Episode 1
The Crash
44m7.0 / 10
In July 2014, Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 crashes in Ukraine, with no survivors. With active conflict in the region, the circumstances are shrouded in mystery.
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Murder in the Skies: Who Downed Mh17?
20251 season8.0 / 10
July 2014. When Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 crashes in Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board, the circumstances are shrouded in mystery. With a regional war beginning to rage around the crash site, disinformation is everywhere. Western governments are left scrabbling for detail while one civilian is leading the hunt for answers – Dad of two and amateur blogger Eliot Higgins. And with an unlikely team of online detectives by his side, he’s ready to fight all the way to the truth.
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Murder in the Skies: Who Downed Mh17? premiered February 16, 2025. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
July 2014. When Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 crashes in Ukraine, killing all 298 people on board, the circumstances are shrouded in mystery. With a regional war beginning to rage around the crash site, disinformation is everywhere. Western governments are left scrabbling for detail while one civilian is leading the hunt for answers – Dad of two and amateur blogger Eliot Higgins. And with an unlikely team of online detectives by his side, he’s ready to fight all the way to the truth.
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Episode 2
The Murder Weapon
44m7.0 / 10
The online battle to find out who shot down MH17 intensifies. Amidst the disinformation and lies, an army of keyboard warriors uncovers vital evidence.
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Episode 3
The Guilty
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As the investigation closes in on those responsible for shooting down MH17, the families of the victims seek justice.
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Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 3
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
National GeographicSouth Africa
Passion PicturesUnited Kingdom
National GeographicUnited States
Themes
crimecrime documentarydocumentaryfactualhistoryplane crashreal lifetrue crime