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Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes (2025)

Biography · Crime · Documentary

Mixing present-day interviews with previously unheard recordings, this true-crime series examines serial killer David Berkowitz's mark on 1970s New York.

IMDb rating: 6.7 (2,019 votes)
Episode average: 7.1 ↑ +0.4 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Netflix
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Cast

David Berkowitz Self (archive footage)
Jack Jones Self - Journalist
Mary Murphy Self - Televison Reporter
Joseph Borrelli Self - New York P.D. (Ret.)
Lawrence Klausner Self - Author, Son of Sam
Manny Grossman Self - Son of Sam Researcher

Seasons

Season 1 (2025)

7.13 avg 3 episodes 7.1 → 7.1 58 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Fear City	7.1	126
2	On the Prowl	7.2	121
3	No One is Safe	7.1	115