UNDATED (WTAQ) – If you became addicted to the Netflix series “Making a Murderer“, then get ready for another round.
Netflix announced Tuesday that new episodes of “Making a Murderer” are in production.
“The new installments will take fans of the acclaimed documentary series back inside the story of convicted murderer Steven Avery, and his co-defendant, Brendan Dassey, as their respective investigative and legal teams challenge their convictions and the State fights to have the convictions and life sentences upheld,” Netflix said in a statement online.
The original 10-part series followed the case of Avery and Dassey, who were convicted in the 2005 murder of Teresa Halbach in Manitowoc County.
The series, which raised questions about the convictions, was a surprise hit for the video-streaming service.
Netflix says the new episodes being produced by filmmakers Laura Ricciardi and Moira Demos, “will offer exclusive access to Avery’s new lawyer Kathleen Zellner and Dassey’s legal team, led by Laura Nirider and Steve Drizin, as well as intimate access to the families and characters close to the case.”
“We are extremely grateful for the tremendous response to, and support of, the series. The viewers’ interest and attention has ensured that the story is not over, and we are fully committed to continuing to document events as they unfold,” Ricciardi and Demos said in a news release.
“Because of Ricciardi’s and Demos’ incredible vision, commitment and keen eye, audiences around the globe became completely captivated by the personal stories of Steven Avery and Brendan Dassey and the unique lens their experiences provide into the criminal justice system,” Lisa Nishimura, Netflix VP of Original Documentary Programming, said in a statement. “We’re thrilled to be continuing our longstanding relationship with the filmmakers, and look forward to giving our global viewers eagerly anticipated updates on this story.”
Netflix’s announcement does not indicate when the episodes will be available.
