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Hulu’s ‘The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox’ Debuts August 20 with Mixed Early Reviews

Early reviews emphasize Grace Van Patten’s portrayal, spotlighting a stylized pro-Knox perspective.

Grace Van Patten stars as Amanda Knox in Hulu series
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Overview

  • The eight-episode series premieres on August 20 with its first two episodes on Hulu and will follow a weekly release schedule.
  • Grace Van Patten’s portrayal has received praise for capturing Knox’s emotional intensity and vulnerability under scrutiny.
  • Amanda Knox and Monica Lewinsky serve as executive producers, shaping a narrative drawn from Knox’s memoirs and court records.
  • The show depicts alleged police coercion during Knox’s interrogation and highlights how she implicated Patrick Lumumba under duress while reaffirming Rudy Guede’s guilt through DNA evidence.
  • Meredith Kercher’s family and some Perugia residents have criticized the series for centering Knox’s perspective and neglecting the victim’s viewpoint.