The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez (2020)

Crime · Documentary

A boy’s brutal murder and the public trials of his guardians and social workers prompt questions about the system’s protection of vulnerable children.

IMDb rating: 8.1 (16,055 votes)
Episode average: 8.1 matches the IMDb rating
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Netflix
Language: EN
Type: Mini-series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2020)

8.13 avg 6 episodes 7.9 → 8.4 55 min avg

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Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	A Shock to the System	7.9	503
2	Evil in this Courtroom	8.1	453
3	Failure at All Levels	8.3	433
4	Death Has Got Him by the Hand	7.9	406
5	Improper Regard or Indifference	8.2	391
6	Gabriel's Voice	8.4	400