Social Media Murders (2021)

Crime · Documentary

A compelling yet cautionary insight into the experiences of young people affected by disturbing 21st century crime, focusing on shocking real crimes that resulted in the deaths of young people, and the unsettling role social media played in bringing together the culprit and the victim.

IMDb rating: 6.9 (588 votes)
Episode average: 7.3 +0.4 vs IMDb
Seasons: 3
Streaming (US): Hulu
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 3 seasons indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

7.13 avg 3 episodes 6.9 → 7.5 46 min avg

Rising

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Murder of Grace Millane	6.9	53
2	The Murder of Alex Rodda	7.0	37
3	The Murder of Molly McLaren	7.5	28

Season 2 (2023)

7.50 avg 4 episodes 7.5 → 8.1 45 min avg

Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Murder of Ashley Wadsworth	7.5	32
2	The Murder of Mikey Rainsford	7.1	27
3	The Murder of Bianca Devins	7.3	34
4	The Murder of Alice Ruggles	8.1	23

Season 3 (2024)

7.27 avg 3 episodes 7.2 → 7.7 45 min avg

U-shaped

Season 3 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	The Murder of Jade Ward	7.2	22
2	The Murder of Abi Fisher	6.9	22
3	The Murder of Olly Stephens	7.7	19