Accused focuses on several cases in which people claim to have been falsely accused and give their own account of the experiences to avoid being wrongfully convicted. Can they convince the justice system that they were merely at the wrong place at the wrong time?
“This month, viewers who are fans of suspense-filled crime docuseries will find themselves captivated by the stories that often never get told after people [are] falsely accused of a crime,” says Nomsa Philiso, director of local entertainment channels at M-Net
“As criminal law experts walk us through the crime scenes, viewers are about to experience first-hand the intricate details that piece together a criminal case in a manner that lays bare how the South African criminal justice system works.”
The gripping 10-part documentary series is a crime drama fanatic’s dream, with crime scenes being revisited, experts being interviewed about the presented evidence and first-hand accounts of the crimes as told by those fighting for their future freedom. Accused is both bingeworthy and ideal for a primetime slot as these riveting cases will keep audiences on the edge of their seats until each case’s conclusion.
Cases that are unravelled in the series include a woman being accused of a shocking crime by her friend and neighbour after going into premature labour, a man who was arrested for being a mass murderer, only to find out that police coerced witnesses into a false identification, a DJ’s life turning upside down after being accused of murder and so much more!
The show is directed by Thabo Khambule, best-known for his involvement in the South African Film and Television-winning telenovela, Ring of Lies.
Watch full episodes of the docuseries on our official webpage.
