Amanda Knox and Monica Lewinsky, ladies that have been defined by unforgiving media scrutiny, have joined forces to reshape public perception through a deeply personal, empathetic series, The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox, now streaming on Hulu.
Knox, who was wrongfully convicted in the 2007 for the murder of her roommate Meredith Kercher and exonerated in 2015, endured years of public vilification. Today, she steps not behind, but into the spotlight, not as a victim, but as a storyteller. This eight-episode fictionalised drama, co-executive produced by Knox herself, offers an intimate view of her experience, from her 53-hour interrogation to the arduous process of reclaiming her identity.
Lewinsky, who endured her own early-career media vilification, recognised in Knox both her pain and resilience. This led to a creative and emotional alliance that centres around authenticity and compassion rather than sensationalism. Lewinsky’s involvement extends beyond production, she brings her advocacy for empathy into the show’s ethos.
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox employs a stylised tone, drawing on magical realism, reminiscent of Amélie, to contrast the harsh legal drama with Knox’s internal world. Grace Van Patten leads with a performance that balances quirk and quiet despair, while Sharon Horgan shines as Knox’s mother.
That said, critics note that the series occasionally sacrifices nuance for stylisation. Some accuse it of re-entering Knox at the expense of Meredith Kercher’s memory, while others argue that its tone risks undermining the gravity of the subject matter.
Through her involvement in the series and broader advocacy work, Knox now champions criminal justice reform. Her goal is to spotlight how media bias and coercive legal systems can irreversibly damage lives. The show doesn’t simply dramatise her ordeal, it lays bare the emotional truth behind a miscarriage of justice.
The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox is more than a dramatic retelling, it’s a reclamation. Through bold storytelling and personal agency, Knox transforms the narrative that once defined her. United with Lewinsky, she crafts a narrative that seeks not just to explain what happened, but to heal, educate, and reform. It’s a reinvention not only of a story, but of a life.
The first two episodes of The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox will premiere August 20 on Hulu, thereafter the remaining six episodes will be released weekly.
