When Will ‘I’ll Be Gone in the Dark’ Be on HBO?

By Kayla Cobb @kaylcobb
Published June 28, 2020, 9:00 a.m. ET

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This weekend HBO is dipping its toes back into the world of true crime with a truly extraordinary case. The six-part I’ll Be Gone in the Dark follows one ordinary woman’s quest to identify one of the most prolific serial rapists in decades, the Golden State Killer.

From 1974 to 1986 the Golden State Killer, also known as the East Area Rapist and the Visalia Ransacker, was responsible for a shocking amount of crimes throughout the state of California. He committed at least 13 murders and over 50 rapes. But it wasn’t a detective who ultimately brought Joseph James DeAngelo to justice. It was one author, citizen detective, and brilliant investigator who broke this case. Here’s how you can watch Michelle McNamara’s story.

When Will I’ll Be Gone in the Dark Premiere on HBO?

The first episode of director Liz Garbus’ docuseries premieres this Sunday, June 28 on HBO. Altogether there will be six episodes in I’ll Be Gone in the Dark. Here’s when all of them are expected to premiere:

  • Episode 1: June 28
  • Episode 2: July 5
  • Episode 3: July 12
  • Episode 4: July 19
  • Episode 5: July 26
  • Episode 6: August 2

What Time Will I’ll Be Gone in the Dark Be on HBO?

If you want to watch this new true crime docuseries live you’re looking at a late night. New episodes of I’ll Be Gone in the Dark premiere on HBO Sundays at 10/9c p.m. That slot is right after the premium cable network premieres new episodes of its drama Perry Mason.

How to Watch I’ll Be Gone in the Dark on HBO

No matter how you cut it you’re going to need a subscription to HBO if you want to watch this deep dive into the Golden State Killer. But fortunately it doesn’t matter which version of HBO you have. Whether you have HBO Go, HBO NOW, or HBO Max you have access to I’ll Be Gone in the Dark.

So what’s the difference? HBO Go is connected to subscribers’ cable package, meaning you’ll be required to authenticate with you cable subscription before you sign in. Alternatively HBO NOW allows subscribers to sign up to HBO directly through the channel’s streaming service, similar to how Netflix operates. HBO NOW also allows subscribers the option to link their HBO accounts to their Hulu or Amazon Prime Video subscriptions.

And whether you have access to HBO Max through HBO Go, HBO NOW, or a direct subscription, you’ll have access to I’ll Be Gone in the Dark. Just remember there’s no shame in watching with the lights on.

Watch I'll Be Gone in the Dark on HBO