The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst
The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst

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The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst

2024
TV Show
Ended
2 Seasons
English

Robert Durst, scion of NY's billionaire real-estate family, has been accused of three murders but has evaded justice for over 30 years. Durst speaks in this true crime series, revealing secrets of a case that has baffled authorities.

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IMDb8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes97%
Metacritic85/100
Google Users94%
Director: Andrew JareckiGenres: Documentary, Crime, Biography

Plot Summary

This groundbreaking documentary series delves into the mysterious and disturbing life of Robert Durst, a wealthy and eccentric heir to a New York real estate fortune. Over six episodes, the series meticulously pieces together evidence, interviews, and Durst's own chilling admissions to explore his potential involvement in the disappearances and deaths of three individuals close to him. It culminates in a stunning, unscripted confession that sent shockwaves through the public.

Critical Reception

The Jinx was met with near-universal critical acclaim, lauded for its compelling storytelling, meticulous investigative journalism, and unprecedented access to its subject. The series was praised for its ability to build suspense and for capturing a genuine confession that redefined true crime documentary filmmaking. Audiences were captivated by the slow unraveling of Durst's life and the dark secrets it revealed.

What Reviewers Say

  • A masterclass in documentary filmmaking that masterfully builds to an astonishing climax.

  • Unflinching and deeply disturbing, the series offers an unparalleled look into the mind of a suspected killer.

  • The Jinx is essential viewing, redefining the true-crime genre with its bold investigative approach.

Google audience: Viewers overwhelmingly praised 'The Jinx' for its gripping narrative and incredible access to Robert Durst. Many highlighted the shocking confession as a pivotal moment in television history. Audiences found the documentary exceptionally well-researched and suspenseful, though some expressed unease at the subject matter.

Awards & Accolades

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series (2015), Peabody Award (2015)

Fun Fact

During the filming of the series, director Andrew Jarecki and his team discovered a forgotten interview with Robert Durst from 2001 where he discussed cannibalism, which they later included to heighten the unsettling nature of the subject.

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