Dirty John (2018)

Name: Dirty John
Rating: 6.8

TV-MA — Mature Audiences

Rating: 6.8

IMDb

Synopsis

Anthology series in which each season is based on a true crime story featuring an epic tale of love gone wrong.

First Air Date: 2018-11-25

Last Air Date: 2020-07-14

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 16

Created By: Alexandra Cunningham

Networks: USA Network, Bravo

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Top Cast

Connie Britton as Debra Newell
Amanda Peet as Betty Broderick
Eric Bana as John Meehan
Christian Slater as Dan Broderick
Julia Garner as Terra Newell
Rachel Keller as Linda Kolkena
Juno Temple as Veronica Newell
Lena Georgas as Janet Ravis
Missi Pyle as Karen Kintner
Cliff Chamberlain as Rich Crowley

Seasons

None (2018)

This true crime anthology, based on the podcast of the same name, follows the terrifyingly true story of Orange County interior designer Debra Newell’s romance with John Meehan, a handsome and romantic charmer who sweeps Debra off her feet and pulls her into his web of lies.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Approachable Dreams (2018-11-25)

Debra Newell has a seemingly perfect life: she’s successful, beautiful and lives in one of California’s most desirable coastal cities, Newport Beach. The only thing missing is love. So when Debra finally meets charming and handsome doctor John Meehan, she’s quickly swept into a whirlwind romance, much to her daughters’ dismay.
Ep. 2: Red Flags and Parades (2018-12-02)

Debra and John revel secretly in their newlywed bliss, as Veronica, Terra, and Toby hatch a plan to prove their suspicions about their mother’s new man.
Ep. 3: Remember It Was Me (2018-12-09)

Debra discovers John’s criminal record. In the past, John starts his first family.
Ep. 4: Shrapnel (2018-12-16)

Debra confronts John in the present, while we learn more about Arlane’s past.
Ep. 5: Lord High Executioner (2018-12-23)

John gets clean for Debra. Terra learns John’s back. John puts his sister through the ringer.
Ep. 6: One Shoe (2018-12-30)

Debra makes a decision about John. In Ohio, John captures the attention of Detective Dennis Luken.
Ep. 7: Chivalry (2019-01-06)

A look at how John operates while Debra tries to move forward.
Ep. 8: This Young Woman Fought Like Hell (2019-01-13)

John and Debra's relationship comes to a head in an unexpected way.