The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox
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The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox is an American true crime biographical drama miniseries created by K.J. Steinberg. It is based on the true story of Amanda Knox and her wrongful conviction in the murder of Meredith Kercher. It stars Grace Van Patten as Knox, as well as Sharon Horgan, Francesco Acquaroli, Giuseppe De Domenico, John Hoogenakker, and Roberta Mattei. The eight-episode series premiered on Hulu on August 20, 2025.
Infobox
Genre
Biographical dramaTrue crime
Created by
K.J. Steinberg
Based on
Waiting to Be Heard: A Memoirby Amanda Knox
Starring
mw- Grace Van Patten Sharon Horgan Francesco Acquaroli Giuseppe De Domenico John Hoogenakker Roberta Mattei
Composer
Jeff Russo
Country of origin
United States
Original languages
English Italian
No. of episodes
8
Executive producers
K.J. Steinberg Monica Lewinsky Warren Littlefield Kathy Ciric Amanda Knox Christopher Robinson Lisa Harrison Ann Johnson Michael Uppendahl Mary Laws Graham Littlefield
Cinematography
Simon Hawken Colin Watkinson Bella Gonzales
Editors
Lara Johnston Nicholas Wong Lauren Brandon
Production companies
Good Talk Productions The Littlefield Company Alt Ending Productions 20th Television
Network
Hulu
Release
August 20 (2025-08-20) –October 1, 2025 (2025-10-01)
Tables
· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"Amanda"
Directed by
Michael Uppendahl
Written by
K. J. Steinberg
Original release date
August 20, 2025 (2025-08-20)
American college student Amanda Knox embarks on her study abroad trip in Italy. The morning before Amanda is supposed to leave on a romantic excursion with her new Italian boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito, things take a sinister turn.
American college student Amanda Knox embarks on her study abroad trip in Italy. The morning before Amanda is supposed to leave on a romantic excursion with her new Italian boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito, things take a sinister turn.
No.
American college student Amanda Knox embarks on her study abroad trip in Italy. The morning before Amanda is supposed to leave on a romantic excursion with her new Italian boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito, things take a sinister turn.
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Ci vediamo più tardi"
Directed by
Michael Uppendahl
Written by
K. J. Steinberg
Original release date
August 20, 2025 (2025-08-20)
Under mounting pressure, the police try to break Amanda and Raffaele, while Edda races to reunite with her daughter.
Under mounting pressure, the police try to break Amanda and Raffaele, while Edda races to reunite with her daughter.
No.
Under mounting pressure, the police try to break Amanda and Raffaele, while Edda races to reunite with her daughter.
3
3
No.
3
Title
"The Guardian of Perugia"
Directed by
Cate Shortland
Written by
Sam Rubinek & Nate Burke
Original release date
August 27, 2025 (2025-08-27)
As Amanda, Raffaele, and Patrick Lumumba enter prison, Giuliano Mignini, their prosecutor, continues to build his case against them while the media’s reporting turns Amanda into a monster.
As Amanda, Raffaele, and Patrick Lumumba enter prison, Giuliano Mignini, their prosecutor, continues to build his case against them while the media’s reporting turns Amanda into a monster.
No.
As Amanda, Raffaele, and Patrick Lumumba enter prison, Giuliano Mignini, their prosecutor, continues to build his case against them while the media’s reporting turns Amanda into a monster.
4
4
No.
4
Title
"All You Need Is Love"
Directed by
Cate Shortland
Written by
Wes Taylor
Original release date
September 3, 2025 (2025-09-03)
A wrench is thrown in Mignini’s case and the search for a new suspect, Rudy Guede, begins. As the highly anticipated trial unfolds, Amanda’s choices continue to be scrutinized by the press.
A wrench is thrown in Mignini’s case and the search for a new suspect, Rudy Guede, begins. As the highly anticipated trial unfolds, Amanda’s choices continue to be scrutinized by the press.
No.
A wrench is thrown in Mignini’s case and the search for a new suspect, Rudy Guede, begins. As the highly anticipated trial unfolds, Amanda’s choices continue to be scrutinized by the press.
5
5
No.
