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How Good Is Making a Murderer?
Ratings across IMDb and TMDB, plus our verdict.
Consensus
8.2Highly Rated
Score Breakdown
★ TMDB7.9
★ IMDb8.5
The Verdict
Absolutely Worth Watching
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