Serial: Sarah Koenig Reexamines the Adnan Syed Case

CaseAdnan Syed: The Case That Wouldn't Close

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Serial is a groundbreaking true crime podcast whose first season delves into the 1999 murder of 18-year-old Hae Min Lee in Baltimore. Her ex-boyfriend Adnan Syed was convicted of the killing, but journalist Sarah Koenig questions the evidence and how the trial unfolded. The podcast is produced by This American Life and Serial Productions.

Each season follows a single story across multiple episodes, built on thorough research, interviews, and documentation. The style blends investigative journalism with personal narration, as Koenig takes listeners along on her journey through the case's many unresolved questions.

Expect in-depth analysis and a narrative that challenges the justice system.

About the podcast

VærterSarah Koenig, Dana Chivvis

LanguageEngelsk

PlatformeSpotify, Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Amazon Music, New York Times

Startet2014

Episodes

METRO - Heavy is the Head that Refuses to Share the Crown

Serial's Sarah Koenig examines two fights for control in New York: one on a college campus, one inside the city's biggest political party.

November 5, 2026

METRO - Karat and Schtick

The Serial episode 'METRO - Karat and Schtick' looks at TraxNYC, a diamond district store, and asks how much of its drama is real.

October 30, 2026

Special Preview: METRO with Sarah Koenig - Ep. 1

A preview episode from Serial where Sarah Koenig tours New York City asking residents what's actually on their minds.

October 22, 2026

The Last 12 Weeks - Ep. 5

The defense scrambles after an unexpected ruling as the lead lawyer makes what may be his last visit to David Wood on death row.

June 18, 2026

Peter Lundin: Denmark's Only Convicted Serial Killer

This podcast episode from the Serial Killer series delves into the story of Peter Lundin, one of Denmark's most notorious criminals. The episode reviews his crimes and sheds light on the chilling case that shocked Denmark.

May 31, 2026

Podcast-episode udforsker rehabilitation og Shakespeare i true crime

Podcast Episode Explores Shakespeare and Rehabilitation in True Crime

A new episode of the acclaimed investigative podcast Undisclosed: Toward Justice dives into the story behind true crime podcast Blood Will Tell, placing immigrant experiences, community, and Shakespeare's role in rehabilitation at the heart of the conversation.

May 23, 2026