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The Thing About Pam

TV·2022–2022·NBC·Drama, Crime·59m·6.1

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The Thing About Pam is based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in her husband Russ's conviction, but he insisted he did not kill her. His conviction was later overturned. This brutal crime set off a chain of events that would expose a diabolical scheme deeply involving Pam Hupp.

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Renée ZellwegerRenée ZellwegerPam HuppJosh DuhamelJosh DuhamelJoel SchwartzJudy GreerJudy GreerLeah AskeyGideon AdlonGideon AdlonMariah DaySean BridgersSean BridgersMark HuppSuanne SpokeSuanne SpokeJanetMac BrandtMac BrandtDetective Ryan McCarrickKaty MixonKaty MixonBetsy Faria

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