How many seasons and episodes does Making a Murderer have?

Making a Murderer has 2 seasons and 20 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on December 18, 2015.

Is Making a Murderer renewed, ended, or canceled?

Making a Murderer has concluded its run and is officially ended.

How long does it take to binge watch Making a Murderer?

It takes 20h 0m (1200 minutes) to watch the complete run of Making a Murderer. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 10 days. Possible with dedication! Finishing this 20-hour series over Saturday and Sunday requires around 10 hours of viewing each day.

Where can you stream or watch Making a Murderer?

Making a Murderer is available for streaming on Digital on-demand platforms & broadcast archives. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.

What is the official age rating for Making a Murderer?

Making a Murderer has an official content rating of TV-14.

Who are the lead actors in Making a Murderer?

The primary ensemble cast includes Steven Avery as Self, Kathleen Zellner as Self.

Binge-Watching Time Guide

How Long Does It Take to Watch Making a Murderer?

2015 · 2 Seasons · 20 Episodes · Total Runtime: 20h 0m (1,200 mins)

Total Watch Time

20h 0m

1,200 minutes of non-stop content across all 20 episodes.

Weekend Binge Verdict

Intense Weekend Marathon

Possible with dedication! Finishing this 20-hour series over Saturday and Sunday requires around 10 hours of viewing each day.

Average Episode Length

60 mins

Typical episode runtime excluding ad breaks and credit sequences.

Standard Pace (2 hrs/day)

10 days

Finish by approximately Nov 20, 2026 if starting today.

Viewing Pace & Completion Dates

Estimate when you will complete the series based on your daily viewing commitment starting today (November 10, 2026):

Casual (1 hr/day)

20 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 30, 2026

Recommended Pace

Standard (2 hrs/day)

10 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 20, 2026

Dedicated (4 hrs/day)

5 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 15, 2026

Weekend Marathon (8 hrs/day)

3 days

Estimated completion:
Nov 13, 2026

Watch Time at Higher Playback Speeds

If you listen to commentary or watch at accelerated speeds on streaming apps:

1.00× (Normal): 20h 0m 1.25× Speed: 16h 0m (saves 4h) 1.50× Speed: 13h 20m (saves 6.7h)

Season-by-Season Runtime Breakdown

Season	Episodes	Total Runtime	Avg Length	Share of Series
Season 1 Longest Season	10 episodes	10h 0m (600 mins)	60 mins/ep	50%
Season 2 Shortest Season	10 episodes	10h 0m (600 mins)	60 mins/ep	50%

Frequently Asked Questions About Binge-Watching Making a Murderer

Can I binge-watch Making a Murderer in a single weekend?

Possible with dedication! Finishing this 20-hour series over Saturday and Sunday requires around 10 hours of viewing each day. A 48-hour weekend provides about 16 to 24 waking hours; Making a Murderer contains 20h 0m of episodes.

How long does it take to watch all seasons of Making a Murderer at 2 hours a day?

At a steady rate of 2 hours per day, it will take approximately 10 days to finish the complete series. If you begin today, your projected finish date is Nov 20, 2026.

Which season of Making a Murderer is the longest?

Season 1 is the longest season with a total runtime of 10h 0m across 10 episodes.

How many total hours and episodes are in Making a Murderer?

The series consists of 20 episodes across 2 seasons, totaling 20h 0m (1,200 minutes) of screen time.