TV series

The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness

Name: The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness
Genre: Documentary, Crime
Cast: Maury Terry, Paul Giamatti, David Berkowitz

2021, English, on Netflix.

A closed case is only the beginning.

The Son of Sam case grew into a lifelong obsession for journalist Maury Terry, who became convinced that the murders were linked to a Satanic cult.

Documentary Crime

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Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Episode length: 62 min
Status: Ended in 2021

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7.0/10 from 143 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness

The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness is streaming on Netflix in India.

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Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

Latest episode

S1 E4: Rabbit Hole

Aired 5 May 2021

Seasons 1

Limited Series

2021 · 4 episodes · 6.6/10

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Details

First aired: 5 May 2021
Last aired: 5 May 2021
Network: Netflix
Language: English
Country: United States
Type: Miniseries
Rated: A

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The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness: quick answers

Is The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 143 TMDB viewer ratings.

How many seasons of The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness are there?

The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 62 minutes each.

Is The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness finished?

Yes. The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness ended in 2021, so you can watch the whole story.

Which OTT platform is The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness on?

The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness is rated A. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

What shows are like The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness?

If you liked The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness, try Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes, Trust Me: The False Prophet, Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer.