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TV series

The Case Against Adnan Syed

2019TV-141 season6.9 / 10

A new chapter in the crime story that captivated the nation.

Explore the 1999 disappearance and murder of 18-year-old Baltimore County high school student Hae Min Lee, and the subsequent conviction of her ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed, a case brought to global attention by the hugely popular Serial podcast.

Availability

Not streaming in United States

The Case Against Adnan Syed premiered March 10, 2019. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

Explore the 1999 disappearance and murder of 18-year-old Baltimore County high school student Hae Min Lee, and the subsequent conviction of her ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed, a case brought to global attention by the hugely popular Serial podcast.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

Forbidden Love

1h 11m7.0 / 10

Family and friends of Adnan Syed, who is currently serving a life sentence for the murder of his ex-girlfriend 18-year-old Hae Min Lee, recall the events that led to Syed's arrest. After the podcast "Serial" resurrects the cold case, Syed's family prepares for his appeal in February 2016, and hope for a chance to discover the truth after nearly 20 years.

Episode credits

Directed by Amy J. Berg

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Episode 2

In Between the Truth

1h 7m7.0 / 10

As Syed's appeal for a new trial gets underway, supporters look back at the 1999 confession of his friend, Jay Wilds, who claimed he helped Syed bury Lee's body. With questions remaining regarding the police's timeline of events, acquaintance Asia McClain becomes a key figure in providing a possible alibi for him.

Episode credits

Directed by Amy J. Berg

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Episode 3

Justice Is Arbitrary

1h 11m8.0 / 10

As Adnan Syed's 2016 appeal draws to a close, his family and attorneys brace for a ruling that could result in a new trial and hope for an acquittal 20 years after Hae Lee's murder, while the State continues to defend its original case and conviction.

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Directed by Amy J. Berg

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Episode 4

Time Is the Killer

1h 1m7.0 / 10finale

Despite being granted a new trial, Adnan Syed and his attorneys contend with the State's repeated appeals. Private investigators grapple with outstanding questions as they re-analyze the forensic evidence surrounding Hae Min Lee's death and Syed faces a major decision as his 20th year in prison approaches. Series finale.

Episode credits

Directed by Amy J. Berg

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Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026

More about The Case Against Adnan Syed

Cast

Rabia ChaudrySelf - Attorney, Syed Family Friend
Adnan SyedSelf (voice)
Hae Min LeeSelf (archive footage)

Credits

Written by
Amy J. Berg

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Miniseries
Episodes
4
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • HBOUnited States
  • Instinct ProductionsUnited Kingdom
  • Working Title TelevisionUnited Kingdom
  • HBO Documentary FilmsUnited States
  • Disarming FilmsUnited States

Themes

baltimore, usacorrupt systemcourt casecriminal justice systemfemicidemurderpolice corruptiontrue crime