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== Critical reception ==

The series received generally positive reception. Trial by Media recieved a [[Metacritic]] score of 69, indicating "generally favorable reviews"<ref name="metacritic"/>, as well as an 82% rating on [[Rotten Tomatoes]]<ref name="tomato"/>.


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Trial by Media
GenreTrue crime
Documentary series
Directed by
  • Skye Borgman
  • Garrett Bradley
  • Yance Ford
  • Brian McGinn
  • Sierra Pettengill
  • Tony Yacenda
Composers
  • Scott Michael Smith
  • Tyler Strickland
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers
Production companySupper Club
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseMay 11, 2020 (2020-05-11)

Trial by Media is a documentary miniseries about famous court cases that are believed to have their outcome affected by extensive media coverage. The series premiered May 11, 2020 on Netflix.[1]

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byOriginal air date
1"Talk Show Murder"UnknownMay 11, 2020 (2020-05-11)
A man reveals his crush to a straight friend on "The Jenny Jones Show." Days later a murder occurs, leading to questions about the show's culpability.[2]
2"Subway Vigilante"UnknownMay 11, 2020 (2020-05-11)
Bernard Goetz shoots four black teenagers on a New York City subway in 1984. His claim of self-defense sets off a controversial, tabloid-fueled trial.[2]
3"41 Shots"UnknownMay 11, 2020 (2020-05-11)
After four white NYPD officers shoot the unarmed Amadou Diallo 41 times, defense lawyers press for a change of venue as racial tensions escalate.[2]
4"King Richard"UnknownMay 11, 2020 (2020-05-11)
Charged with fraud and money laundering, HealthSouth CEO Richard Scrushy mounts an outlandish defense and resorts to co-hosting a religious talk show.[2]
5"Big Dan's"UnknownMay 11, 2020 (2020-05-11)
After a woman is raped on a bar's pool table, the trial is televised live on CNN, revealing the woman's identity and the brutal cross-examination.[2]
6"Blago!"UnknownMay 11, 2020 (2020-05-11)
When Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich finds himself facing a corruption trial, he tries to embrace the media and even goes on "Celebrity Apprentice."[2]

Critical reception

The series received generally positive reception. Trial by Media recieved a Metacritic score of 69, indicating "generally favorable reviews"[3], as well as an 82% rating on Rotten Tomatoes[4].

References

  1. ^ "Trial by Media (TV Series 2020– ) - IMDb". IMDB.com.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Trial By Media - Netflix Official Site". Netflix.
  3. ^ "Trial by Media - TV Show Reviews - Metacritic". Metacritic.com.
  4. ^ "Trial by Media: Season 1 - Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes.