Journalist Mandy Matney sits down with two of the creative forces who shaped the heart and tone of Hulu’s original series — Director Kat Candler (Episodes 6 & 7) and Costume Designer Joseph La Corte. Together with journalist Liz Farrell, we pull back the curtain on the artistry and ethics behind dramatizing a real story still unfolding in courtrooms and headlines with audio and analysis from the original reporting. Kat Candler, known for her delicate touch and human-centered storytelling, opens up about the challenge of bringing the horrific murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh to life with empathy and respect. Candler’s insight reveals how the series balances darkness with humanity, exploring the psychology of power and the choices that led to tragedy. Then, 4-time Emmy-nominated costume designer Joseph La Corte discusses clothing as an essential storytelling tool — from Maggie’s quietly powerful wardrobe to Alex Murdaugh’s chilling transformation through the recreation of real-life evidence. Their meticulous attention to detail brings the narrative to life, grounding each scene in unsettling truth. This podcast was produced by ⁠LUNASHARK⁠™ and ⁠⁠⁠USG Audio⁠⁠⁠. Visit murdaughpodonhulu.com to watch the video version of this interview on Hulu or Hulu on Disney+ and discover all the emotional truths from Hulu’s original series: Murdaugh Death in the Family. START YOUR FREE TRIAL http://hulu.com/start FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL Hulu on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murdaughonhulu/ Hulu on X: https://x.com/hulu Hulu on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hulu Hulu is the leading all-in-one premium streaming service that offers an expansive slate of live and on-demand entertainment, both in and outside the home. Hulu is the only on-demand platform that provides access to a library of both hit TV Series/Films and award-winning Hulu Originals like Only Murders In The Building, The Handmaid’s Tale, The Kardashians, and more! Visit https://Hulu.com to subscribe now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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