Story perspectives

Anne Hathaway Stars in Paramount+'s Gripping Serial Killer Drama

1/16/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Paramount+ has greenlit a six-part limited series, Fear Not, with Anne Hathaway (Oscar-winning actress) starring and executive producing.
The drama, based on Julie Miller’s Vanity Fair article, follows serial killer Stephen Morin and his last victim, Margy Palm, during Palm’s 1981 abduction.
Bash Doran is adapting the series, with MGM Television producing, reflecting Paramount's focus on female-led storytelling under new leadership and Hathaway's return to television.

History

Historical Context

The abduction of Margy Palm by Stephen Morin in 1981 underscored rising fears of violent crime in America, with the FBI reporting a 50% increase in violent crime rates from 1968 to 1980. This incident reflects broader societal anxieties that have fueled ongoing interest in true crime narratives, as seen in Paramount+’s new series starring Anne Hathaway, which emphasizes female perspectives in storytelling.

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Story summary

Paramount+ has greenlit a six-part limited series, Fear Not, with Anne Hathaway (Oscar-winning actress) starring and executive producing.
The drama, based on Julie Miller’s Vanity Fair article, follows serial killer Stephen Morin and his last victim, Margy Palm, during Palm’s 1981 abduction.
Bash Doran is adapting the series, with MGM Television producing, reflecting Paramount's focus on female-led storytelling under new leadership and Hathaway's return to television.

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