''Trial by Media'' is a

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documentary miniseries that premiered May 11, 2020 on

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Summary

The series focuses on famous court cases from the 1980s-2000s that are believed to have had their outcome affected by extensive media coverage.The Sensalationalized Court Cases in Netflix's Trial By Media, Time
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Reception

The series received generally positive reception.

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gave the series a weighted average score of 69 out of 100 based on 7 reviews, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Review aggregator

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reported an approval rating of 86% based on 14 reviews, with an average rating of 6.85/10 for the series. The website's critical consensus states, "A fascinating time capsule that doesn't draw many conclusions, ''Trial by Media'' considers the consequences of broadcasting high-profile court cases."

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Official trailer
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