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The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness

6.920211 seasonMA 15+TV SeriesDocumentaryCrime

The Son of Sam case grew into a lifelong obsession for journalist Maury Terry, who became convinced that the murders were linked to a Satanic cult.

ProducersDave Sirulnick·Joshua Zeman

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Hello from the Gutters
May 5, 2021 6.6
E2
Catch .44
May 5, 2021 6.8
E3
The Ultimate Evil
May 5, 2021 5.9
E4
Rabbit Hole
May 5, 2021 7.1

Cast

MT
Maury Terry
Self (archive footage)
PGPaul Giamatti
Paul Giamatti
Self - Narrator / Maury Terry (voice)
DBDavid Berkowitz
David Berkowitz
Self (archive footage)

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The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness?

The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Australia.

Is The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness on Netflix?

Yes — The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness is available on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness for free?

The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness?

The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2021.

Are all episodes of The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness?

No — The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.