The chilling first trailer for Hulu’s new true crime series, Murdaugh: Death in the Family, has sparked significant interest as it reveals the dark secrets of one of South Carolina’s most powerful families. Scheduled to premiere on October 15, 2025, the series will explore the tragic events surrounding the Murdaugh family, including a mysterious death on their property that sets off a chain reaction of revelations.
The trailer introduces viewers to the Murdaugh family, who are depicted as influential figures deeply embedded in the legal landscape of South Carolina. Tension escalates when their son, Paul, becomes involved in a deadly boat crash, exposing the family’s already fragile dynamics. As the trailer unfolds, it hints at the family’s pre-existing corruption and the secrets that threaten to come to light. An ambitious journalist, portrayed by Brittany Snow, works tirelessly to uncover the truth behind the family’s dark past.
According to the official synopsis from Hulu, Murdaugh: Death in the Family focuses on Maggie and Alex Murdaugh, members of a prominent legal dynasty. Following the tragic boat incident, the family’s ties to several mysterious deaths raise serious questions, challenging everything they have built. The series draws inspiration from the Murdaugh Murders Podcast by Mandy Matney, which delves into the criminal investigations surrounding the 2021 double homicide of Paul and Maggie Murdaugh, bringing to light issues of insurance fraud, drug use, and murder.
This isn’t the first time the Murdaugh saga has been presented on screen. In 2023, Netflix released a six-part documentary series titled Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal, which further examined the shocking truths behind the Murdaugh family.
The series features a talented cast including Patricia Arquette as Maggie Murdaugh and Jason Clarke as Alex Murdaugh. Notably, Arquette is no stranger to true crime narratives, having previously portrayed Dee Dee Blanchard in Hulu’s The Act, which recounted the harrowing story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard.
As anticipation builds for the series, viewers can expect a compelling exploration of a family’s tragic unraveling, set against the backdrop of Southern legal power. The blend of personal tragedy and investigative journalism promises to create a gripping narrative that will engage true crime enthusiasts.
For those interested in the genre, Murdaugh: Death in the Family represents yet another significant addition to a year already rich with true crime content, including Netflix’s Monster: The Ed Gein Story and Peacock’s Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy. The series will be available for streaming on Hulu in the United States and on Disney Plus in the UK.