The Case Against Adnan Syed
Four-part documentary series about the 1999 murder of 18-year-old Hae Min Lee and the subsequent conviction of her ex-boyfriend Adnan Syed.
- Metascore66
- 2019-2025
- 1 season
- HBO
- Documentary, Suspense
- TV-14
Four-part documentary series about the 1999 murder of 18-year-old Hae Min Lee and the subsequent conviction of her ex-boyfriend Adnan Syed.
Season 1 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2019 - 2025
Episode 1
Forbidden Love
Sun, Mar 10, 2019 72 mins
Family and friends revisit the events that led up to Adnan Syed's conviction for Hae Min Lee's murder.
Episode 2
In Between the Truth
Sun, Mar 17, 2019 68 mins
Questions arise about the veracity of alleged accomplice Jay Wilds.
Episode 3
Justice Is Arbitrary
Sun, Mar 24, 2019 69 mins
As Adnan Syed's 2016 appeal draws to a close, his family and attorneys brace for the ruling.
Episode 4
Time is the Killer
Sun, Mar 31, 2019 61 mins
Despite being granted a new trial, Adnan Syed and his attorneys contend with the State's repeated appeals. Private investigators grapple with outstanding questions as they re-analyze the forensic evidence surrounding Hae Min Lee's death and Syed faces a major decision as his 20th year in prison approaches.
Episode 5
The Tree Grew
Thu, Sep 18, 2025 60 mins
After new evidence emerges, Adnan's lawyers push for a fresh investigation, sparking a fierce battle with prosecutors and turning his case into a complex legal and political struggle.
