Trial by Media (TV series) explained

Genre:	True crime Documentary series
Country:	United States
Language:	English
Num Seasons:	1
Num Episodes:	6
List Episodes:	Episodes
Runtime:	57-104 minutes
Network:	Netflix

Trial by Media is a true crime documentary miniseries that premiered May 11, 2020 on Netflix.^{[1] [2]}

Summary

The series focuses on famous court cases from the 1980s-2000s that are believed to have had their outcome affected by extensive media coverage.^[3]

Reception

The series received generally positive reception. Metacritic gave the series a weighted average score of 69 out of 100 based on 7 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 86% based on 14 reviews, with an average rating of 6.85/10 for the series. The website's critical consensus states, "A fascinating time capsule that doesn't draw many conclusions, Trial by Media considers the consequences of broadcasting high-profile court cases."

External links

• • • Official trailer

Notes and References

1. Web site: Potts . Michael . Trial by Media is Netflix's next true crime hit – release date and trailer . . May 21, 2020 . May 12, 2020.
2. Web site: Stream It Or Skip It: 'Trial By Media' On Netflix, A Docuseries About Famous Cases That Were Affected By Massive Media Coverage . Decider . 11 May 2020 . 2020-05-23 .
3. https://time.com/5835199/trial-by-media-netflix-documentary/ The Sensalationalized Court Cases in Netflix's Trial By Media|Time