American Nightmare
After a home invasion and abduction, a young couple's recounting of the events is too far fetched for the police to believe. Why did the victims seem so calm? Was it all a hoax? From the filmmakers behind The Tinder Swindler, this three-part docuseries unravels the consequences of our cultural rush to judgment, and the damage done when law enforcement decides the truth can’t possibly be true.
- Metascore76
- 2024-2024
- 1 season
- Netflix
- Documentary, Suspense
- TV-MA
After a home invasion and abduction, a young couple's recounting of the events is too far fetched for the police to believe. Why did the victims seem so calm? Was it all a hoax? From the filmmakers behind The Tinder Swindler, this three-part docuseries unravels the consequences of our cultural rush to judgment, and the damage done when law enforcement decides the truth can’t possibly be true.
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Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1
Part One: The Boyfriend
Wed, Jan 17, 2024 46 mins
In 2015, California couple Aaron Quinn and Denise Huskins were attacked at home during the night. After Denise was kidnapped, Aaron became a suspect.
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Awards
- 2024 - Critics' Choice Documentary Award - Best True Crime Documentary - Nominated
- 2024 - HMMA Award - Best Original Score - Documentary Series (TV/Digital) - Nominated
- 2025 - BAFTA TV Award - Factual Series - Nominated
- 2025 - BAFTA TV Award - Original Music, Factual - Nominated
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