Murdaugh: Death in the Family | Mini Serie Review

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I knew absolutely nothing about this unique case. Although Netflix released a documentary series in 2023 about the events surrounding this family, I never watched it. So, I decided to give this fictional series a chance, and I was impressed by the Murdaugh family and how their dynasty fell apart.

I only watched the series because of the two main actors, Jason Clarke and Patricia Arquette. They steal the show. Jason Clarke plays Alex Murdaugh, and he was a very unpleasant character. Pot-bellied, arrogant, addicted to pills, a womanizer, a con man, believing himself to be above the law because of his family lineage. The truth is, I found the whole family unpleasant. Selfish people who didn't consider the consequences of their actions because they always got away with it simply because of who they were.

They are the typical small-town American family, highly respected and even feared by the people, because they are important, have money, and hold important positions as lawyers. They have influence and power. When you have all that, and from a young age you evade the consequences of doing wrong, you become arrogant and think you're some kind of emperor.

The two young sons are other repulsive characters. The one who caused the boat accident is the most immature and unbearable; although he has scenes of remorse, crying while saving a puppy, etc., none of that prevents me from feeling repulsed. Their unpleasantness is a sign that everyone gives a good performance.

This crime drama needs better direction; eight episodes also seemed too many to me. Six would have been enough. Its very conventional and risk-averse narrative is what makes it somewhat disappointing in its development. I only endured it because of the main actors and to find out how on earth this whole macabre crime story would end.

It was after finishing the movie that I started researching the real case and looking at photos of this seemingly perfect family, with their family legacy in that town where no one dared mess with them, and the whole chain of deaths that led to their downfall. It's one of those stories that, if you don't look up the facts, you won't believe, because it's astonishing.

I liked it somewhat; it's not a masterpiece, but Clarke alone, with that carrot-blonde hair and that belly, makes it worth watching. They say lies have short legs, and if you're going to commit such a horrendous crime, don't be such an idiot.

Look for it on whatever platform is available in your country and tell me in the comments what you think of this crazy, but true, story.


No sabía absolutamente nada sobre este caso singular. Aunque Netflix lanzó una serie documental en 2023 sobre los sucesos que rodearon a esta familia, nunca la vi. Por lo tanto, decidí darle una oportunidad a esta serie de ficción, y me impresionó la familia Murdaugh y cómo su dinastía se fue al traste.

Solo vi la serie por los dos actores principales, Jason Clarke y Patricia Arquette. Se roban el show. Jason Clarke interpreta a Alex Murdaugh, y era un personaje muy desagradable. Barrigón, arrogante, adicto a las pastillas, mujeriego, estafador, creyéndose por encima de la ley por su linaje familiar. La verdad es que toda la familia me pareció desagradable. Gente egoísta que no consideraba las consecuencias de sus actos porque siempre salían airosos de los problemas simplemente por ser quienes eran.

Son la típica familia de un pequeño pueblo estadounidense, muy respetada e incluso temida por la gente, porque son importantes, tienen dinero y ocupan importantes cargos com abogados. Tienen influencia y poder. Cuando tienes todo eso, y desde pequeño evades las consecuencias de hacer el mal, te conviertes en alguien arrogante y te crees una especie de emperador.

Los dos hijos jovenes son otros personajes repugnantes. El que causó el accidente del barco es el más inmaduro e insoportable; aunque tiene escenas de remordimiento, llorando al salvar a un cachorro, etc., nada de eso evita que sienta repulsión. Que sean tan desagradables es señal de que todos hacen una buena actuación.

Este drama criminal necesita una mejor dirección; ocho episodios también me parecieron demasiados. Con solo seis, sería suficiente. Su narración muy convencional y sin riesgo es lo que la hace un poco decepcionante en su desarrollo. Solo la aguanté por los actores principales y para descubrir cómo demonios terminaría toda esta macabra historia de crímenes.

Fue después de terminar de verla que empecé a buscar información sobre el caso real y a ver fotos de esta familia aparentemente perfecta, con su legado familiar en ese pueblo donde nadie se atrevía a meterse con ellos, y toda esa cadena de muertes que los llevó a la ruina. Es una de esas historias que, si no buscas información real, no te la creerás, porque es asombrosa.

Me gustó un poco; no es una obra maestra, pero solo Clarke con ese pelo de zanahoria y esa barriga hace que valga la pena verla. Dicen que las mentiras tienen patas cortas, y si vas a cometer un crimen tan horrendo, no seas tan idiota.

Búscala en la plataforma donde esté disponible en tu país y dime en los comentarios qué te parece esta historia loca, pero real.

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It's incredible how often we watch a movie or series based on real events and can't believe that it really happened, that there are people like that or entire families like that, but it does happen, and sometimes the most outrageous things. And not only that, from what I can see, this family not only believed themselves to be the best with the most reputation and did disastrous things behind the scenes, but they also lied to each other. Many are consumed by ego and arrogance.

But they say that not only do lies have short legs, but that everything you do comes back to you sooner or later, and this story proves it. I love series based on real cases; they surpass fiction. And even though it has flaws in its production or some of the characters, I think it's very good. Thanks for the recommendation, JC. Hugs!🤗

Es increíble como muchas veces miramos una película o serie que es basada en hechos reales y no podemos creer que eso realmente haya ocurrido, que existan personas así o familias enteras así, pero ocurre y a veces lo más descabellado. Y no sólo eso, por lo que veo esta familia no sólo se creían los mejores con más reputación y hacían cosas desastrosas por detrás, sino que se mentían entre ellos. Muchos son consumidos por el ego y la soberbia.

Pero dicen no sólo que las mentiras tienen patas cortas sino que todo lo que se hace vuelve, tarde o temprano y esta historia así lo verifica. Me encantan las series basadas en casos reales, superan la ficción. Y aunque tenga defectos en su realización o algún personaje creo que está muy buena. Gracias por la recomendación JC. Abrazo!!🤗


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It's a been such long time I have seen Jason on screen. Its like he vanish for me. I will check this series out. I have to see it considering it is a true life story.

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