Jeffrey Epstein has become one of the most notorious figures in United States history over the past few decades. A four-part docuseries from Netflix, Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich dives deep into the history of his fortune, sex crimes and mysterious death in prison.
The series premiered in 2020 but has recently climbed to the top of Netflix’s most-watched list due to the controversy surrounding his still-sealed criminal files.
If you’re curious about Epstein and his crimes, the Watch With Us team recommends you watch Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich on Netflix right now.
‘Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich’ Is More Topical Than Ever
Jeffrey Epstein was convicted in 2008 of procuring a minor for prostitution and soliciting prostitution, and later faced federal charges for operating a sex trafficking ring involving underage girls. Frequent discussion of the Epstein Files and their possible release has been back in the news lately, as the Trump administration and Attorney General Pam Bondi weigh how to handle public access to potentially explosive information. If you’re interested in the backstory of these files and why they’re so controversial, watching Filthy Rich may help provide essential context about Epstein, his powerful network and the crimes he’s been linked to.
This series is especially relevant now, offering insight into the systems that allowed Epstein to operate unchecked for decades — and what’s still at stake.
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The Docuseries Focuses on Epstein’s Victims
Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich does a remarkable job allowing the victims of Epstein’s sex trafficking ring to speak out against their abuser. Featuring exclusive interviews with Virginia Giuffre and several others who accused Epstein and his associates of sexual abuse, the series focuses on the lasting emotional and psychological impact of their experiences.
Rather than sensationalizing the case, Filthy Rich highlights the victims’ bravery in coming forward and their dogged pursuit of justice in the face of immense legal and social pressure. It gives survivors dignity — as well as the platform they were denied for years — in speaking about their traumatic experiences.
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‘Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich’ Comes From True Crime Masters
This docuseries is based on a nonfiction book by James Patterson entitled Filthy Rich: A Powerful Billionaire, the Sex Scandal That Undid Him, and All the Justice That Money Can Buy: The Shocking True Story of Jeffrey Epstein. Patterson, of course, is an incredibly successful author of both crime fiction and true crime, but he’s not the only creative on this project with an impressive pedigree.
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Executive producer Joe Berlinger is well known for acclaimed documentaries like Whitey: United States of America v. James J. Bulger and Intent to Destroy: Death, Denial and Depiction. Director Lisa Bryant previously collaborated with Berlinger on Gone: The Forgotten Women of Ohio.
True crime obsessives won’t be surprised to see that Filthy Rich is made with care, sensitivity and meticulous research — all hallmarks of Berlinger and Bryant’s work.
Watch Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich as well as the follow-up film, Ghislaine Maxwell: Filthy Rich, on Netflix.
