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True crime fans can’t miss this fascinating new docuseries all about Charles Manson.

True crime fans can’t miss this fascinating new docuseries all about Charles Manson.

Premiering this week, ‘Making Manson’ dives into 20 years of never-before-seen footage and conversations.

The fascination with true crime and serial killers continues with a new three-part docuseries all about Charles Manson. In its three 60-minute episodes, “Making Manson” shares never-before-seen conversations recorded over two decades and adds even more to the already-chilling stories. “Making Manson” is available now to stream with a subscription to Peacock.

How to Watch “Making Manson”

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How to Watch ‘Making Manson’

“Making Manson” is available to stream exclusively on Peacock, which means you will need to sign up for a subscription. The streamer’s two tiers range from $8 to $14 per month, depending on whether you choose an ad-supported or ad-free option. For the best deal, we recommend signing up for the ad-supported tier.

Because all three 60-minute episodes are available to stream the same day, you can watch them back to back and have plenty of time to enjoy Peacock’s offerings before your one-month subscription ends. Then, you can choose whether to add it to your streaming bundle. Peacock is worth considering, especially if you're into true crime.

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Can I Watch ‘Making Manson’ for Free?

Unfortunately, Peacock doesn’t currently offer a free trial. This means that you will need to use an existing Peacock subscription or sign up for a new subscription. The streamer offers two different tiers, including an $8 option with ads and a $14 subscription with no ads. Xfinity X1 or Xfinity Flex customers can save $5 per month on a subscription.


How to watch ‘Making Manson’ from anywhere

Peacock isn’t available in every country around the world, so if you’ve got a subscription but are traveling and don’t want to miss a “Making Manson,” you really ought to try a VPN. These virtual private networks allow you to connect to thousands of different servers in hundreds of countries, and that will help you connect to Peacock by making the sites you visit think you’re logging on from a country where the streamer is available no matter where you really are.

NordVPN is one of the best providers around at one of the best prices. Currently, as part of their ongoing Black Friday VPN deal, you can get two full years of protection for just $3 month — plus you’ll get three extra months FREE. A high-speed VPN with best-in-class security that can be used on up to ten devices at once — what more could you ask for? Simply sign up, install the software on your device of choice, and start streaming just as you would back home. It couldn’t be easier!

About ‘Making Manson’

Over the years, true crime enthusiasts have been locked into countless series, documentaries, podcasts, and more about Charles Manson. Now, even more information comes to light in Peacock’s newest addition, “Making Manson.” The docuseries promises to offer a new perspective, providing another layer to the chilling story. This time, the series highlights conversations with Manson himself. These audio recordings span over 100 hours and encompass 20 years of his life, leading up to his death in 2017. A piece of the audio was recorded moments before his death, giving him a chance to reflect on his life, crimes, and time spent behind bars.

In addition to hearing from Manson, viewers will have the opportunity to gather more information from those who associated with him as members of “The Family.” Though many have shared their unique experiences in the past, “Making Manson” is giving them the space to use their voices for the very first time. Some of Manson’s victims’ family members will also share their sides of the story.

Fortunately, all three 60-minute episodes drop on the same day, so you don’t have to wait to get all of the fascinating details.

Making Manson

November 19, 2024

Through 20 years’ worth of never-before-aired conversations, those closest to the case have their views challenged as Manson talks openly about his part in the infamous crimes, as well as his upbringing, criminal youth and his true feelings about “The Family.”



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