Netflix’s “Making a Murderer” and Directorial Artistry on TV

Netflix’s “Making a Murderer” and Directorial Artistry on TV

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Joined by TV historian Stephen Bowie, we discuss the evolution of the role of the director in scripted television. As Stephen tells us, TV directors have been innovators since the 50’s, but they’ve only recently begun to gain notoriety for their efforts. Plus: the moral issues raised by the narrative structure of Netflix’s “Making a Murderer.” SPOILERS: Making a Murderer 16:24 - 43:04