7.844 minSeason 2 • Episode 8
LatestEmpathy from strangers allows Betty to avoid facing what she's done, until she can't any more.
Anthology series in which each season is based on a true crime story featuring an epic tale of love gone wrong.
Acting
Amanda Peet's spiral into madness is genuinely unhinged.
Writing
Alexandra Cunningham weaponizes domestic dialogue.
Direction
Turns minivans and McMansions into instruments of dread.
Creator
Alexandra Cunningham
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real Betty Broderick is still alive and has been denied parole multiple times; she watches herself portrayed on TV from prison.
The show sparked renewed debate about the 'Scorned Woman' archetype and whether true crime narratives exploit female trauma for entertainment.
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