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I'll Be Gone in the Dark
How many episodes are in Ill be gone in the dark?
Genre

  • True crime
  • Documentary

Based onI'll Be Gone in the Dark
by Michelle McNamara
Narrated byAmy Ryan
Music byPhilip Sheppard
Opening theme"Avalanche" by Aimee Mann
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes7 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producers

  • Liz Garbus
  • Dan Cogan
  • Michelle McNamara
  • Patton Oswalt
  • Dave Rath
  • Nancy Abraham
  • Lisa Heller

Producers

  • Elizabeth Wolff
  • Kate Barry

CinematographyThorsten Thielow
Editors

  • Jawad Metni
  • Alyse Ardell Spiegel
  • Erin Barnett
  • Samuel Nalband

Running time55–60 minutes
Production companies

  • HBO Documentary Films
  • Story Syndicate

DistributorHBO
Release
Original releaseJune 28, 2020 –
June 21, 2021

I'll Be Gone in the Dark is an American true crime documentary television series directed by Liz Garbus, Elizabeth Wolff, Myles Kane and Josh Koury, revolving around Michelle McNamara as she writes a book about and investigates the Golden State Killer. The original six-part series premiered on June 28, 2020, on HBO, and concluded on August 2, 2020.[1] A special episode premiered on June 21, 2021.[2]

Premise[edit]

Michelle McNamara lived a quiet life, but as her family slept, she spent the night investigating and writing a book about the Golden State Killer, delving into the world of online chat rooms and crime blogs. She hid her addiction to opioids which ultimately contributed to her death prior to the completion of her book.[3]

Episodes[edit]

Production[edit]

In April 2018, HBO Documentary Films acquired rights to I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara, with plans to adapt the book into a docuseries, with her husband Patton Oswalt serving as an executive producer.[11] Production on the series began on April 24, 2018.[12] In May 2018, it was announced Liz Garbus would direct the series.[13] McNamara's researcher Paul Haynes and crime journalist Billy Jensen, both of whom helped Oswalt finish the book, were signed on as co-executive producers.[14] The series features interviews with detectives, survivors, family members, and Amy Ryan narrating excerpts from McNamara's book.[15]

Reception[edit]

Critical response[edit]

Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 96% based on 48 reviews, with an average rating of 8.37/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Director Liz Garbus smartly centers I'll Be Gone in the Dark around the late Michelle McNamara's passionate efforts, weaving together a heavy, but important tapestry of trauma, obsession, and survival.[16] Metacritic gave the series a weighted average score of 82 out of 100 based on 20 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[17]

Ratings[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Hersko, Tyler (May 4, 2020). "I'll Be Gone in the Dark' Trailer: True Crime Docuseries Brings Michelle McNamara's Book to HBO". IndieWire. Archived from the original on May 17, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  2. ^ Kreps, Daniel (May 27, 2021). "HBO Announces New Episode of True Crime Docuseries 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark'". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on May 27, 2021. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
  3. ^ Alter, Ethan (June 25, 2020). "Patton Oswalt reflects on 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark' and Michelle McNamara's accidental overdose: 'There were signs that I didn't know to look for'". Yahoo!. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (June 30, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.28.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on June 30, 2020. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  5. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (July 7, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.5.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on July 8, 2020. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  6. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (July 14, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.12.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on July 14, 2020. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  7. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (July 21, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.19.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on July 21, 2020. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  8. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (July 28, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.26.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on July 28, 2020. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  9. ^ a b Metcalf, Mitch (August 4, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.2.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Archived from the original on August 5, 2020. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  10. ^ a b c Berman, Marc (June 22, 2021). "Monday Ratings: The Bachelorette Leads ABC to Diluted Victory". Programming Insider. Archived from the original on August 4, 2021. Retrieved August 4, 2021.
  11. ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (April 9, 2018). "Docuseries Based On Michelle McNamara's 'I'll Be Gone In The Dark' True-Crime Book In Works At HBO". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 12, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  12. ^ Raphael, Michele (April 25, 2018). "Arrest of 'Golden State Killer' Mirrors Prediction in Michelle McNamara's Book". LA Weekly. Archived from the original on April 26, 2018. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  13. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 1, 2018). "Docuseries Based On Michelle McNamara's Golden State Killer Book 'I'll Be Gone In the Dark' Greenlighted By HBO". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 3, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  14. ^ Rico, Klaritza (May 4, 2020). "TV News Roundup: 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark' Premiere Date Announced". Variety. Archived from the original on July 7, 2020. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  15. ^ "I'll Be Gone in the Dark". HBO. Archived from the original on May 17, 2020. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  16. ^ "I'll Be Gone in the Dark: Season 1 (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  17. ^ "I'll Be Gone in the Dark: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  18. ^ Pucci, Douglas (July 28, 2020). "Live+3 Weekly Ratings: 'Greenleaf' Fifth Season Premiere Among the Top 20 Raw Gainers in Adults 18-49". Programming Insider. Archived from the original on July 28, 2020. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
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  23. ^ Pucci, Douglas (August 10, 2020). "Live+3 Weekly Ratings: 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' is Wednesday's Top Telecast in Adults 18-49". Programming Insider. Archived from the original on August 31, 2020. Retrieved August 10, 2020.

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Is I'll be gone in the dark a true story?

Most of those series fit neatly within the true crime niche, but I'll Be Gone in the Dark represents an exception. Yes, the HBO docuseries explores how Golden State Killer Joseph James DeAngelo was ultimately apprehended after decades eluding identification.

Who finished I'll be gone in the dark?

At the time of her death, McNamara's book was only two-thirds completed. Crime writer Paul Haynes, investigative journalist Billy Jensen, and McNamara's husband, comedian Patton Oswalt, helped complete the book following her death.

Where to watch I'll be gone in the dark episodes?

Watch I'll Be Gone In The Dark Streaming Online | Hulu (Free Trial)

What episode of I'll be gone in the dark is Karen Kilgariff?

The popular true-crime podcast My Favorite Murder gets a mention in the episode, so it's worth linking to the episode where hosts Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark talk to Oswalt, Haynes, and Jensen about McNamara's book and the process of completing it.