The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst has been hailed as one of the most definitive true crime documentaries of all time. The series, which first aired in 2015, delves into the strange history of Robert Durst, an eccentric heir to a New York real estate empire suspected in three unsolved murders. Despite the suspicions, Durst had never been convicted.
According to Sky, the documentary results from nearly a decade of research by filmmakers, who exposed police files, key witnesses, never-before-seen footage, private prison recordings, and thousands of pages of formerly hidden documents. The series is available to stream on Sky, NOW, and HBO Max.
Critical Acclaim and Viewer Reactions
The Jinx holds a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. One reviewer described it as 'compelling, chilling, weird' and 'one of the more bizarre murder mystery docs you will see,' calling it the best docu-series of 2015. Another viewer wrote, 'Perhaps the best true crime docuseries ever.' A third praised the series for 'peeling the layers away of a psychopath bit by bit through a six part drama…with an unmatchable ending.'
Viewers have been particularly struck by the final episode. One commented, 'Mind blowing, the final episode is beyond my immediate comprehension, not because I could not understand it, but because of how it unravels so dramatically, the truth, after 30 plus years.' Another called it the 'wildest' twist.
Personal Experience and Impact
After seeing countless reviews, I finally tuned in and was left speechless. The series lived up to the high expectations. The final episode left me with shivers down my spine, and I immediately watched Series 2, which was just as jaw-dropping. I was annoyed I hadn't watched it sooner, given how long it has been available.
Now TV previously posted on Facebook: 'The most chilling end to a documentary you’ll ever see.' Replies poured in, with one person recalling, 'I remember my mom watching this documentary. I always remembered his eyes so dark and empty. Still gives me the creeps.'
The Jinx can be streamed on NOW and HBO Max.
