I'll Be Gone in the Dark (TV series)

I'll Be Gone in the Dark is an American true crime six-part documentary television series directed by Liz Garbus, Elizabeth Wolff, Myles Kane and Josh Koury, revolving around Michelle McNamara as she writes a book about and investigates the Golden State Killer. The series premiered on June 28, 2020, on HBO, and concluded on August 2, 2020.[1]

I'll Be Gone in the Dark
Genre
Based onI'll Be Gone in the Dark
by Michelle McNamara
Directed by
Narrated byAmy Ryan
Music byPhilip Sheppard
Opening theme"Avalanche" by Aimee Mann
Original language(s)English
No. of episodes6 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
Producer(s)
  • Elizabeth Wolff
  • Kate Barry
CinematographyThorsten Thielow
Editor(s)
  • Jawad Metni
  • Alyse Ardell Spiegel
  • Erin Barnett
Production company(s)
  • HBO Documentary Films
  • Story Syndicate
DistributorHBO
Release
Original releaseJune 28 (2020-06-28) –
August 2, 2020 (2020-08-02)
External links
Website

Premise

Michelle McNamara lived a quiet life, but as her family slept, she spent the night investigating and writing a book about the Golden State Killer, delving into the world of online chat rooms and crime blogs.

Episodes
No.TitleDirected byOriginal air dateU.S. viewers
(millions)
1"Murder Habit"Liz GarbusJune 28, 2020 (2020-06-28)0.408[2]
2"Reign of Terror"Elizabeth WolffJuly 5, 2020 (2020-07-05)0.402[3]
3"Rat in a Maze"Myles Kane
Josh Koury		July 12, 2020 (2020-07-12)0.366[4]
4"The Motherlode"Josh Koury
Myles Kane		July 19, 2020 (2020-07-19)0.451[5]
5"Monsters Recede but Never Vanish"Elizabeth WolffJuly 26, 2020 (2020-07-26)0.451[6]
6"Walk into the Light"Liz GarbusAugust 2, 2020 (2020-08-02)0.523[7]

Production

In April 2018, HBO Documentary Films acquired rights to I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara, with plans to adapt the book into a docuseries, with her husband Patton Oswalt serving as an executive producer.[8] Production on the series began on April 24, 2018.[9] In May 2018, it was announced Liz Garbus would direct the series.[10] McNamara's researcher Paul Haynes and crime journalist Billy Jensen, both of whom helped Oswalt finish the book, were signed on as co-executive producers.[11] The series features interviews with detectives, survivors, family members, and Amy Ryan narrating excerpts from McNamara's book.[12]

Reception

Critical response

Review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes reported an approval rating of 95% based on 40 reviews, with an average rating of 8.45/10. The website's critical consensus reads, "Director Liz Garbus smartly centers I'll Be Gone in the Dark around the late Michelle McNamara's passionate efforts, weaving together a heavy, but important tapestry of trauma, obsession, and survival.[13] Metacritic gave the series a weighted average score of 82 out of 100 based on 20 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim".[14]

Ratings
Viewership and ratings per episode of I'll Be Gone in the Dark
No. Title Air dateRating
(18–49)		Viewers
(millions)		DVR
(18–49)		DVR viewers
(millions)		Total
(18–49)		Total viewers
(millions)
1 "Murder Habit" June 28, 20200.10.408[2]0.10.3540.20.762[15]
2 "Reign of Terror" July 5, 20200.10.402[3]N/A0.321N/A0.723[16]
3 "Rat in a Maze" July 12, 20200.10.366[4]0.10.3400.20.706[17]
4 "The Motherlode" July 19, 20200.10.451[5]0.10.3740.20.825[18]
5 "Monsters Recede but Never Vanish" July 26, 20200.10.451[6]0.10.3940.20.845[19]
6 "Walk into the Light" August 2, 20200.10.523[7]0.10.3470.20.870[20]

References
  1. Hersko, Tyler (May 4, 2020). "I'll Be Gone in the Dark' Trailer: True Crime Docuseries Brings Michelle McNamara's Book to HBO". IndieWire. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  2. Metcalf, Mitch (June 30, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 6.28.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
  3. Metcalf, Mitch (July 7, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.5.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 7, 2020.
  4. Metcalf, Mitch (July 14, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.12.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 14, 2020.
  5. Metcalf, Mitch (July 21, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.19.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 21, 2020.
  6. Metcalf, Mitch (July 28, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 7.26.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  7. Metcalf, Mitch (August 4, 2020). "Updated: ShowBuzzDaily's Top 150 Sunday Cable Originals & Network Finals: 8.2.2020". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  8. Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (April 9, 2018). "Docuseries Based On Michelle McNamara's 'I'll Be Gone In The Dark' True-Crime Book In Works At HBO". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  9. Raphael, Michele (April 25, 2018). "Arrest of 'Golden State Killer' Mirrors Prediction in Michelle McNamara's Book". LA Weekly. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  10. Andreeva, Nellie (May 1, 2018). "Docuseries Based On Michelle McNamara's Golden State Killer Book 'I'll Be Gone In the Dark' Greenlighted By HBO". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  11. Rico, Klaritza (May 4, 2020). "TV News Roundup: 'I'll Be Gone in the Dark' Premiere Date Announced". Variety. Retrieved July 6, 2020.
  12. "I'll Be Gone in the Dark". HBO. Retrieved May 17, 2020.
  13. "I'll Be Gone in the Dark: Season 1 (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
  14. "I'll Be Gone in the Dark: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved July 3, 2020.
  15. Pucci, Douglas (July 28, 2020). "Live+3 Weekly Ratings: 'Greenleaf' Fifth Season Premiere Among the Top 20 Raw Gainers in Adults 18-49". Programming Insider. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
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  17. Pucci, Douglas (July 28, 2020). "Live+3 Weekly Ratings: Bravo Network Shows Take Three of the Top Five Spots Among Raw Gainers in Adults 18-49". Programming Insider. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  18. Pucci, Douglas (July 28, 2020). "Live+3 Weekly Ratings: 'The Alienist: Angel of Darkness' Premiere Ranks in Top Ten of Total Viewer Raw Gainers". Programming Insider. Retrieved July 28, 2020.
  19. Pucci, Douglas (August 4, 2020). "Live+3 Weekly Ratings: 'Tyler Perry's The Oval' Concludes its Inaugural Season on a High Note". Programming Insider. Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  20. Pucci, Douglas (August 10, 2020). "Live+3 Weekly Ratings: 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' is Wednesday's Top Telecast in Adults 18-49". Programming Insider. Retrieved August 10, 2020.
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