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While grandmothers are often cherished for their kindness and wisdom, some harbor chilling secrets. The new series Killer Grannies on Oxygen, set to premiere on November 9 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, aims to unveil these hidden tales. Hosted by the renowned Hollywood star and Oscar nominee June Squibb, the show promises to explore the unexpected dark sides of some grandmothers.
In a captivating new trailer, Squibb points out the surprising notion that “Nobody suspects their granny has a dark side.” This true crime series will delve into some of the most shocking and unforeseen cases where grandmothers across the nation have resorted to murder to achieve their objectives.
Each episode of the series will present a thrilling investigation, offering a detailed look into cases where seemingly harmless grandmothers are revealed to be perpetrators. According to the show’s description, these episodes will utilize gripping archival footage, carefully crafted recreations, and cinematic storytelling. Interviews with investigators, prosecutors, and those close to the case will help unravel the layers of these complex stories, exposing how and why these family matriarchs turned to deadly measures.
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The true crime series promises to follow the “most shocking and unpredictable cases” carried out by unsuspecting grandmas across the country, who turn to murder as a means to get what they want.
“In every self-contained episode, a rollercoaster ride of a case unfolds as investigators dig deep and chase every lead until they finally catch their unexpected killer,” reads a longline for the new series. “Through gripping archival footage, selective recreations and cinematic imagery, and in-depth interviews with investigators, prosecutors, friends and family, every episode will peel back the plastic cover on the couch to uncover a world of sinister plots and evil deeds unpacking why and how these maternal matriarchs of the family can turn deadly.
As one source noted in the series’ Oct. 14 sneak peek, grandmas typically aren’t “who fits the mold of a killer,” making their motives and means all the more compelling.
“The granny could have a few skeletons in her closet,” Squibb quipped, before adding, “And granny’s wisdom might just outsmart everybody, including the police.”
The actress cautioned viewers to keep their eye out for “poison biscuits, creepy green cocktails or a loaded Glock in granny’s purse.”
The series, produced by Jarrett Creative, will follow the creative ways grannies turn to kill, including one case that looked “like it’s a professional hit,” while also examining the “ripple effects” the crimes have on their children and grandchildren, according to the preview.
As one woman shared, “It broke my heart that that’s what she did to him.”
And it should come as no surprise that Squibb was the perfect fit as host for the series.
Fans may recognize the 95-year-old from her role as a grandma out for revenge against scam artists in the 2024 film Thelma. She’s also appeared in Nebraska, Hubie Halloween, About Schmidt and Godmothered.
“Everyone expects granny to love,” Squibb said in the trailer of her latest project on Oxygen, “but no one expects granny to kill.”
To learn more about the surprising ways grandmothers have killed, watch Killer Grannies Sundays at 8 p.m. ET/PT on Oxygen, beginning Nov. 9.
