Series

How It Really Happened

★ 7.2(6)201743m8 seasons

How It Really Happened is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

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Release date: 2017-01-27
Runtime: 43m
Language: English
Seasons: 8
Episodes: 85
Network: CNN, HLN
Status: Returning Series
Country: United States of America
Studio: CNN

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About How It Really Happened

How It Really Happened is a 2017 web series in the Crime, Mystery and Documentary genres. It spans 8 seasons and 85 episodes, and originally aired on CNN and HLN. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch How It Really Happened in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Jesse L. Martin takes an in-depth look at some of the most notorious crimes, mysteries, trials and celebrity tragedies of our time.

Seasons (8)

Season 117 eps · 2017

Season 211 eps · 2017

Season 310 eps · 2018

Season 410 eps · 2019

Season 510 eps · 2020

Season 69 eps · 2021

Season 78 eps · 2022

Season 810 eps · 2024

Themes & keywords

murdertrue crimemurder mysteryinfamous

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch How It Really Happened in United States?+

In United States, you can stream How It Really Happened on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home.

Is How It Really Happened on Netflix?+

How It Really Happened is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max.

How many seasons of How It Really Happened are there?+

How It Really Happened has 8 seasons and 85 episodes in total.

When did How It Really Happened come out?+

How It Really Happened is a 2017 web series.

What genre is How It Really Happened?+

How It Really Happened is Crime, Mystery and Documentary series.