Documentary series · HBO
The Jinx
The confession was just the beginning.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Robert Durst
Self
12 eps
Marc Smerling
Self
6 eps
Zachary Stuart-Pontier
Self
6 eps
Lynda Obst
Self
6 eps
Jeanine Pirro
Self
6 eps
Charles Bagli
Self
6 eps
Cody Cazalas
Self
6 eps
Gilberte Najamy
Self
6 eps
Ellen Strauss
Self
6 eps
Joe Becerra
Self
6 eps
Andrew Jarecki
Self
12 eps
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How The Jinx actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
The Jinx reads strongest on Character Depth, Bingeability and Tension.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
The story
What it's about
Robert Durst, scion of NY's billionaire real-estate family, has been accused of three murders but has evaded justice for over 30 years. Durst speaks in this true crime series, revealing secrets of a case that has baffled authorities.
The run
Seasons
2 seasons · 12 episodes.
Season 1 · Complete
The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst
20156 episodes
7.7IMDbRobert Durst, scion of one of New York's billionaire real estate families, has been accused of three murders but never convicted. Brilliant, reclusive, and the subject of relentless media scrutiny, he's never spoken publicly—until now. During interviews with Andrew Jarecki, he reveals secrets of the case that baffled authorities for 30 years. In 2010, Jarecki made the narrative film All Good Things based on the infamous story of Robert Durst. After Durst saw the film, he contacted Jarecki wanting to tell his story. What began as a feature documentary ultimately became a six-part series as more and more of his incredible story was revealed.
Best episode · S01E06 Chapter 6: What the Hell Did I Do?
Season 2 · Complete
Part Two
20246 episodes
7.0IMDbIn season 2, the filmmakers continue their investigation for the next eight years, uncovering hidden material, Durst's prison calls, and interviews with witnesses who had not come forward until now.
Best episode · S02E05 Mostly the Truth
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.
S01E06
Chapter 6: What the Hell Did I Do?
Present day: Nearly a decade has passed since the filmmakers began investigating Robert Durst and his alleged crimes. They have spoken to more than 100 participants in Robert's story, including family, friends, police, lawyers, jurors and journalists in an attempt to get at the truth.
- Directed by Andrew Jarecki
S01E04
Chapter 4: The State of Texas vs. Robert Durst
Two years after the dismembered body of Morris Black washed up on the shores of Galveston, TX, Robert Durst goes on trial with a formidable team of attorneys and a brilliant defense strategy.
- Directed by Andrew Jarecki
S01E05
Chapter 5: Family Values
Present Day: In the 33 years since Kathie Durst disappeared, no progress has been made in finding out what happened to her, or finding her body. Without answers, her family and friends continue to hunt for the truth.
- Directed by Andrew Jarecki
S01E01
Chapter 1: A Body in the Bay
A dismembered body discovered in Texas in 2001 is possibly connected to Durst. In 2012, Durst contacts director Andrew Jarecki about an interview.
- Directed by Andrew Jarecki
S02E05
Mostly the Truth
Bob takes the stand to tell his version of events, but on cross-examination finds prosecutor Lewin better-prepared than he anticipated.
- Directed by Andrew Jarecki
S01E03
Chapter 3: The Gangster's Daughter
Nearly 20 years after his wife disappeared, Robert Durst makes headlines again when his longtime confidante Susan Berman--a potential witness in the disappearance of Kathie Durst--is murdered in LA.
- Directed by Andrew Jarecki
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Kyle MartinExecutive Producer
- Lisa HellerExecutive Producer
- Sam NeaveProducer
- Nancy AbrahamExecutive Producer
- Sara RodriguezExecutive Producer
- Charlotte KaufmanProducer
Writing
- Marc SmerlingWriter
Direction
- Andrew JareckiDirector
Cinematography
- David Paul JacobsonDirector of Photography
- Marc SmerlingDirector of Photography
Music
- West Dylan ThordsonOriginal Music Composer
Where to watch
Streaming
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