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Murdaugh: Death in the Family’ Premieres on Hulu/Disney+ as Early Reviews Skew Negative

Drawing from Mandy Matney’s podcast, the dramatization revisits the Murdaugh saga’s legacy of power with consequences that still resonate.

Overview

  • The first three episodes are streaming now, with five more releasing weekly through November 19, 2025.
  • Critics largely fault the pacing and sense of déjà vu, while praising performances; Rotten Tomatoes shows a middling approval in the low 60s.
  • Variety calls the series an engaging character study, whereas USA Today and The Independent issue low ratings and question its purpose.
  • The production is based on Mandy Matney’s Murdaugh Murders podcast, with Brittany Snow portraying Matney, who also serves as an executive producer.
  • Jason Clarke and Patricia Arquette lead the cast in a retelling that revisits Alex Murdaugh’s 2023 murder conviction and earlier incidents such as the 2019 boat crash.