Limited Series

(2020)
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Episodes 8

1 Chapter 1: Execution-Style Murder

November 11, 2020

52m

In 1993, the execution-style killing of a Boston police officer sets off a frantic citywide search for suspects.

2 Chapter 2: Usual Suspects

November 11, 2020

56m

Police home in on a suspect, a 19-year-old named Sean K. Ellis. Boston journalists and cops recall another murder case that fanned racial tensions.

3 Chapter 3: Three Trials

November 11, 2020

58m

As Ellis and his lawyers recount his first jury trial, former jurors share their decision processes. A witness's statements are put to the test.

4 Chapter 4: Badge Of Shame

November 11, 2020

54m

Journalists expose corruption in the Boston Police Department, inspiring Ellis to seek a new trial and perhaps a new lawyer.

5 Chapter 5: Hidden Link

November 11, 2020

54m

Ellis' attorney, Rosemary Scapicchio, remains dogged in her pursuit of the missing documents that may hold the key to her client getting a new trial.

6 Chapter 6: A Taste Of Freedom

November 11, 2020

54m

Knowing it's his last chance, Ellis nervously prepares for a fourth murder trial. Also, an investigator searches for an old witness.

7 Chapter 7: Black Irish

November 11, 2020

1h

As the voters of Suffolk County prepare to elect their next district attorney, Scapicchio digs into who funded the reward for Ellis' conviction.

8 Chapter 8: Worst Case Scenario

November 11, 2020

52m

The election of a new district attorney gives Ellis reason to hope. Later, a hush-hush press conference puts everyone on edge.

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