5
Title
"Mr. Nobody"
Directed by
Natalia Leite
Written by
Mary Laws
Original release date
September 10, 2025 (2025-09-10)
As the trial continues and Raffaele’s days in prison turn to months and years, his heartbreaking history unfolds. Raffaele is urged to separate his defense from Amanda’s before the verdict is delivered.
As the trial continues and Raffaele’s days in prison turn to months and years, his heartbreaking history unfolds. Raffaele is urged to separate his defense from Amanda’s before the verdict is delivered.
No.
As the trial continues and Raffaele’s days in prison turn to months and years, his heartbreaking history unfolds. Raffaele is urged to separate his defense from Amanda’s before the verdict is delivered.
6
6
No.
6
Title
"Colpevole"
Directed by
Natalia Leite
Written by
Sofya Levitsky-Weitz
Original release date
September 17, 2025 (2025-09-17)
After the verdict, Amanda falls into a depression, resigning herself to making the best of life in prison. As her appeal approaches and new facts come to light, Amanda decides she will not make the same mistakes that she made in her first trial.
After the verdict, Amanda falls into a depression, resigning herself to making the best of life in prison. As her appeal approaches and new facts come to light, Amanda decides she will not make the same mistakes that she made in her first trial.
No.
After the verdict, Amanda falls into a depression, resigning herself to making the best of life in prison. As her appeal approaches and new facts come to light, Amanda decides she will not make the same mistakes that she made in her first trial.
7
7
No.
7
Title
"U were there"
Directed by
Quyen Tran
Written by
Teleplay by : Rebekah Barnett & Mary LawsStory by : Rebekah Barnett
Original release date
September 24, 2025 (2025-09-24)
8
8
No.
8
Title
"Libertà"
Directed by
Quyen Tran
Written by
K. J. Steinberg & Amanda Knox
Original release date
October 1, 2025 (2025-10-01)
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | |
| 1 | "Amanda" | Michael Uppendahl | K. J. Steinberg | August 20, 2025 (2025-08-20) | |
| American college student Amanda Knox embarks on her study abroad trip in Italy. The morning before Amanda is supposed to leave on a romantic excursion with her new Italian boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito, things take a sinister turn. | |||||
| 2 | "Ci vediamo più tardi" | Michael Uppendahl | K. J. Steinberg | August 20, 2025 (2025-08-20) | |
| Under mounting pressure, the police try to break Amanda and Raffaele, while Edda races to reunite with her daughter. | |||||
| 3 | "The Guardian of Perugia" | Cate Shortland | Sam Rubinek & Nate Burke | August 27, 2025 (2025-08-27) | |
| As Amanda, Raffaele, and Patrick Lumumba enter prison, Giuliano Mignini, their prosecutor, continues to build his case against them while the media’s reporting turns Amanda into a monster. | |||||
| 4 | "All You Need Is Love" | Cate Shortland | Wes Taylor | September 3, 2025 (2025-09-03) | |
| A wrench is thrown in Mignini’s case and the search for a new suspect, Rudy Guede, begins. As the highly anticipated trial unfolds, Amanda’s choices continue to be scrutinized by the press. | |||||
| 5 | "Mr. Nobody" | Natalia Leite | Mary Laws | September 10, 2025 (2025-09-10) | |
| As the trial continues and Raffaele’s days in prison turn to months and years, his heartbreaking history unfolds. Raffaele is urged to separate his defense from Amanda’s before the verdict is delivered. | |||||
| 6 | "Colpevole" | Natalia Leite | Sofya Levitsky-Weitz | September 17, 2025 (2025-09-17) | |
| After the verdict, Amanda falls into a depression, resigning herself to making the best of life in prison. As her appeal approaches and new facts come to light, Amanda decides she will not make the same mistakes that she made in her first trial. | |||||
| 7 | "U were there" | Quyen Tran | Teleplay by : Rebekah Barnett & Mary LawsStory by : Rebekah Barnett | September 24, 2025 (2025-09-24) | |
| 8 | "Libertà" | Quyen Tran | K. J. Steinberg & Amanda Knox | October 1, 2025 (2025-10-01) | |
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