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The Sinner
“We all have the capacity for the unthinkable.”
The Sinner is an anthology series where each season follows Detective Harry Ambrose investigating a seemingly inexplicable crime. The question isn't "whodunit" but "whydunit"—what drove an ordinary person to commit a horrific act?
The Main Killer
Cora Tannetti
“The Beach Stabber”
She didn't know why she killed. Neither did we.
“I just... I had to. I don't know why.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Cora kill the man on the beach in The Sinner Season 1?
Cora killed Frankie because a song triggered repressed memories of her sister's death. Frankie was unknowingly connected to the trauma that destroyed her life.
What happened to Phoebe in The Sinner?
Phoebe died during a party at a drug den. Cora was drugged and assaulted, and her memories of that night were suppressed for years.
Is The Sinner connected? Do the seasons relate to each other?
Each season is a standalone story, but Detective Harry Ambrose connects them all as the investigator.
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