The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst (2015)

The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst is a six-part true-crime documentary that takes viewers deep into the strange, secretive life of reclusive real estate heir Robert Durst. Directed by Andrew Jarecki and produced with Marc Smerling, the series pieces together nearly a decade of reporting — police files, never-before-seen footage, private prison recordings, witness interviews and thousands of pages of documents — to examine Durst’s alleged connections to a series of still-unsolved crimes, including the 1982 disappearance of his wife and the later deaths of family friend Susan Berman and neighbor Morris Black. Watching the series is like being embedded in a slow, meticulous investigation: you’ll move between archival materials, on-camera interviews with prosecutors, friends and alleged victims, and one particularly revealing extended interview with Durst himself. The storytelling builds steadily, layering new evidence and contradictions to create mounting suspense and unease. The filmmakers’ relationship with Durst and their access to rare material gives the series an intimate, sometimes unnerving feel — you’re often watching someone under intense scrutiny while trying to piece together motive, memory and denial. Expect a mix of journalistic rigor and cinematic tension. The Jinx alternates forensic detail and legal context with moments that feel like psychological portraiture, prompting questions about wealth, privilege and accountability. Viewers will likely experience a range of reactions — intrigue at the procedural sleuthing, shock at startling revelations, and discomfort at the moral ambiguities that remain even after the series concludes. Overall, The Jinx is compelling for anyone drawn to true crime, investigative journalism, or character studies of complicated figures. It doesn’t just recount events; it immerses you in the long, often frustrating process of chasing truth across decades, leaving you informed, unsettled, and still thinking about what justice can — or cannot — resolve.

Actors: Robert Durst, Andrew Jarecki, Gary Napoli

Genres: Crime, Documentary, Mystery

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