The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, a harrowing true crime series, airs tonight on ITV at 9pm. The drama, which originally streamed on Disney Plus, has been described as a “slow motion nightmare” by viewers, leaving many “completely hooked” and “incredibly emotional”.
Story of Wrongful Conviction
The series focuses on Amanda Knox, an American student who was wrongfully convicted for the 2007 murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher in Perugia, Italy. Knox, then 20, gave a false confession after a 53-hour police interrogation and spent four years in an Italian prison before being acquitted.
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox delves into “her journey to set herself free”, according to ITV. The limited series is now available on ITV and streaming for free on ITVX.
Cast and Viewer Reactions
The show stars Grace Van Patten as Amanda Knox, alongside Sharon Horgan as her mother Edda Mellas, and Anna Van Patten as her sister Deanna. Viewers have praised the series: one IMdB user called it a “haunting descent into fear, injustice and resilience”, adding “it pulls you into it”. Another said they “sobbed like a child” watching it. A third described it as “emotionally powerful and compelling”.
Air Schedule
Two episodes will air every Friday night from 9pm to 11pm on ITV. The full boxset is also available to binge-watch on ITVX. The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox premieres Friday, July 17, at 9pm on ITV and ITVX.
