Watershed for prestige true crime; finale timing as cultural lightning.
Why it matters
Episode guide
12 episodes across 2 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
A documentary reexamines real-estate heir Robert Durst’s connection to multiple deaths. Access becomes the plot. True crime that altered legal and TV history mid-air.
Network & studio
- HBO — cable network
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 2010s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Watershed for prestige true crime; finale timing as cultural lightning.
Creators
Andrew Jarecki
Key cast
- Robert Durst as Self
- Andrew Jarecki as Interviewer/Director
Flash facts
- HBO docuseries premiered February 2015.
- Finale’s hot-mic moment became a defining TV event of the decade.
- Helped launch the prestige true-crime boom alongside podcast culture.
- Later seasons revisited the saga after trial developments.
FAQ
What network aired The Jinx?
The Jinx is associated with HBO (2015).
Why is The Jinx in the TV Flash top 100 for the 2010s?
Watershed for prestige true crime; finale timing as cultural lightning.
Who are the key names behind The Jinx?
Creators and principals include Andrew Jarecki.
Official & further reading
External sites for further reading — TV Flash is not affiliated with these networks or studios.
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