Manson reveals the cruelty he suffered in reform school and the childhood experiences that made him who he was.
Former "Family" members listen to the exclusive conversations and are taken back to the time when they "would do anything for Charlie."
Manson recounts the early crimes that led to the murder spree in the summer of ‘69, laying out an explanation of loyalty and brotherhood that pushes against the accepted motive: his desire to incite Helter Skelter.
In the final moments before his death, Manson reflects on his life in prison and shows rare tenderness for the man who spoke to him across the decades.
EPISODE 1: YOUNG MANSON
Twenty years of unheard conversations reveal shocking details about Charles Manson's early years and the origins of "The Family"; Manson speaks openly about the music industry and the rejection that drove his return to criminal behavior.
EPISODE 2: THE SUMMER OF '69
Exclusive conversations reveal new details about what led to the notorious crimes of 1969 as Manson gives his version of the motive; he describes the loyalty and brotherhood that led to his life imprisonment for murder.
EPISODE 3: THE MANSON MASK
The conversations continue as Manson maintains his innocence in the murders and talks openly about the trial that changed the '60s; as he gets closer to death, he reveals more about his criminal past and reflects on a life spent in prison.
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BBC
"One of the most interesting new titles in November."
THE TV ANSWER MAN
"One of the best shows coming to Peacock in November."
COLLIDER
"One of the best true crime documentaries to stream now."
PEOPLE
"Making Manson shows a bit of a different Charles Manson, but one that’s no less scary to listen to."
DECIDER
"One of the best TV shows coming in November."
THE NEW YORK TIMES
"Adds depth to a notorious criminal."
THE GUARDIAN
"Gives a new perspective"
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NEW YORK POST
"Offers new details about Manson's past and surprising insights into
his worldview."
NEW YORK POST
"In unearthed prison phone call, Charles Manson admits involvement in pre-1969 kilings."
LOS ANGELES TIMES
"Builds on 20 years of never-before-released taped conversations, interviews with participants and experts, and the convict's own musings."
THE BOSTON GLOBE
“Cobbles together decades of audio recordings of Manson in prison to paint a picture of his life before and after the infamous Tate-LaBianca murders carried out by his devotees.”
SALON
"Disturbing conversations reveal Charles Manson's 'genuine self' in new docuseries."
PEOPLE MAGAZINE
“One of the most surprising aspects was hearing Manson’s own unfiltered voice in conversations that spanned over twenty years.”
THE MANUAL
“Making Manson is interesting because of the tapes of Manson talking more in-depth about his “family” and the crimes they committed than anything we’ve heard from him before.”
DECIDER
"Reveals the murderous cult leader admitted to more killings in jail."
CNN
“Manson offers chilling insight on his relentless killing sprees.”
ROLLING STONE
“Shows Charles Manson ‘without the mask'.”
TODAY.COM
“Fascinating.”
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