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Dirty John

Dirty John

Description: "Dirty John" is a true-crime anthology series that explores the theme of love gone wrong, set against the backdrop of sunny Southern California. In the course of each season, viewers can follow a relationship from promising beginning to catastrophic end, raising the question of whether it's possible to really know someone, even the person one loves most. Through exploring the nuances and reframing the narratives of well-known cases, the series serves to remind the audience that there are two sides to every story, and people are often not quite as they seem.
Genre: Game-Show, Crime, Drama
Year Released: 2018
Number of seasons: 2
Number of episodes: 16
First episode air date: November 25, 2018
Nominations: Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actress In A Mini-series or Motion Picture Made for Television, MORE
Networks: Netflix, USA Network, Bravo
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