Current Status of the Series
How to Get Away with a Murderer is an American legal thriller television series created by Peter Nowalk. The show premiered on ABC on September 25, 2014. The series centers on a group of law students and their brilliant criminal defense professor, Annalise Keating, portrayed by Viola Davis. The main storyline involves a class of students entangled in a murder conspiracy. The series ran for six seasons and concluded on May 14, 2020. There are no new episodes currently in production, and the show is not airing new content at this time.
The series finale wrapped up the central storylines of Annalise and her students. The final season explored the aftermath of the events from the previous year and the ultimate fate of the Keating 5. Despite the show's conclusion, it remains one of the most-watched dramas in ABC history. The series finale drew approximately 3.83 million viewers in the United States. Fans continue to stream the complete series on Hulu and other digital platforms.
Where to Watch the Full Series
All six seasons of How to Get Away with a Murderer are available for streaming. The primary streaming home for the series in the United States is Hulu, which holds the exclusive digital rights. Subscribers can access the entire library of episodes without a broadcast television subscription. The platform offers all episodes in high definition with the ability to binge-watch the complete series.
For viewers outside the United States, the show is available on Disney+ in select international markets. The availability varies by region, and some territories may have the series on a different local platform. The series is also available for digital purchase or rental on platforms like Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Physical media, including DVD and Blu-ray box sets, are sold through major retailers.
Cast, Awards, and Legacy
The main cast features Viola Davis as Annalise Keating, alongside a rotating ensemble of students. Key cast members include Alfred Enoch, Jack Falahee, Aja Naomi King, Matt McGorry, and Karla Souza. The show received critical acclaim for its complex characters and high-stakes narrative structure. Viola Davis won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role.
The series earned a total of 68 Primetime Emmy Award nominations over its run. It holds the record as the most nominated drama series in a lead actress category for a Black performer. The show's production company, Shondaland, also behind Grey's Anatomy and Scandal, created a distinctive visual and narrative style. The series finale was directed by actor and director Stephen Cragg. For more information on the show's production history, you can visit the official Shondaland page here or check the ABC network schedule here.
