About This Episode
What is this episode about?
The episode "The Journey, Episode 5: The Children" from In the Dark covers a pending custody ruling over whether a couple's children will be returned to their mansion. As a judge works toward a decision, a character named Ava digs into a confidential court file and makes a discovery described as startling. The episode runs 55 minutes and is the fifth installment in this storyline.
Hosts and release
The New Yorker publishes In the Dark, a podcast built on prize-winning investigative journalism that uncovers hidden truths behind high-profile criminal cases. Madeleine Baran hosts the show, which first aired in 2016 and has covered cases including the kidnapping of Jacob Wetterling, the conviction of Curtis Flowers, and the Haditha killings across its run. The current season, Season 3, arrived in 2024, and the show is available on Apple Podcasts and Audible.
This installment belongs to the arc known as The Journey, and this particular chapter is catalogued as The Children, reflecting its focus on the fate of the couple's children as the court file comes under scrutiny. The episode was released on October 13, 2026, continuing the season's examination of the custody proceedings and the secrets buried within the sealed records at the center of the case.
