SOCIAL MEDIA MURDERS RETURNS TO ITV FOR SECOND SERIES

This True-crime series exploring shocking cases that resulted in the murder of a young person, where in each instance, social media brought the culprit and the victim together, was ITV2’s biggest programme on ITV Hub after Love Island, in 2021.

Providing a compelling yet cautionary insight into the experiences of young people affected by disturbing 21st century crime.

The initial three films put the victim at the centre of the narrative alongside material obtained from social media accounts and mobile phones which immersed viewers in the events as they unfolded.

The three films in the first series were made by Firecracker Films, Crackit Productions, and Knickerbockerglory Productions.

There will be five new films in the second series, which will premiere on ITVX.