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Hulu is diving into one of the most notorious true-crime cases of the 21st century with its new limited series, The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox. Starring Grace Van Patten as Knox, the eight-episode docudrama revisits the infamous murder trial that captivated global headlines and explores the media frenzy, wrongful conviction, and eventual exoneration. But this time, Amanda Knox herself is behind the camera — serving as an executive producer and helping craft the narrative from her perspective.

With new revelations promised and a powerhouse creative team that includes Monica Lewinsky, the series blends stylized dramatization with personal storytelling. Here’s everything to know about Hulu’s buzzy new series before you stream it.

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The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox recounts the events surrounding Knox’s wrongful conviction for the 2007 murder of British exchange student Meredith Kercher in Perugia, Italy. The series examines how tabloid sensationalism, cultural biases,...

A fresh batch of true crime, survival adventures, anime favorites, and food competitions lands this week. Whether you want an intricate mystery from Australia or a high-energy build competition with celebrity teammates, there is plenty to line up on your watchlist. Everything below is organized by show, and each entry includes the exact day it arrives so you can plan out your evenings.

You will find returning staples like ‘Alone’, ‘Naked and Afraid’, and ‘The Great Food Truck Race’, along with new and recent highlights such as ‘Lego Masters Jr.’ and ‘The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox’. Anime fans get multiple series in one drop, while food-show devotees can spend Saturday with kitchen chaos and cross-country truck hustles. Dive in and set reminders.

‘Lego Masters Jr.’ (2025) Lego Masters Jr.

‘Lego Masters Jr.’ arrives Tuesday, August 19, 2025. The special event spin-off pairs young builders with celebrity teammates as they tackle themed challenges judged by Brickmasters.

True-crime fans are in for a treat later this month when Hulu debuts its latest based-on-real-life production, The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox. Following the infamous case that rocked the world in 2007, Grace Van Patten will star as the titular woman whose name made international headlines after she was accused of murdering her roommate and fellow exchange student in Perugia, Italy. As part of Collider’s Exclusive Preview event, we’ve got not just one but two brand-new, never-before-seen images of Van Patten in her latest leading role.

It’s the tale of two Amandas in today’s photos, as the showcased versions of the young woman couldn’t be more different from one another. The first depicts her as carefree, wearing a red and pink striped sweater and showing off an award-winning smile. Looking off camera, she walks through the brick streets, presumably in her temporary new home, eager...

La misma Amanda Knox ejerce de productora ejecutiva. © Disney+

Disney+ ha desvelado el primer tráiler y póster de su miniserie original Amanda Knox: una historia retorcida, creada por K.J. Steinberg (This Is Us).

Amanda Knox: una historia retorcida está inspirada en el caso real de la joven estadounidense que fue condenada injustamente por el trágico asesinato de su compañera de piso, Meredith Kercher, y su lucha por demostrar su inocencia.

La serie de ocho episodios está protagonizada por Grace Van Patten (Tell Me Lies) como Amanda Knox. La acompañan en el reparto Sharon Horgan, John Hoogenakker, Francesco Acquaroli, Giuseppe De Domenico y Roberta Mattei. En un principio, Margaret Qualley (La sustancia) estuvo vinculada al personaje de Knox, pero abandonó el proyecto por conflictos de agenda.

El caso ha sido objeto de múltiples relatos. La propia Knox ha publicado dos libros autobiográficos, fue el centro de un documental en Netflix en...

We’re getting the first look at footage of The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, Hulu’s upcoming limited series starring Grace Van Patten as the wrongfully accused killer.

“In 2007, I was halfway around the world, studying abroad in Italy,” Knox says in a voiceover as she arrives home to her apartment to find her roommate dead. “I had no idea that my dream was about to become a nightmare.”

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox is inspired by the true story of Amanda Knox was wrongfully convicted for the tragic murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, and her 16-year odyssey to set herself free. The series traces Amanda’s relentless fight to prove her innocence and reclaim her freedom and examines why authorities and the world stood so firmly in judgment.

The trailer begins with Knox explaining her decision to return to Italy. “Why would I return to a...

Amanda Knox’s wild true story is getting the scripted docudrama treatment.

