The popularity of 'Making a Murderer' and its activist nature

When 'Making a Murderer' was released on Netflix in 2015, it resonated with audiences as it tapped into the true crime craze and highlighted issues with the justice system. The docu-series presented the case of Stephen Avery, who had been wrongfully convicted and later charged with another murder. The creators of the series wanted to generate activism, and the emotional investment from the audience was fueled by the belief in Avery's innocence based on his previous wrongful conviction and subsequent exoneration through DNA evidence.