I’ll Be Gone in the Dark is a 2020 docuseries about the hunt for the Golden State Killer, a serial rapist and murderer who terrorized California in the 1970s and 80s. The series follows true-crime writer Michelle McNamara’s relentless investigation into the case, which she continued even after her death.
Here’s how you can watch and stream I’ll Be Gone in the Dark Season 1 via streaming services such as HBO Max.
Is I’ll Be Gone in the Dark Season 1 available to watch via streaming?
Yes, I’ll Be Gone in the Dark Season 1 is available to watch via streaming on HBO Max.
This is a true-crime documentary series that explores the horrifying case of the Golden State Killer. He was a serial rapist and murderer who committed terrible crimes in California during the 1970s and 80s. The series focuses on the tireless efforts of writer Michelle McNamara, who becomes obsessed with finding the culprit and bringing justice to the victims.
Even after her tragic death, her work inspires detectives and also journalists to keep searching for the truth. Through interviews with survivors and investigators, the series also sheds light on the impact of these crimes.
Liz Garbus is the director of this docuseries which is based on the book of the same name by Michelle McNamara. Patton Oswalt, the widower of McNamara, narrates the series, while Amy Ryan voices excerpts from McNamara’s book. Michelle McNamara also appears in the form of archived footage shown in the series.
Watch I’ll Be Gone in the Dark Season 1 streaming via HBO Max
I’ll Be Gone in the Dark Season 1 is available to watch on HBO Max.
This streaming service includes iconic series like Game of Thrones and Friends, along with exclusive releases and a selection of timeless classics.
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- Select ‘Create Account’
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I’ll Be Gone in the Dark’s synopsis is as follows:
“An exploration of the case of the Golden State Killer who terrorized California in the 1970s and 1980s, committing 50 sexual assaults and 10 murders, and true crime author Michelle McNamara’s obsessive quest to find justice on behalf of his victims.”
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