Hulu has released a trailer for The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, starring Grace Van Patten (Tell Me Lies) as the accused killer, premiering Wednesday, Aug. 20 with the first two episodes. In the trailer — which you can watch below — Amanda’s parents sneak her back into Italy as she narrates, “Why would I return to a country where I was convicted of murder? Because in order to move forward, I need to go back.”

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"Does the truth exist if no one believes it?" Unfortunately, a good question these days... Hulu has debuted the official trailer for their next true crime series out this summer titled The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox. This is a fictional cinematic version of the entire story of American Amanda Knox, who was wrongly imprisoned for murder in Italy. Everyone knows her story as it was big in the media for many years - after being acquitted, Knox also wrote her memoir titled "Waiting to Be Heard" then Netflix released a doc about her called simply Amanda Knox. "Inspired by the story of how Amanda Knox was wrongfully convicted for the tragic murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, and her 16-year odyssey to set herself free." Grace Van Patten stars in this series created by "This Is Us" writer Kj Steinberg. The cast also features Sharon Horgan, John Hoogenakker, Francesco Acquaroli,...

The trailer for the upcoming Hulu limited series The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox has just been released!

Tell Me Lies actress Grace Van Patten stars in the titular role of Amanda Knox, who was accused of murdering her roommate in Italy.

Keep reading to find out more and watch the trailer…

Here’s a synopsis: The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox follows the eponymous American college student, who arrives in Italy for her study abroad only to be wrongfully imprisoned for murder weeks later. The series traces Amanda’s relentless fight to prove her innocence and reclaim her freedom and examines why authorities and the world stood so firmly in judgment.

Also starring in the series are Sharon Horgan, John Hoogenakker, Francesco Acquaroli, Giuseppe De Domenico and Roberta Mattei.

Amanda Knox, herself, and Monica Lewinski are among the executive producers.

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox is set to debut on Wednesday,...

Amanda Knox is looking to break free from the one thing that defines her — but first, as the actress playing her says in the trailer, she has to go back.

“Many people think they know my story. But now, finally, it’s my turn to tell it,” says Grace Van Patten in the role of Knox for Hulu’s forthcoming limited series The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox.

In the first footage (below), the Tell Me Lies star makes her debut as Knox for the series that also boasts Knox as a producer behind the scenes, along with Monica Lewinsky.

The scripted series, inspired by actual events, spans 15 years to cover the time from Knox’s infamous murder accusation in Perugia, Italy, up to modern day. The trailer asks if the truth exists if no one believes it, and sees Van Patten saying, “For 15 years, I’ve been defined by...

Amanda Knox becomes an easy target in the official trailer for The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, the upcoming limited series from Hulu. Set to premiere on Aug. 20, the show recounts a dramatized version of the murder trial Knox faced in which she was wrongfully convicted following the death of her roommate, Meredith Kercher.

In the trailer, Grace Van Patten stars as Knox during her days as a bright-eyed student studying abroad in Italy. She learns quickly that her studies didn’t prepare her to be intensely interrogated by authorities in Italian.

Hulu has revealed the official trailer and key art for The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox. The limited series premieres Wednesday, August 20, with two episodes. New episodes stream on Wednesdays on Hulu and the series finale on October 1.

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox is inspired by the story of how Amanda Knox was wrongfully convicted for the tragic murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, and her 16-year odyssey to set herself free.

The series follows the eponymous American college student, who arrives in Italy for her study abroad, only to be wrongfully imprisoned for murder weeks later. The series traces Amanda’s relentless fight to prove her innocence and reclaim her freedom, and examines why authorities and the world stood so firmly in judgment.

The series stars Grace Van Patten (Tell Me Lies), Sharon Horgan (Best Interests), John Hoogenakker, Francesco Acquaroli, Giuseppe De Domenico, and Roberta Mattei.

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox...

"Many people think they know my story, but now it's my turn to tell it..." Hulu has revealed a quick teaser for their next crime series coming up this summer titled The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox. Another true crime series, this is a fictional version of the story of American Amanda Knox who was imprisoned for murder in Italy. Everyone knows her story as it was big in the media for many years - after being acquitted, Knox also wrote a memoir titled "Waiting to Be Heard" then Netflix released a doc about her called simply Amanda Knox. "Inspired by the story of how Amanda Knox was wrongfully convicted for the tragic murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, and her 16-year odyssey to set herself free." Grace Van Patten stars in this series created by "This Is Us" writer Kj Steinberg. The cast also features Sharon Horgan, John Hoogenakker,...

