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Season 1 – Conversations With a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes

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A compilation of newer interviews with previously unheard recordings examines serial killer David Berkowitz's mark on 1970s New York.
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John Anderson Wall Street Journal Jul 31
Transforming a nearly 50-year-old true-crime story into a thriller isn’t easy, but director Joe Berlinger injects new life and atmosphere into a virtual urban legend that has the one element essential to any mythic mystery. Go to Full Review Melissa Camacho Common Sense Media Aug 15
The true crime docuseries pulls together recorded segments of prison interviews with David Berkowitz, and combines them with details about his murder spree and arrest, and brief reenactments to make it all the more interesting. Go to Full Review Joel Keller Decider Aug 1
Watching Conversations With A Killer: The Son Of Sam Tapes is a bit of a frustrating experience because you just want to hear from Berkowitz... But the interview with Berkowitz is fascinating enough to keep us watching despite the frustration. Go to Full Review Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com Jul 30
3.5/5
Conversations With a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes is an impactful and insightful watch that will leave most viewers engaged. Go to Full Review Karina Adelgaard Heaven of Horror Jul 30
3/5
This is the first installment featuring a serial killer who is still alive. Of course, this begs the question: why rely on decade-old tape recordings instead of just interviewing him now? Go to Full Review Christopher Campbell Nonfics (Substack) Jul 29
You might not need another telling of David Berkowitz’s serial killings in New York in the late 1970s...But if you do want it, this three-part installment in the Conversations with a Killer series is a tight, psychologically engrossing retread. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael W @mawilps Aug 17 This crime docuseries was great. The entire crew did a great job on telling the story of David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam killer, and how he became one of the most feared psycho killers ever. It was really disturbing and crazy to see why David killed all of those innocent people. If you haven't seen this docuseries yet, check it out sometime. It's worth watching. See more Connor S @CWSutherland Aug 7 God bless the victims! See more Marc Z @TKDLife Aug 1 I kind of felt like everything that could be said about this case was said. I have become convinced that Maurice Terry's theory that there were multiple killers was pretty sound. This documentary does a good job of telling the story and showing the historic looks at NYC in the late 1970's and of making you think David Berkowitz was a more calculated and manipulative lone killer than I had previously thought. I also had no idea of the connections to Scorsese's Taxi Driver. It is really good documentary. I am not sure of the conclusion and may go back and watch Sons of Sam again. See more Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jul 30, 2025 Fear City In New York, 1976, a series of seemingly random shootings ignites anxiety throughout the city, leaving law enforcement scrambling to connect the deaths. Details Episode 2 Aired Jul 30, 2025 On the Prowl As his murder count rises, so does Berkowitz's brazenness as he toys with the media; the origin of his Son of Sam alias is revealed. Details Episode 3 Aired Jul 30, 2025 No One Is Safe With the public's fear growing more intense by the day, the police desperately search for the break they need. Details

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Season Info

Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 30, 2025
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