The Trials of Karen Read premieres on Netflix on Monday, November 23, 2026, as a three-part docuseries. It follows the case of Karen Read, who was acquitted of murder in 2025 in the death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe, from the first investigation to the courtroom and the national attention that followed. Danielle Johnson and Rob Miller directed it.
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The Trials of Karen Read at a Glance
| Question | Answer |
| Premiere date | Monday, November 23, 2026 |
| Where to watch | Netflix |
| Format | Documentary series, three parts |
| Directors | Danielle Johnson and Rob Miller |
| Subject | The case of Karen Read and the death of John O’Keefe, including both trials |
| Interviews | O’Keefe’s family and friends, trial jurors and people who were inside the home where he was found, according to Netflix |
Release Date and How to Watch
The Trials of Karen Read arrives on Netflix on Monday, November 23, 2026. It has three parts. Netflix has not published a release time or the episode titles.
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What the Docuseries Covers
Netflix says the series traces the case from the initial investigation to its growth into a national media event. It looks at the evidence, the arguments made in court and how the public saw the case. Netflix’s own description of the series asks whether the case was an accident, a deadly fight or an elaborate cover-up, and says the series digs into the trials that sparked viral conspiracies.
Netflix says the series includes exclusive interviews with O’Keefe’s family and friends, trial jurors and people who were inside the home where O’Keefe was found.
The Karen Read Case: What Happened
The series is built around a case that has already been decided in court. Here is the public record, as reported by NPR, ABC News and NBC Boston.
| When | What happened |
| January 2022 | John O’Keefe, a Boston police officer, is found in the snow outside a home in Canton, Massachusetts, and later dies. Karen Read was his girlfriend. |
| The charges | Prosecutors alleged that Read struck O’Keefe with her SUV and left him there. Read’s defense argued that she was framed and that the case involved a law enforcement cover-up. |
| July 2024 | The first trial ends in a mistrial after jurors cannot reach a unanimous verdict. |
| June 18, 2025 | After a second trial, the jury acquits Read of second-degree murder, manslaughter and leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death. It finds her guilty of operating under the influence. |
| Sentence | The judge sentences Read to one year of probation on the OUI count. |
Who Made The Trials of Karen Read?
Danielle Johnson, whose credits include The Phantom, and Rob Miller, whose credits include House of Secrets: The Burari Deaths, directed the series.
Is This the Same as A Body in the Snow?
No. A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read is a separate docuseries from 2025. The Trials of Karen Read is a new Netflix production that covers both trials, including the retrial that ended in June 2025.
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The Trials of Karen Read FAQ
When does The Trials of Karen Read come out?
It premieres on Netflix on Monday, November 23, 2026.
How many episodes does The Trials of Karen Read have?
It is a three-part docuseries.
Where can I watch The Trials of Karen Read?
On Netflix.
Who directed The Trials of Karen Read?
Danielle Johnson and Rob Miller.
What is The Trials of Karen Read about?
It covers the case of Karen Read and the death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe, from the investigation through both trials and the national attention the case drew.
Who is interviewed in the series?
Netflix says it includes exclusive interviews with O’Keefe’s family and friends, trial jurors and people who were inside the home where O’Keefe was found.
Was Karen Read found guilty?
No, not of murder. After a second trial in June 2025, a jury acquitted her of second-degree murder, manslaughter and leaving the scene of a collision resulting in death. She was found guilty of operating under the influence and sentenced to one year of probation.
What happened in the first trial?
It ended in a mistrial in July 2024 after jurors could not reach a unanimous verdict.
Is it the same as A Body in the Snow?
No. A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read is a separate 2025 docuseries.
What time does it come out?
Netflix has not published a release time.
Release details are based on Netflix’s announcement and coverage from NBC Boston, What’s on Netflix and other outlets. Details of the case are based on reporting from NPR, ABC News, NBC Boston and CNN. This page is updated when Netflix publishes a release time or episode titles.
