TV showrunners roundtable: ‘Nobody Wants This,’ ‘Chad Powers,’ ‘The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox,’ and ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’

TV Topics: Grace Van Patten Reclaims Amanda Knox’s Story With Empathetic Grace

(Listen to the full TV Topics conversation with Grace Van Patten found at the bottom of the article.) In the saturated world of true-crime television sensationalism often replaces substance The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox stands out because of its focus on empathy and truth. This is largely due to the performance of Grace Van Patten, whose portrayal of Amanda Knox doesn’t just recount a story but reclaims it. By stripping away layers of media di…

TV showrunners roundtable: ‘Nobody Wants This,’ ‘Chad Powers,’ ‘The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox,’ and ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’

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