Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

One of the greatest manhunts in New York City history comes to life in this gripping three-part series. Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes takes viewers inside the NYPD's desperate race to catch the infamous .44-caliber killer—and into the disturbing mind of David Berkowitz himself. Newly unearthed recordings offer rare insight into his twisted psyche, revealing what was going through his mind as he unleashed a reign of terror in the late 1970s. Alongside firsthand accounts from cops, journalists, and survivors, the series unpacks how fear spread through the streets, fueled by cryptic letters, a frenzied press, and a killer who seemed to be everywhere and nowhere at once. From Emmy-winning and Academy Award nominated director Joe Berlinger, this chilling new chapter of Conversations with a Killer delves into one of the most infamous cases in American history.

Series details

• Title: Conversations with a Killer: The Son of Sam Tapes
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: Crime
• Premiere date: 2025-07-30
• Final broadcast date listed: 2025-07-30
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Web channel listed by TVmaze: Netflix
• Typical episode runtime: 57 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 85848
• IMDb ID: tt37438628
• TVDB ID: 465158

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2025-07-30; final listed air date 2025-07-30; episode order: 3.

Source and licence

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