The critically acclaimed documentary series Making a Murderer will be expanded into a second season featuring brand new episodes. Netflix announced that production is currently underway on the follow-up episodes of the docuseries which earned six Emmy Award nominations including Outstanding Writing for a Nonfiction Series and Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series. Season two will focus on the post-conviction process and reunites executive producers/directors Moira Demos and Laura Ricciardi for an in-depth look at what’s taken place following the release of Making a Murderer. The new episodes will feature Steven Avery’s lawyer Kathleen Zellner and Brendan Dassey’s legal team led by Steve Drizin and Laura Nirider.
“We are extremely grateful for the tremendous response to, and support of, the series. The viewers’ interest and attention has ensured that the story is not over, and we are fully committed to continuing to document events as they unfold” said Ricciardi and Demos.
“Because of Ricciardi’s and Demos’ incredible vision, commitment and keen eye, audiences around the globe became completely captivated by the personal stories of Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey and the unique lens their experiences provide into the criminal justice system,” said Lisa Nishimura, Netflix VP of Original Documentary Programming. “We’re thrilled to be continuing our longstanding relationship with the filmmakers, and look forward to giving our global viewers eagerly anticipated updates on this story.”
Details on Season 2: “The new installments will take fans of the acclaimed documentary series back inside the story of convicted murderer Steven Avery, and his co-defendant, Brendan Dassey, as their respective investigative and legal teams challenge their convictions and the State fights to have the convictions and life sentences upheld.”
