Episode 1
Fear City
54m6.3 / 10
New York, 1976: A series of seemingly random shootings ignites anxiety throughout the city, leaving law enforcement scrambling to connect the deaths.
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Directed by Joe Berlinger
TV series
Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes
2025TV-MA1 season7.2 / 10
Mixing present-day interviews with previously unheard recordings, this true-crime series examines serial killer David Berkowitz's mark on 1970s New York.
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Checked Sep 5, 2026
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Synopsis
Mixing present-day interviews with previously unheard recordings, this true-crime series examines serial killer David Berkowitz's mark on 1970s New York.
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Episode 2
On the Prowl
58m7.0 / 10
As his murder count rises, so does Berkowitz's brazenness as he toys with the media. Later, the origin of his "Son of Sam" alias is revealed.
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Directed by Joe Berlinger
Episode 3
No One Is Safe
1h7.0 / 10finale
With the public's fear growing more intense by the day, the police desperately search for the break they need.
Episode credits
Directed by Joe Berlinger
Episode information updated Sep 16, 2026
More about Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes
Cast
David BerkowitzSelf (archive footage)
Jack JonesSelf - JournalistMary MurphySelf - Televison Reporter
Joseph BorrelliSelf - New York P.D. (Ret.)
Lawrence KlausnerSelf - Author, Son of Sam
Manny GrossmanSelf - Son of Sam Researcher
Marlin HopkinsSelf - New York P.D. (Ret.)
Richard EdmondsSelf - Journalist
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 3
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Netflix- Third Eye Motion Picture CompanyUnited States
RadicalMediaUnited States
Brentwood Communications InternationalUnited States
Themes
miniseriesmurderserial killerson of samtrue crime
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