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Miniseries – The Case Against Adnan Syed

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A re-examination of the 1999 disappearance and murder of 18-year-old Hae Min Lee in Baltimore County and the subsequent conviction of her ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed.
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A worthy Serial supplement that isn't without flaws, The Case Against Adnan Syed fleshes out the life of Hae Min Lee and gives context to in the complicated boon of true crime entertainment.

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Graeme Blundell The Australian 04/25/2019
Berg, much as the creators of the hugely successful Making a Murderer did, presents new discoveries, as well as revelations that challenge the state's case, featuring exclusive access to Syed and the defence team. Go to Full Review Suzi Feay Financial Times 04/01/2019
4/5
Losing sight of the victim is not a mistake Berg intends to make... It becomes clear that the lively Hae Min Lee's ostensibly ordinary life was hemmed by shadows. Go to Full Review Ed Power Daily Telegraph (UK) 04/01/2019
4/5
As testament to a tragedy, Berg's documentary was wrenching. As a quiet indictment of true crime and its ghastly razzmatazz, it was devastating. Go to Full Review Carissa Pavlica TV Fanatic 11/27/2019
4/5
The four-episode series does a lot to remind everyone involved that justice will only be done when everyone with relevant evidence is heard in full and Hae's killer is convicted without a reasonable doubt. Go to Full Review Rohan Naahar Hindustan Times 04/04/2019
2.5/5
You'll have to slog over three hours of revision before the Case Against Adnan Syed introduces any new information - and even that can't help but feel anticlimactic. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Michael J. D @RT27736979 01/01/2025 A 1-sided and tedious 'documentary' series. As a viewer, I felt manipulated and misled throughout this docuseries. Those who support Syed will likely appreciate it - but those who are curious to learn about the facts will be frustrated. See more klr d @RT03479079 10/06/2023 This is the type of true crime doc that draws me in. Very well crafted. Sure, it has a bias, but most true crime docs do. Well worth the time investment. At least 4 stars. See more Read all reviews
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Luke Brindle-Khym

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Rabia Chaudry

Attorney Syed Family Friend

Saad Chaudry

Adnan's best friend

Don Clinedinst

Self

Julianna Goldman

Self

Isha

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 10, 2019 Forbidden Love Family and friends of Adnan Syed, serving a life sentence for the murder of 18-year-old Hae Min Lee, recall the couple's high-school romance, their emotional breakup, and the events that led to Syed's arrest; Syed's family prepares for his appeal. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 17, 2019 In Between the Truth As Syed's appeal for a new trial gets underway, supporters look back at the 1999 confession of his friend Jay Wilds, who claimed he helped Syed bury Lee's body and whose testimony is called into question years later. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 24, 2019 Justice Is Arbitrary With Syed's 2016 post-conviction hearing for appeal drawing to a close, figures in the case reflect on issues raised by the original trial; attorney Susan Simpson and others probe lingering questions around the state's case against Syed. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 31, 2019 Time Is the Killer Despite being granted a new trial, Adnan Syed and his attorneys contend with the state's repeated appeals; private investigators grapple with outstanding questions as they reanalyze the forensic evidence surrounding Hae Min Lee's death. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 18, 2025 The Tree Grew After new evidence emerges, Adnan's lawyers push for a fresh investigation, sparking a fierce battle with prosecutors and turning his case into a complex legal and political struggle. Details

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Season Info

Director
Amy Berg
Executive Producer
Henrietta Conrad, Jemima Khan, Eric Fellner, Tim Bevan, Andrew M. Stearn
Network
HBO
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Documentary, Crime, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 10, 2019