicted. If this is the case, they are a third victim of this case rather than the perpetrator. Also, it would mean that the actual killer has... Go to Full Review Jonathon Wilson Ready Steady Cut Sep 10, 2026
4/5
Through its unique, righteously angry perspective, this docuseries is raising pretty important questions about how that came about, and how limited the tools are to do anything about it. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Dan C @cinemacriterion 17 hrs ago Fascinating documentary series! Highly recommend. See more Henry K @HenryK106 5 days ago Great show!! Love the NY guy who curses all the time!! What a character! See more Joette B @RT79605637 6 days ago I couldn't watch 3 minutes of it The man must have cursed at least 8 times in that time It doesn't set the tone like First 48 or Paula Zahn or 48 hours It's just him cursing and smoking a cigarette You're talking about tragic events for family, why ?? See more Read all reviews
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Joe Sexton

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Eileen Umbehr

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Keen Umbehr

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Matthew Galkin

Director

Joe Sexton

Producer

Matthew Galkin

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 10, 2026 Welcome to Topeka When a double murder conviction is overturned with the help of two citizen sleuths, investigative journalist Joe Sexton digs into the case. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 17, 2026 Person of Interest During the retrial, the Umbehrs continue to defend Chandler's innocence by pointing to a person of interest who they believe to be the true killer. Meanwhile, the prosecution continues to argue a motive existed. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 24, 2026 A Dangerous Notion The state tries Chandler for a third time after the retrial ends in a hung jury. Chandler dismisses her legal team and chooses to represent herself. Later, a verdict brings finality to the case. Details
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Season Info

Director
Matthew Galkin
Executive Producer
Matthew Galkin, Joshua Levine, Liz Garbus, Dan Cogan, Jon Bardin
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 10, 2026
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