Netflix Orders New Episodes of Making a Murderer

BEVERLY HILLS: Netflix is moving forward with additional episodes of its hit documentary series Making a Murderer, with the new installments looking in-depth at the post-conviction process.

Executive producers and directors Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos are working on the new episodes of the Emmy-nominated series. The new episodes will go back inside the story of convicted murderer Steven Avery, and his co-defendant, Brendan Dassey, as their respective investigative and legal teams challenge their convictions and the state fights to have the convictions and life sentences upheld. The episodes will offer exclusive access to Avery’s new lawyer, Kathleen Zellner, and Dassey’s legal team, led by Laura Nirider and Steve Drizin, as well as intimate access to the families and characters close to the case.

Ricciardi and Demos commented: “We are extremely grateful for the tremendous response to, and support of, the series. The viewers’ interest and attention has ensured that the story is not over, and we are fully committed to continuing to document events as they unfold.” 

“Because of Ricciardi’s and Demos’ incredible vision, commitment and keen eye, audiences around the globe became completely captivated by the personal stories of Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey and the unique lens their experiences provide into the criminal justice system,” said Lisa Nishimura, Netflix’s VP of original documentary programming. “We’re thrilled to be continuing our longstanding relationship with the filmmakers, and look forward to giving our global viewers eagerly anticipated updates on this story.”