The teaser trailer for The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox sees Grace Van Patten as Amanda Knox, fighting for her life.

The series is based on Knox’s harrowing journey to prove her innocence and regain her freedom after being wrongfully imprisoned for her roommate’s murder. Knox, a Seattle native, was studying abroad in Italy at the time. After being initially convicted for murder in 2007, she was later acquitted by Italy’s highest court in 2015.

“Many people think they know my story, but now it’s my turn to tell it,” Van Patten’s Knox can be heard saying in the footage (below), which debuted during game five of the NBA Finals on Monday.

“A limited series inspired by the story of how Amanda Knox was wrongfully convicted for the tragic murder of her roommate, Meredith Kercher, and her 16-year odyssey to set herself free,” the show’s logline reads.

Exclusive: Rebecca Wisocky (Ghosts), Joe Lanza (The Americans) and Crosby Fitzgerald (Palm Royale) are set for key recurring roles opposite Grace Van Patten and Sharon Horgan in Hulu‘s Amanda Knox limited series.

Amanda is based on the true story of how Amanda Knox was wrongfully convicted for the murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher and her 16-year odyssey to set herself free.

Wisocky will play Cecilia, an American in prison who moves into Amanda’s (Van Patten) cell to take care of her. Lanza portrays Chris Mellas, Amanda’s stepdad who found love later in life with Edda (Horgan) and is a strong presence in Amanda’s life.

Fitzgerald will play Madison, Amanda’s best friend who always speaks her mind.

John Hoogenakker, Francesco Acquaroli, Giuseppe De Domenico and Roberta Mattei also star.

Amanda, created by Kj Steinberg, hails from 20th Television in association with The Littlefield Company. Steinberg executive produces alongside Warren Littlefield,...

The Amanda Knox limited series at Hulu has added four new cast members, Variety has learned.

Currently titled “Amanda,” the series has added John Hoogenakker, Francesco Acquaroli, Giuseppe De Domenico, and Roberta Mattei.

The quartet join previously announced series lead Grace Van Patten as well as Sharon Horgan, who will play Knox’s mother Edda Mellas.

Hoogenakker will play Curt Knox, described as “Amanda Knox’s fun-loving but stoic father who, despite his divorce from her mother, is a great dad to his daughters. He leads the charge to defend his daughter in the press.” Acquaroli stars as Giuliano Mignini, “the Italian prosecutor in Amanda Knox’s case. A man with a need to prove himself, he’s convinced of Amanda’s involvement in the murder from the jump, and he finds his life and legacy defined by his relationship to her.”

De Domenico will play Raffaele Sollecito, “Amanda Knox...

AMC+ is solidifying itself as one of the best providers of original content.

Thursday, November 18, marks the series premiere of the new drama series, Anna.

The streaming services describes Anna as "a dystopian story of a ravaged world destroyed by a virus which kills adults but spares children."

"Set amongst parched fields and mysterious forests, the crumbling hulks of shopping malls and abandoned cities pierce deserted wide-open spaces on an island reclaimed by nature and run by savage communities of survivors, most of whom are children," the logline continues.

"Anna only has one guide: a book left by her mother with instructions on how to survive."

"But, with each passing day she discovers that the old rules no longer apply, and instead must make up new ones as she goes along."

It is an impressive hook for the series, and we have an exclusive clip from Anna Season 1 Episode 1, created by Niccolò Ammaniti.

Italian author Antonio Dikele Distefano, who grew up in the northern Italian city of Ravenna, is the originator of new Netflix Original series “Zero,” which marks the first series centered around the present-day lives of Black Italian youth. The groundbreaking skein centers on a shy Black kid named Zero who can become invisible, and uses his superpower to try and save Milan’s Barrio neighborhood from gentrification.

The 28-year-old Distefano, who was born in Italy to Angolan parents, co-wrote the series, which was inspired by one of his books. The show was also created by comic book artist and screenwriter Menotti together with Stefano Voltaggio (who is also its creative executive producer), Massimo Vavassori, Carolina Cavalli and Lisandro Monaco.

The eight-episode “Zero” is produced by Fabula Pictures with the participation of Milan’s Red Joint Film. It will drop on Netflix on April 21. The episodes are directed by Paola Randi,...