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American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders S1E2 — The Trap Door

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American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders•Season 1•Episode 2

The Trap Door

7.2/10 · 184 votesFeb 28, 202456 min

Ranked #2 of 4 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

Discussion

Through Danny's research, details surface of an alleged global government surveillance network. In 1981, a triple murder fuels suspicions.

Directed byZachary Treitz

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Season 1 Episodes4

The End

The Trap Door

The Game

The Monster

Cast11

Christian Hansen

Self / Danny Casolaro

Tony Casolaro

Self

Michael Riconosciuto

Self

Bobby Moses Nichols

Self

Zachary Treitz

Self

Cheri Seymour

Self

John Powers

Self

Charles Work

Self

Keith Roenke

Robert Booth Nichols

Leah Victoria Hennessey

Lynn Knowles

Elliot Richardson

Self (archive footage)

Crew1

Zachary Treitz

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Trap Door" is episode 2 of American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders season 1. It scored 7.2/10 from 184 votes, ranking #2 of 4 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Zachary Treitz, it aired on February 28, 2024.

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