Investigation Discovery has set the return date for its true crime series The Playboy Murders. Hosted by Holly Madison, the show exploring dark events connected to the famous magazine brand begins its third season in early May.
Here’s the Lowdown: Season three of The Playboy Murders will premiere on Monday, May 5 at 9/8c on ID, with episodes also streaming on Max. Holly Madison returns as host and executive producer for six new episodes, each examining a different case where murder intersected with the world surrounding Playboy magazine. The first episode, titled “Last Dance,” looks into the mysterious death of Playboy casting assistant Kimberly Fattorini.
What This Means Now: Fans of the series and the true crime genre will be pleased for the show’s return. Madison, using her firsthand knowledge of the Playboy environment, brings a distinct viewpoint to the stories, aiming to center the experiences of the victims involved in these tragic events.
The Bigger Picture: The series continues to look beyond the glamorous image associated with Playboy, focusing instead on the dangers and tragedies that sometimes occurred within its orbit. Upcoming episodes this season cover a murder at the Suncoast Playboy Club (May 12), the connection between a Playmate and a suspected serial killer (May 19), a deadly affair involving a Bunny and a doctor (June 2), the mysterious death of Adrienne Pollack (June 9), and a gruesome double murder in the season finale (June 16).
