

TV series
I'll Be Gone in the Dark
2020–2021, English, on HBO. Created by Liz Garbus.
After a decade of terror, the Golden State Killer vanished. One woman refused to let him disappear.
An exploration of the case of the Golden State Killer who terrorized California in the 1970s and 1980s, committing 50 sexual assaults and 10 murders, and true crime author Michelle McNamara's obsessive quest to find justice on behalf of his victims.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 7
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2021
Worth the Hype
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7.0/10 from 142 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch I'll Be Gone in the Dark
I'll Be Gone in the Dark is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India.
Availability in India as of 11 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E7: Show Us Your Face
Aired 21 June 2021
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Liz GarbusCreator
- Amy RyanMichelle McNamara's Words (voice) · 7 ep
- Joseph James DeAngeloSelf (archive footage) · 7 ep
- Patton OswaltSelf - Michelle's Husband · 6 ep
- Michelle McNamaraSelf (archive footage) · 6 ep
- Paul HaynesSelf - Michelle's Researcher, Citizen Detective · 6 ep
- Larry CromptonSelf - Ret. Detective, Contra Costa County · 5 ep
- Melanie BarbeauSelf - Citizen Detective · 5 ep
- Paul HolesSelf - Ret. Chief of Forensics, Contra Costa County · 4 ep
- Karen KilgariffSelf - Host, My Favorite Murder Podcast · 4 ep
- Billy JensenSelf - Crime Writer, Citizen Detective · 3 ep
- Daniel GreenbergSelf - Michelle's Literary Agent · 3 ep
- Kathleen ConroySelf - Michelle's Sister · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 28 June 2020
- Last aired
- 21 June 2021
- Network
- HBO
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-MA
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What I'll Be Gone in the Dark is based on
I'll Be Gone in the Dark is based on I'll Be Gone in the Dark (2018) by Michelle McNamara.
2018
I'll Be Gone in the Dark
By Michelle McNamara
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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I'll Be Gone in the Dark: quick answers
Is I'll Be Gone in the Dark worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 142 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of I'll Be Gone in the Dark are there?
I'll Be Gone in the Dark has 1 season and 7 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is I'll Be Gone in the Dark finished?
Yes. I'll Be Gone in the Dark ended in 2021, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is I'll Be Gone in the Dark on?
I'll Be Gone in the Dark is streaming on JioHotstar and VI movies and tv in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
I'll Be Gone in the Dark parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
I'll Be Gone in the Dark is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like I'll Be Gone in the Dark?
If you liked I'll Be Gone in the Dark, try Homicide, Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer, Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes.
Who created I'll Be Gone in the Dark?
I'll Be Gone in the Dark was created by Liz Garbus and stars Amy Ryan, Joseph James DeAngelo, Patton Oswalt.
What is I'll Be Gone in the Dark based on?
I'll Be Gone in the Dark is based on I'll Be Gone in the Dark (2018) by Michelle McNamara.
