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Maggie and Alex enjoy a lavish life of privilege as members of one of South Carolina's most powerful legal dynasties. But when their son Paul is involved in a deadly boat crash, the family is faced with a test unlike any they've ever encountered. As details come to light and new challenges emerge, the family's connections to several mysterious deaths raise questions which threaten everything Maggie and Alex hold dear.
It’s 2021, and prominent South Carolina lawyer Alex discovers his wife Maggie and son Paul murdered outside their home. Flashing back three years earlier, Maggie throws a party while Alex pursues a new business venture, and Paul has a wild night.
Alex attempts to control the narrative of the boat crash, while Maggie contends with the severe consequences of Paul's actions. A young reporter, Mandy, takes an interest in the Family.
To escape the negative attention brought on by Paul’s legal issues, Alex takes the family on a luxury Caribbean vacation where truths are revealed and troubles arise.
As Paul and Maggie struggle with Gloria’s absence, Alex continues to deal with fallout from the boat crash. Mandy uncovers a new case with alleged ties to the Murdaughs.
The Family attends Hampton’s Annual Watermelon Festival where Alex is confronted by the consequences of his behavior. Mandy publishes an article that implicates one of the Murdaugh boys.
Maggie finds joy in life outside of Hampton while Paul embraces his newfound sense of responsibility. Alex struggles to process the news of his father's deteriorating health.
Buster grapples with the murder of his mother and brother as police search for the killer. Alex's worsening addiction and mounting lies start to catch up with him.
The Family attends Maggie & Paul’s murder trial. Buster navigates the negative attention from the public as he chases the truth.
Patricia Arquette
Maggie Murdaugh
Jason Clarke
Alex Murdaugh
J. Smith-Cameron
Marian Proctor
Will Harrison
Buster Murdaugh
Johnny Berchtold
Paul Murdaugh
Brittany Snow
Mandy Matney
Noah Emmerich
Randy Murdaugh
Kathleen Wilhoite
Gloria Satterfield
Tommy Dewey
Mark Tinsle
Gerald McRaney
Randolph Murdaugh
Mina Sundwall
Brooklynn White