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The Confession Killer

7.120191 seasonTV-14TV SeriesDocumentaryCrime

Henry Lee Lucas rose to infamy when he confessed to hundreds of unsolved murders. This docuseries examines the truth -- and horrifying consequences.

DirectorsRobert Kenner·Taki Oldham
ProducersRobert Kenner·Taki Oldham

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Everything Except Poison
Dec 6, 2019 6.8
E2
Make It Strawberry
Dec 6, 2019 6.8
E3
War in Waco
Dec 6, 2019 7.2
E4
All the Damn Lies
Dec 6, 2019 7.0
E5
Not One Shred of Evidence
Dec 6, 2019 6.8

Cast · Directed by Robert Kenner

BP
Bob Prince
Self
HLHenry Lee Lucas
Henry Lee Lucas
Self

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The Confession Killer — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Confession Killer?

The Confession Killer is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States.

Is The Confession Killer on Netflix?

Yes — The Confession Killer is available on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is The Confession Killer on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Confession Killer isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch The Confession Killer for free?

The Confession Killer is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in The Confession Killer?

The Confession Killer has 1 season in total (5 episodes). The series concluded in 2019.

Are all episodes of The Confession Killer out yet?

Yes — all 5 episodes across 1 season of The Confession Killer are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Confession Killer?

No — The Confession Killer ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.