Since the infamous night in August 1969 when Charles Manson and his "family" of dysfunctional followers turned up at the home of actress Sharon Tate in the Hollywood Hills and began a killing spree that continued into the next day, his name has been a byword for evil. "Making Manson" seeks to bring some depth to that with over 100 hours of previously unheard tapes with the man himself.
It's streaming on Peacock in the U.S., but if you're away, we'll explain how to watch "Making Manson" online from anywhere with a VPN.
There have been more than 25 films, scripted and documentary, about Charles Manson in the time since those crimes in the Hollywood Hills and, even though he died in 2017, they still keep coming - there are even two out this month. But "Making Manson" feels different.
This three part docuseries is based on 100 hours of conversations over 20 years between the incarcerated Manson and John Michael Jones, not a journalist but somebody who befriended the cult leader, from the late 90s onwards. This is the first time we have heard Manson in such a relaxed and expansive mood.
The film includes conversations with victims’ family members and Manson’s twisted “Family" but also looks at his devastating upbringing, life and crimes before 1969 and even brings new confessions of other murders to the surface. “There’s a whole part of my life that nobody knows about,” we hear him say at one point. “I’d murder everybody I could. I’d kill you all if I had the chance.”
Manson, however, maintains his innocence in the Tate-LaBianca murders (suggesting his "family" were acting independently) but will always hold a grisly resonance as the man that brought the 60s to a grisly and horrific end.
Read on and we'll show you how to watch "Making Manson" online from anywhere.
How to watch 'Making Manson' in U.S.
NBC's streaming service Peacock is the exclusive place to watch "Making Manson" in the U.S.. It premieres on Tuesday, November 19.
Peacock subscriptions start from only $7.99/month, rising to $13.99/month to remove the ads. Or get 12 months for the price of 10 on either tier by signing up for an annual plan.
Away from home? Don't despair. You can still watch "Making Manson" wherever you are with a VPN. We recommend NordVPN.
Watch 'Making Manson' from anywhere
How to watch 'Making Manson' from anywhere in the world
If "Making Manson" isn't streaming where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the show while you're away from home. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are.
We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN you can get right now is NordVPN. It meets the VPN needs of the vast majority of users, offering outstanding compatibility with most devices and impressive connection speeds.
You can try it risk-free for 30 days if you take advantage of NordVPN's no-quibble money-back guarantee.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're away from the U.S. and want to view Peacock as usual, you'd select a U.S.-based server from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Watch "Making Manson" streams as if you were back home.
'Making Manson' streams by country
How to watch 'Making Manson' in Canada
"Making Manson" is not available to stream in Canada.
Don't forget: Americans taking a vacation in Canada can watch "Making Manson" on Peacock via one of the best VPNs. We recommend NordVPN
How to watch 'Making Manson' in the U.K.
As with Canada, there is no release date for "Making Manson" in the U.K. although that may change.
However, if you're an American in the U.K. and you want to watch "Making Manson" through your existing Peacock subscription, you'll need a VPN.
How to watch 'Making Manson' in Australia
It's the same story in Australia unfortunately. There is no release date yet for "Making Manson".
An American Down Under? Don't worry — you can watch "Making Manson" on Peacock via a VPN instead. Our favorite VPN service is NordVPN.
'Making Manson' - Episode list
- Episode 1: Young Manson - Decades of unheard conversations reveal details of the origins of Charles Manson and "The Family."
- Episode 2: The Summer of '69 - The conversations divulge what led to the crimes as Manson gives his version of the motive.
- Episode 3: The Manson Mask - Manson maintains his innocence in the murders and talks about the trial that changed the '60s.
Official 'Making Manson' trailer
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