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Murdaugh Family's Tragic Fall Explored in Hulu Series

10/20/2025

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The Hulu series Murdaugh: Death in the Family premiered on October 15, 2025.
The show follows Alex Murdaugh, convicted of murdering his wife Maggie and son Paul in 2021.
It shows how deceit and financial fraud contributed to the family's downfall and draws on the Murdaugh Murders Podcast.
The series features Patricia Arquette as Maggie and Jason Clarke as Alex.

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Story summary

The Hulu series Murdaugh: Death in the Family premiered on October 15, 2025.
The show follows Alex Murdaugh, convicted of murdering his wife Maggie and son Paul in 2021.
It shows how deceit and financial fraud contributed to the family's downfall and draws on the Murdaugh Murders Podcast.
The series features Patricia Arquette as Maggie and Jason Clarke as Alex.