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The Sons of Sam: A Descent Into Darkness

2021
4 episodes
1 season
70user score

The Son of Sam case grew into a lifelong obsession for journalist Maury Terry, who became convinced that the murders were linked to a Satanic cult.

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Season
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Season 2

ended

There won't be a season 2, the show has ended.

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Season 1

4 episodes
May 5, 2021

Casting
Profile picture of Maury Terry who plays Himself (archival footage)
Maury Terry
Himself (archival footage)
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Paul Giamatti
Narrator / Maury Terry (voice)
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David Berkowitz
Himself (archival footage)
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TV-MA
18
SAM 16
MA 15+
18
16
16
VM14
M18
16
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16
18+
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