Limited Series – Love & Death

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Two churchgoing couples enjoy small town family life in Texas - until somebody picks up an axe.

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Critics Consensus

A terrific Elizabeth Olsen gives Love & Death some life, but this rote retelling of a grisly murder does little to distinguish itself from other true crime tales.

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Sophie Butcher

Empire Magazine

Love & Death lives and dies by Elizabeth Olsen’s excellent, charismatic central performance.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 11, 2023

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Jasper Rees

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Though pitched further down the social ladder, this is another high-octane dispatch from the pressure cooker of marriage and materialism that has become the specialty of David E. Kelley.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 8, 2023

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Hugo Rifkind

The Times (UK)

Aesthetically, it’s a perfect period piece. Dramatically, it’s neat and wry. But to what end?

Sep 8, 2023

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Branyan Towe

Loud and Clear Reviews

Love & Death features some of the most chilling moments of Elizabeth Olsen’s career to date, she will leave you stunned and makes everything seem so effortless

Rated: 4/5

Jul 29, 2024

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Mini Anthikad-Chhibber

The Hindu

David E. Kelley masterfully recreates the time and space in an opaque retelling of the grisly crime

Aug 27, 2023

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Anna Miller

Discussing Film

This Max Original limited series never strays away from a very formulaic layout, ultimately giving a wild and interesting case in American history a dull do-over that probably didn’t need to be told once again.

Rated: 2.5/5

Jul 26, 2023

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Yapa P

Slow Boring vibe , (base on true story ) injustice

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/23/25

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Autumn M

As a true crime aficionado, I had already watched Candy on Hulu and thought that I had exhausted my interest in this Texas suburban murder. However, Elizabeth Olsen's take on the famed murderess was much better. Nothing against Jessica Biel, but Olsen brought a little bit more nuance and subtlety to the role. Recommended

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/15/25

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Wyann W

Significantly better than the Jessica Biel version. Sorry Jessica.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/09/25

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Talita M

It is extremely disrespectful to the memory actual victims.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/26/25

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Gareth v

The key to this show is the excellent performance of Elizabeth Olsen, in what is a rather paint by numbers telling of a bizzare real life crime. Okay but not great.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

12/24/24

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Nere N

A great slow-paced story with authentic characters which poses a lot of ethical questions. A real page-turner.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/26/24

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David E. Kelley

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Elizabeth Olsen

Candy Montgomery

Jesse Plemons

Allan Gore

Lily Rabe

Betty Gore

Patrick Fugit

Pat Montgomery

Krysten Ritter

Sherry Cleckler

Episode 1

Aired Apr 27, 2023

The Huntress

After a surprisingly charged moment at a church volleyball match, Candy proposes that she and Allan have an affair.

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Episode 2

Aired Apr 27, 2023

Encounters

As their affair continues, Candy fears that she and Allan are at risk of breaking their first rule - no feelings.

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Episode 3

Aired Apr 27, 2023

Stepping Stone

A sense of normalcy returns after Candy is forced to take stock of her own marriage, but Pat soon makes a discovery that changes things.

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Episode 4

Aired May 4, 2023

Do No Evil

Following a grisly struggle, Candy attempts to go about her day as normally as possible; Allan's repeated calls to Betty go unanswered; Candy gives her version of events to the police, who also question Allan about the fidelity of his marriage.

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Episode 5

Aired May 11, 2023

The Arrest

Candy retains Don as her attorney; Allan admits his affair; Pat becomes frustrated.

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Episode 6

Aired May 18, 2023

The Big Top

The trial gets underway; Allan testifies; Pastor Jackie visits Candy.

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Episode 7

Aired May 25, 2023

Sssshh

Candy testifies that she feared for her life and awaits her verdict.

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