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Hulu’s ‘The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox’ Puts Her Perspective Center Stage

Critics previewing early episodes praise Grace Van Patten’s performance in a series that blends courtroom records with personal memoir

Overview

  • The first two episodes of The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox will premiere on Hulu on August 20, 2025, followed by six weekly installments.
  • Amanda Knox serves as an executive producer on the series, allowing her to shape its narrative and emphasis on her point of view.
  • Grace Van Patten’s portrayal of Knox has drawn acclaim for capturing both her youthful optimism and the turmoil of her wrongful incarceration.
  • The limited series draws extensively on Italian court transcripts and Knox’s memoir Waiting to Be Heard to anchor its dramatization in documented events.
  • The promotional rollout has reignited debate over sensitivity to Meredith Kercher’s family and reactions from the community in Perugia.