The Emmy-winning documentary series, “The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst,” continues with its second season, airing a new episode on HBO on May 12, 2024, titled “The Unluckiest Man in the World.”
This episode focuses on the legal proceedings involving Robert Durst, a convicted murderer and New York real estate heir. The narrative centers on accusations against Durst’s attorney regarding evasive tactics during interrogation. Adding to the complexity, Durst makes the decision to take the stand in court.
“The Unluckiest Man in the World” is part of “The Jinx – Part Two,” a six-episode continuation of the groundbreaking documentary series. This second season focuses on the eight years following the original series, offering new insights through interviews, hidden material, and Durst’s prison calls. The series explores his arrest and trial for the murder of Susan Berman, a close friend whose death occurred on the eve of the first season’s finale.
“The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst” has garnered siginificant critical acclaim and popularity for its comprehensive investigation into the unsolved disappearance of Durst’s wife, Kathie, in 1982, and his suspected involvement in subsequent murders. Directed by Andrew Jarecki, the series, and the 2010 feature film “All Good Things,” draw on Durst’s life story. Notably, Robert Durst himself participated in over 20 hours of interviews with Jarecki.
“The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst: The Unluckiest Man in the World” airs on HBO on May 12, 2024, at 10:00 PM. Viewers can also stream the series on HBO Max.
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