Unlocking the Truth

Season 1

TV-14

Love, lust, murder, mystery, suspense...all the makings of a great dramatic story. The catch? It's not a fictional story. It's real life. This serialized documentary series follows the journey of alleged wrongfully convicted prisoners fighting for their freedom. We will navigate these cases in an effort to uncover the truth with the highest possible stakes - the lives and freedom of innocent people locked up for life, and the duty to honor the lives of those lost. This series takes an in-depth look into three criminal cases through the unique POV of Ryan Ferguson, who at 19 years old was convicted of a murder he didn't commit.

Where to Watch Unlocking the Truth • Season 1

8 Episodes

Gates of Hell
E1
Gates of HellLove, lust, murder, mystery, suspense...all the makings of a great dramatic story. The catch? It's not a fictional story. It's real life. This serialized documentary series follows the journey of alleged wrongfully convicted prisoners fighting for their freedom. We will navigate these cases in an effort to uncover the truth with the highest possible stakes – the lives and freedom of innocent people locked up for life, and the duty to honor the lives of those lost. This series takes an in-depth look into three criminal cases through the unique POV of Ryan Ferguson, who at 19 years old was convicted of a murder he didn't commit
Ain't No Change in the House of Pain
E2
Ain't No Change in the House of Pain
honey, that’s a dangerous man
E3
honey, that’s a dangerous manMore details emerge about the mysterious man in the woods around the time of Rita’s death and shocking facts about a former suspect in the Kalvin Michael Smith case begin to surface.
We shouldn't talk about this
E4
We shouldn't talk about thisMore details emerge about the mysterious man in the woods around the time of Rita's death and shocking facts about a former suspect in the Kalvin Michael Smith case begin to surface.
You Don’t Know Murderers, Bro
E5
You Don’t Know Murderers, BroRyan and Eva meet the child Jill Marker delivered while in a coma, and break down the details of Michael Politte’s confession.
He Knows Things He Shouldn’t Know
E6
He Knows Things He Shouldn’t KnowRyan and Eva work to identify the weapon that murdered Anastasia, and an unexpected confession emerges in the Kalvin Michael Smith case.
Inside These Gates
E7
Inside These GatesRyan and Eva test details of Kelly’s testimony and Ryan visits Michael Politte in prison, after arson science proves a shocking twist in his case.
Hope Is a Hell of a Thing
E8
Hope Is a Hell of a ThingAn interview with Anastasia's father raises intriguing questions, while Kalvin Michael Smith's investigation draws to a close.