Unlocking the Truth
TV series
Unlocking the Truth
2016–, English, on MTV.
Love, lust, murder, mystery, suspense...all the makings of a great dramatic story. The catch? It’s not a fictional story. It’s real life. This serialized documentary series follows the journey of alleged wrongfully convicted prisoners fighting for their freedom. We will navigate these cases in an effort to uncover the truth with the highest possible stakes – the lives and freedom of innocent people locked up for life, and the duty to honor the lives of those lost. This series takes an in-depth look into three criminal cases through the unique POV of Ryan Ferguson, who at 19 years old was convicted of a murder he didn’t commit
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 41 min
- Status
- Still running
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Unlocking the Truth isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.
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Latest episode
S1 E8: Hope Is a Hell of a Thing
Aired 5 October 2016
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 17 August 2016
- Network
- MTV
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Documentary
- Rated
- TV-14
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Unlocking the Truth: quick answers
Is Unlocking the Truth worth watching?
Unlocking the Truth doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Unlocking the Truth are there?
Unlocking the Truth has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 41 minutes each.
Is Unlocking the Truth finished?
Unlocking the Truth is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Unlocking the Truth on?
Unlocking the Truth isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Unlocking the Truth parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Unlocking the Truth is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Unlocking the Truth?
If you liked Unlocking the Truth, try Crime Scene: The Texas Killing Fields, Conversations with a Killer: The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes, Inside the World's Toughest Prisons.