Arguably one of the most talked about families of 2023 has been the Murdaughs from Hampton, South Carolina, and the family will continue being a topic of conversation with Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal season 2.
In season 1 of the docuseries, viewers watched as the story of the Murdaughs unfolded culminating in the arrest and trial of Alex for the murder of his wife Margaret and youngest son Paul. Although it’s this case that placed the family in the national spotlight, as the episodes of season 1 revealed, there was an incredible amount of suspicion placed on the entire family of four (which includes Alex’s other son Buster) given the previous mysterious deaths of Mallory Beach and Stephen Smith.
So what can you expect to see in Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal season 2? Here’s everything we know.
By the way, the story of the Murdaughs is getting the Hollywood treatment, as Murdaugh Murders: The Movie is set to debut later this fall.
Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal season 2 release date
Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal season 2 premiered on Netflix on Wednesday, September 20.
Be sure to check out the other new movies and shows debuting on Netflix this month.
Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal season 2 trailer
The official trailer for the new season was released on September 14. Check out the clip below.
Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal season 2 premise
Here is the synopsis of season 2 as described by Netflix site Tudum:
"Season 2 of Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal features firsthand accounts from those who were there the days leading up to and following the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh, including former Murdaugh family housekeeper Blanca Turrubiate-Simpson and matriarch Libby Murdaugh’s former caretaker Mushelle “Shelly” Smith, both of whom were crucial witnesses at the trial. The series also features interviews with Curtis Edward Smith (aka Cousin Eddie); Gwen Generette, one of the trial’s jurors; Paul’s ex-girlfriend Morgan Doughty; Paul’s friend Anthony Cook; and Wall Street Journal reporter Valerie Bauerlein."
We should also point out that since season 1 aired, Alex has been convicted of murdering both Margaret and Paul. Additionally, when it comes to Stephen Smith, the classmate of Buster Murdaugh who was mysteriously found dead, the New York Post reports that his body had been exhumed for reexamination and attorneys for the victim’s family note, "Substantial progress is being made in the homicide investigation of Stephen Smith."
Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal season 2 episode guide
Here is an episode guide for the brand-new season.
Season 2, episode 1: "A Normal Day"
"All eyes are on Alex’s trial as crime scene footage and reflections from Maggie's close friend and housekeeper provide new perspectives."
Season 2, episode 2: "Alex's Alibi"
"Eyewitness accounts of Alex's behavior before and after the murders, expert insights and police interrogation videos raise startling questions."
Season 2, episode 3: "A Tangled Web We Weave"
"'Cousin Eddie' breaks his silence, a video found on Paul's phone stuns the courtroom and Alex takes the stand. After the verdict, doubts still linger."
How to watch Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal
Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal is a Netflix original series. Those hoping to watch episodes of the docuseries need a subscription to Netflix. Currently, the streamer offers several different options for would-be subscribers.
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