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Alex Murdaugh Denounces Hulu Drama Over 'Misleading Portrayals'

His lawyers call the series inaccurate, saying producers never sought the family's perspective.

Overview

  • In a Nov. 4 statement, defense attorneys Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin said Murdaugh is "deeply disappointed and disturbed" by Hulu’s Murdaugh: Death in the Family.
  • The lawyers allege the show mischaracterizes Murdaugh’s relationships and was made without contacting him, his son Buster, or his legal team.
  • Hulu’s eight-episode scripted series premiered Oct. 15 with weekly releases and is slated to conclude Nov. 19.
  • Each episode opens with a disclaimer noting it is inspired by actual events and that certain elements are fictionalized for dramatic purposes.
  • Creators have publicly explained their rationale for a key portrayal choice in the latest episode, while critics question the show’s authenticity and timing given the recent real-world case.