'The Truth About Jim' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and is Max's documentary series worth watching

Here's everything you need to know about Max's original documentary series, 'The Truth About Jim'
PUBLISHED FEB 4, 2024
Sierra Barter tries to find out the reality behind the life of Jim Mordecai in 'The Truth About Jim' (YouTube/Max)
Sierra Barter tries to find out the reality behind the life of Jim Mordecai in 'The Truth About Jim' (YouTube/Max)

Series name: The Truth About Jim

Platform: Max

Date of release: February 15, 2024 

Country of origin: United States 

Genre: Documentary 

Director: Skye Borgman

Number of episodes: 4 

If you are looking for a documentary series to immerse yourself in, 'The Truth About Jim' should be next on your list because there's a lot more to uncover than meets the eye. 'The Truth About Jim' is a Max original documentary series that follows a woman attempting to learn the truth about her grandfather, who may have killed several women at one point in time. 

What is 'The Truth About Jim's plot?

'The Truth About Jim' is a documentary series originally created by Max, aiming to unveil the truth about a man named Jim Mordecai. The more you learn about Mordecai, the more twisted the story becomes. In Max's four-part documentary series, you delve into the life of Mordecai through the perspective of those close to him, his family.

'The Truth About Jim' follows Sierra Barter, her mother Shannon Barter, and her grandmother Judy Mordecai, as they set out to uncover the truth about Mordecai and attempt to answer one haunting question: Was Jim Mordecai a serial killer?

The cast of 'The Truth About Jim'

Sierra Barter 

Sierra Barter attempts to find the answers in 'The Truth About Jim' (YouTube/Max)
Sierra Barter attempts to find the answers in 'The Truth About Jim' (YouTube/Max)

Since 'The Truth About Jim' is a documentary series based on the life of Jim Mordecai, you won't witness an ensemble cast. Instead, the series features individuals who were genuinely connected to Mordecai, with Sierra Barter at the center. Mordecai was Barter's step-grandfather, and in 'The Truth About Jim,' we see Barter, an amateur investigator, reaching out to family members who were also connected to Mordecai to learn more about the horrifying past.

The director of 'The Truth About Jim'

'The Truth About Jim' on Max has been directed by none other than Skye Borgman. She is best known for her work, 'Abducted in Plain Sight,' which took the world of true crime by storm back in 2017. Borgman has also been involved in projects like 'I Just Killed My Dad' and 'Girl in the Picture,' amongst others. 

In an interview with People, when asked about 'The Truth About Jim,' Borgman said, "I do feel that when you're telling a story like this, there's just a lot of care that needs to be taken and understanding and empathy brought to the storytelling and how this trauma is represented."

Is 'The Truth About Jim' worth watching?

'The Truth About Jim' isn't just a story about Jim Mordecai but also about his family and their attempt to uncover the truth about the man they once knew. To some, he was a well-known teacher, and to others, a monster. If you want to know 'The Truth About Jim,' this documentary series should be on your watchlist!

The Trailer of 'The Truth About Jim'



 

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