Hollywood stars are obsessed with Netflix’s new true crime series “Making a Murderer,” and have been tweeting praise for the series ever since it was released on Dec. 18.
“Never mind an Emmy or an Oscar…. @MakingAMurderer deserves a Nobel Prize. The greatest documentary I’ve ever seen,” wrote Ricky Gervais on Twitter last week.
The docuseries tells the story of Steven Avery who was charged with the murder of Teresa Halbach. Avery, who previously served 18 years in prison for a sexual assault crime he did not commit, maintained throughout the trial that he believed the Manitowoc County Sheriff’s Department had framed him.
Outraged viewers on Twitter have been criticizing Manitowoc police for how the case was handled, and calling for justice for Avery, whom the series suggests is innocent.
“Outraged after watching all 10 episodes of #MakingAMurderer – a scathing indictment of law officers in #ManitowocCounty #Wisconsin,” actress Mia Farrow tweeted on Sunday.
Read more reactions to the series below:
Never mind an Emmy or an Oscar…. @MakingAMurderer deserves a Nobel Prize. The greatest documentary I’ve ever seen.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) December 23, 2015
The most restraint I’ve ever shown is not Googling until I was done watching MAKING A MURDERER…watch this show on @netflix now — Paul Scheer (@paulscheer) December 28, 2015
MAKING A MURDER https://t.co/acaUup3225 THIS DOCU SERIES SHOULD BE REQUIRED VIEWING FOR ALL AMERICANS!!! https://t.co/tJWuion2UK
— Rosie (@Rosie) December 24, 2015
#MakingAMurderer I. Can’t. Stop. Watching. It’s crushing but utterly spellbinding. — Mandy Moore (@TheMandyMoore) December 21, 2015
Making a Murderer is disturbing as hell. I feel it’s an important documentary. Tremendous respect for Moira Demos and Laura Ricciardi
— greg mottola (@gregmottola) December 28, 2015
Oh man. #MakingAMurderer. — Robbie Amell (@RobbieAmell) December 29, 2015
#MakingAMurderer. Such a compelling & terrifying series. I hope #StevenAvery gets a new, fair trial. Don’t ever get arrested in Wisconsin.
— Andrew Rannells (@AndrewRannells) December 26, 2015
That’ll do, #MakingAMurderer. But kiddos, it ain’t The Jinx. No Durst-like subject is Family Matters without Urkel. And SHOW ME THE JARECKI! — Julie Klausner (@julieklausner) December 24, 2015
When you’re done with #MakingAMurderer and researching who killed Teresa on Reddit (for HOURS!) pic.twitter.com/J0bPazMhIz
— Janet Mock (@janetmock) December 24, 2015
Outraged after watching all 10 episodes of #MakingAMurderer – a scathing indictment of law officers in #ManitowocCounty #Wisconsin — mia farrow (@MiaFarrow) December 27, 2015
Best doc series ever. “@KiwiLovesYou: “Steven, I don’t believe, is capable of sanitizing that house.” – #MakingAMurderer”
— Morena Baccarin (@missmorenab) December 27, 2015
@AlecBaldwin Thank you for recommendation. #MakingAMurderer is INCREDIBLE. Only on 2nd episode. #bingebegins — Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) December 27, 2015
After reviewing the evidence, I’ve concluded that the one responsible for framing Steven Avery is the ghost of his cat. #MakingAMurderer
— John Francis Daley (@JohnFDaley) December 24, 2015