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Sophie: A Murder in West Cork

2021 · Miniseries · TV-14 · 65 min · ★ 6.4 · 80% critics

DocumentaryCrimeMysteryHistory

A murder in rural Ireland sparks a decades-long search for justice, pulling in local rumors, cross-border legal battles, and intense media attention. As investigators and communities clash over what’s fact and what’s speculation, the case becomes a frustrating, emotionally heavy mystery with no easy answers.

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Streaming on Netflix.

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Details
Years
2021
Release date
2021-06-30
Network
Netflix
Language
English
Rated
TV-14
Runtime
65 min
Max quality
UHD
Critic score
80/100
TMDB rating
6.4/10 (45 votes)
About

You may like this if you enjoy long-form true-crime mysteries that linger on interviews, community gossip, and unresolved questions, like Vatican Girl: The Disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi; Not for you if you want a tight, evidence-first, fast-paced recap.

Pros: gripping real-life mystery; emotional family perspective; keeps you watching | Cons: slow and padded; repetitive retelling; heavy on speculation

Themes

  • murder
  • miniseries
  • justice
  • true crime
  • 1990s

Cast & crew

Directed by John Dower

Episodes1 season · 3 episodes

Season 13 episodes
  • S1E1The World Turned Upside Down49m
    Netflix
  • S1E2The Suspect51m
    Netflix
  • S1E3Justice65m
    Netflix