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Confronting a Serial Killer

“The truth about his lies.”

Series Overview

The timely story of the unprecedented relationship between acclaimed New York Times best-selling author and memoirist Jillian Lauren and the most prolific serial killer in American history, Samuel Little, and her race against time to identify his victims before it's too late. As she slips deeper into his sordid world, Jillian realizes that she may become, psychologically, Little's last victim.

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EndedMiniseries
Original Network
STARZ
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 5 Episodes

57 min per episode

Air Date Window

2021 – 2021

Premiered: Sun, Apr 18, 2021

Created By
Joe BerlingerJoe Berlinger

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, May 16, 2021

Season 1, Episode 5: “No Longer Jane Doe”

Dealing with a psychopath takes its toll on Jillian's psyche and family; dozens of states close cases, laying bare the havoc Little wrought and triggering a long-overdue public reckoning.

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Confronting a Serial Killer | Official Trailer | STARZOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-16

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Joe Berlinger

Original Score & Music

Joel Goodman

Producers

Joe Berlinger, Jon Kamen, Po Kutchins, Jon Doran

Department Leadership Roster

Joel Goodman

Joel Goodman

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

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Primary: TV-MA

TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

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United States (MPAA)TV-MA

Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.

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What is Confronting a Serial Killer about?

The timely story of the unprecedented relationship between acclaimed New York Times best-selling author and memoirist Jillian Lauren and the most prolific serial killer in American history, Samuel Little, and her race against time to identify his victims before it's too late. As she slips deeper into his sordid world, Jillian realizes that she may become, psychologically, Little's last victim.

How many seasons does Confronting a Serial Killer have?

Confronting a Serial Killer comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Confronting a Serial Killer?

Key cast members in Confronting a Serial Killer include Jillian Lauren.

Who created or directed Confronting a Serial Killer?

Confronting a Serial Killer was developed and directed by Joe Berlinger.