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The Deliberate Stranger

TV·1986–1986·1 season, 2 episodes·NBC·Crime, Drama·1h 32m

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Based on a true story, this miniseries depicts the life of Ted Bundy, the serial killer. In 1974, after having murdered several young women, he leaves Seattle for Utah, where he is a law student and where other girls disappear. It takes the cooperation of a number of police forces to work efficiently on this case. Soon, but not soon enough, the police eliminate endless possibilities and close in on him. Bundy is tried in the media and his good-boy attitude brings him sympathy but also the hatred of many.

Castfull cast & details

Mark HarmonMark HarmonTed BundyFrederic ForrestFrederic ForrestDet. Bob KeppelGeorge GrizzardGeorge GrizzardRichard LarsenBen MastersBen MastersDet. Mike FisherGlynnis O'ConnorGlynnis O'ConnorCas RichterM. Emmet WalshM. Emmet WalshDet. Sam DaviesJohn AshtonJohn AshtonDet. Roger DunnBonnie BartlettBonnie BartlettLouise Bundy

Episodes by season

Season012Episodes1986Aired—Season avg
  1. S01E01The Deliberate Stranger S01E01The Deliberate Stranger (1)May 4, 1986—Part 1 of a two-part miniseries centering on a serial killer, Ted Bundy.
  2. S01E02The Deliberate Stranger S01E02The Deliberate Stranger (2)May 5, 1986—Part 2 of a two-part miniseries centering on a serial killer, Ted Bundy.

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