In this three-hour documentary, we investigate the powerful, connected, and mysterious Ghislaine Maxwell, who was once the heiress to the Maxwell fortune but whose life takes a sordid downturn when she meets Jeffrey Epstein, the serial sex offender.
An investigative series that reveals a complicated story of power, sex, and money and leads to Ghislaine Maxwell’s arrest awaiting trial in the fall of 2021.
“Well-edited and visually compelling.”
PRIMETIMER
**** [Four Stars]
"A comprehensive account of Ghislaine Maxwell's life."
THE TELEGRAPH
“Thrilling stuff.”
THE ARTS DESK
“Very watchable… tasteful.”
PRIMETIMER
"Necessary and enlightening."
THE TIMES
“Engaging.”
THE DAILY BEAST
"What to watch this week - top pick."
TOTAL TV GUIDE
"Intriguing in-depth portrait."
TV CHOICE
"Intriguing three-part portrait of her life."
JEWISH NEWS
**** [Four Stars]
DAILY MAIL
"A well-researched exposé."
THE TELEGRAPH
"To the credit of director Barbara Shearer, there is more to Epstein’s Shadow than gossip and pop psychology."
TIME MAGAZINE
“The new three-part Peacock documentary Epstein’s Shadow places the whole sordid case in context through its focus on Maxwell’s life and trajectory.”
BUZZFEED
"It’s fascinating stuff – the writers of Succession would struggle to come up with juicier details."
THE I
**** [Four Stars]
"For anyone seeking a theory for her alleged collusion with the foul crimes of Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell: Epstein’s Shadow packaged this one persuasively."
THE TIMES
**** [Four Stars]
"Comprehensive... this documentary expertly weaves a grim story."
EVENING STANDARD
"Raises important questions about Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime associate."
THE NEW REPUBLIC
"Unmissable."
THE IRISH MIRROR
"Comprehensive... and slick."
CHICAGO SUN TIMES
**** [Four Stars]
THE FINANCIAL TIMES
"This week's home entertainment - top pick."
THE GUARDIAN
"Featuring exclusive interviews, unpublished photos and previously unseen footage of the Maxwell family."
RADIO TIMES
"A thorough Peacock docuseries suggests the socialite, daughter of a late media baron, needed to attach herself to another wealthy egomaniac."
CHICAGO SUN TIMES