‘Making A Murderer’ To Get More Episodes On Netflix
Viewers of the documentary series “Making A Murderer,” which was released on Netflix, will be able to watch new episodes of Steven Avery’s story soon. According to the streaming site, a new chapter will shed more light into the convict’s case, which has gripped America regarding its justice system.
The new season’s premiere date has not yet been revealed, but Variety reports it will feature Steven Avery’s new laywer, Kathleen Zellner, as well as his co-accused, nephew Brendan Dassey’s lawyers.
According to The Verge making-a-murderer-new-season-two-netflix, the second season will also be about Steven Avery’s life after being convicted of the murder of Teresa Halback in 2005. In “Making A Murderer” Season 1, the documentary focused on proclaiming Avery’s innocence, which has been a polarizing issue among its viewers.
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“We are extremely grateful for the tremendous response to, and support of, the series,” said documentary filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos in a press release. “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.”
“Making A Murderer” received six nominations for its first season, which include Outstanding Documentary, Outstanding Directing, Outstanding Picture Editing, Outstanding Sound Editing and Outstanding Writing in the Nonfiction category.