The documentary series follows convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein who used his power and finances to shield his predatory behavior. Eight survivors share their stories in the documentary.[1] Courtney Wild, Rachel Kay Benavides, and Virginia Roberts Giuffre appear in the series, along with new victims who chose to come forward for the first time.[2][3] The series continued filming close to the release date in order to include the FBI arrest of British socialite and alleged Epstein co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell on July 2, 2020.[3]
Several survivors detail their stories of Jeffrey Epstein, the mysterious billionaire living in Palm Beach, Florida, who as young teenagers were lured to his home by female recruiters they thought they could trust.
In the United States, the series premiered on August 9, 2020, with back-to-back episodes before concluding on August 10 on Lifetime.[8] In the United Kingdom, the series premiered on August 25, 2020, with back-to-back episodes before concluding on August 26, on Crime & Investigation.[9]
Reception
Critical response
On Metacritic, the series has a weighted average score of 76 out of 100, based on 4 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".[10]
Impact
The National Sexual Assault Hotline in the United States, operated by the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), experienced a 34% increase in calls during the airing of the documentary.[11]
