The true crime series The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst has been hailed as one of the most definitive documentaries of all time, and after finally watching it, one viewer explains why it left her both speechless and angry for not tuning in sooner.
A Long-Awaited Watch
With an endless supply of true crime shows available, it can be overwhelming to decide what to watch. The Jinx had been sitting on my ready-to-watch pile for some time, despite countless reviews calling it an "ultimate" watch with an "unmatchable ending." This week, I finally got around to it, and it left me absolutely speechless. Very rarely does a programme live up to the expectations set by others, but this one most certainly delivers.
What Is The Jinx About?
First airing in 2015, The Jinx quickly cemented itself as a landmark true crime documentary, according to Sky. It is available to stream on Sky, NOW, and HBO Max. Sky previously revealed that the series results from nearly a decade of research by the filmmakers, who exposed police files, key witnesses, never-before-seen footage, private prison recordings, and thousands of pages of formerly hidden documents. The series draws viewers into a gripping investigation surrounding Robert Durst, an eccentric heir to a New York real estate empire long suspected in three unsolved murders — yet never convicted.
Critical Acclaim and Viewer Reactions
The Jinx boasts a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. One viewer remarked: "Compelling, chilling, weird. This is one of the more bizarre murder mystery docos you will see, and it will have you hooked. The best docu-series of 2015." Another added: "Perhaps the best true crime docuseries ever." A third wrote: "Peeling the layers away of psychopath bit by bit through a six part drama....with an unmatchable ending." A fourth 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."
Personal Experience: Speechless and Frustrated
Another viewer on social media noted that the series had the "wildest" twist, prompting me to tune in with high expectations. Without revealing too much, I was left utterly speechless after the final episode. I immediately had to watch Series 2, released in 2024, which was equally jaw-dropping. I found myself down a rabbit hole, desperate to know everything about the case. I was genuinely frustrated that I hadn't watched it sooner, given how long it has been widely available. The series gave me shivers down my spine.
Social Media Buzz
Now TV previously posted on Facebook: "The most chilling end to a documentary you'll ever see." Replies flooded in, with one person writing: "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.
