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Season 1 – Murder on Middle Beach

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First-time filmmaker Madison Hamburg tries to solve his mother's violent murder near her Connecticut home in 2010.
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Murder on Middle Beach — Season 1

Murder on Middle Beach — Season 1

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Tracing through a family's history to try and solve a murder, this unusual docuseries weds true crime and personal memoir for a particularly poignant punch.

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Ashlie D. Stevens Salon.com 12/08/2020
It doesn't have a tidy ending, but grief rarely does. Filmmakers could learn a lot from how Madison Hamburg focuses on the emotional ripple effects of crime, and the very human toll that loss takes on a family and community. Go to Full Review
Katie Rife AV Club 11/17/2020
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On the one hand, if anyone has the right to tell this story, it's Hamburg. And the human toll of his investigation is very close to the surface in Murder On Middle Beach, particularly when his questions get more pointed later on. Go to Full Review
Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter 11/17/2020
The Serial-style mystery rarely comes together in as traditionally satisfying a whodunit way as you might hope for... but the way the series gels is as the latest meta examination of why we're attracted to true crime in all its forms. Go to Full Review
Diane Pershing Malibu Times 01/09/2021
...although the first of four episodes starts off slowly, we soon become engrossed in the journey of 28-year-old Beach as he tries to solve the mystery of who murdered his beloved mother in 2010. Go to Full Review
Marlow Stern The Daily Beast 12/30/2020
One true crime docuseries I'd highly recommend is HBO's Murder on Middle Beach, following a young man's fight to solve his mother's mysterious murder. It's a wild tale... Go to Full Review
Cassie da Costa Vanity Fair 12/01/2020
Pays careful attention to complex human behavior, all viewed through the humility of its filmmaker. Go to Full Review
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MT N @RT31171304 10/05/2024 "Murder on Middle Beach" tells the riveting story of a son who, in the wake of his mother's murder, unkowingly initiates the process of healing the deep wounds within his fractured family. While the investigation into his mother's death is at the forefront, the film dives far deeper, exploring the complex dynamics of family relationships and the uniqueness of each individual within them. It's a thought-provoking, emotional journey that will not only keep you fixated, but also leave you reflecting on your own family bonds. By the end, you may find yourself inspired to reconcile old rifts and strengthen the connections that matter most. See more Patrick A. C @RT97707689 09/18/2023 I think I see a façade. 'Ordeal by Innocence' by Agatha Christie. The guilty person(s) is(are) in that room, is the gist of the novel. See more Brian S @RT46679039 08/25/2023 Almost entirely pointless. This show should stay on the shelf until the case is solved. See more Corey W @RT31768611 02/10/2023 Murder on Middle Beach is a fascinating true crime story that manages to have a fresh voice in a vast sea of similar offerings. It helps that the crime in question is deeply compelling, with many possible leads and it's all kept grounded by the narrator, who is also the son of the victim. See more 08/21/2021 Decent documentary. A little too much speculation for me. I found myself wanting more concrete evidence and there wasn't much. Otherwise, it was well done. I hope the son gets some closure. See more 08/05/2021 Madison had an hard job in here, and that must be valued. He documented all the aspects related with the death of his mother, all people (including family) involved and some old footage of his childhood. It has touching, revolting and warming moments. There is a lot of rewarding crafty work and courage behind this top-notch documentary. By itself, the documentary is already extremely pertinent and cleverly intriguing, but it deserves an extra-point for all the courage of making it so well and being in the most difficult position at the same time. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 15, 2020 Mom's Dead Following the unsolved murder of his mother Barbara in 2010, Madison Hamburg returns to his hometown of Madison, Connecticut to piece together her life story; Madison dives into his parents' divorce and the unsettling details of his mother's life. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 22, 2020 Rooms and Tables Madison looks into his mother's involvement with the Gifting Tables -- a marketing scheme originally intended to uplift women. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 29, 2020 Sisters Barbara's sister shares her history with substance abuse; Madison is shaken by an accusation against a family member; Conway and Ali offer their accounts of the morning they discovered Barbara's body; Madison consults a private investigator. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 6, 2020 Reasonable Doubts With the 10-year anniversary of his mother's death approaching, Madison leaves no stone unturned in his quest for the truth, despite concerns that his documentary may be doing more harm than good. Details
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Season Info

Director
Madison Hamburg
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 15, 2020