A bleak, measured drama unearths the gritty, suspenseful true crime of two brothers.
Tense. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is devastating. Based on true events.
Streaming on Netflix.
For a TV-MA, this one goes further: strong sex and nudity. Beyond that, strong violence and frequent strong language.
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The story of the Menéndez brothers, who were convicted in 1996 of murdering their parents José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menéndez.
No. Brace yourself.
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