The Confession Killer
Created by Taki Oldham, Robert Kenner
On Netflix
A forensic true-crime investigation into a serial killer's confessions and the systemic failures that allowed false convictions to proliferate.
Henry Lee Lucas rose to infamy when he confessed to hundreds of unsolved murders. This docuseries examines the truth -- and horrifying consequences.
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- StreamNetflix
Questions people ask
Is The Confession Killer easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Is The Confession Killer scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 93% of series.
Is The Confession Killer sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of series.
Does The Confession Killer leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is The Confession Killer violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like The Confession Killer
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Confession Killer
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Confession Killer, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Confession Killer, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Confession Killer, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
