Making a Murderer is a Netflix documentary series that follows Steven Avery, a DNA exoneree who is accused of another horrific crime after he tries to expose police corruption. It was compared to similar programs like HBO's The Jinx and the hit serial podcast, earning much praise from the many who watched it. Among the several accolades it received are Emmys for Outstanding Documentary Series, Outstanding Directing, and Outstanding Writing. The show found an international audience and stirred up a fair amount of controversy in its immediate aftermath. The second season covered the aftermath of the conviction of Brendan Dassey, who is Avery's nephew and was featured in the first season.