The US Department of Justice has released more than three million pages of documents as well as thousands of videos and photos from the investigation files into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This increases public interest in the case again.
Feb 9, 2026, 6:49 p.mFeb 9, 2026, 6:49 p.m
Jennifer Ullrich / watson.de
New details about the Epstein network emerge almost daily, and numerous prominent personalities appear repeatedly in the files. But what is not presented publicly also raises questions – more precisely, the numerous redactions by the ministry.
The four-part miniseries “Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich” (originally: “Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich”) was released on Netflix in May 2020. As a result of the latest development, production is now increasingly being streamed again.
This is what “Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich” is about
The documentary sheds light on the meteoric rise of US financier Jeffrey Epstein and the still-unanswered question of how he acquired his immense fortune.
Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell are said to have committed violence against hundreds of girls.Image: Imago images
The production traces how Epstein gained access to the world’s richest and most powerful circles, including connections to major political and Hollywood figures.
At the same time, it is about the structural networks that enabled him to carry out sexual violence against minors for years without having to fear serious consequences. The focus is on power, money and systemic failure.
Netflix documentary about Jeffrey Epstein gets to the point
The series was released less than a year after the death of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The billionaire was found dead in his New York prison cell in August 2019, officially a suicide.
In “Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich,” numerous survivors have their say for the first time. Shawna Rivera says in the last part that there is “no justice” – many things will never be said again.
Instead of presenting new revelations, the documentary combines well-known legal facts with powerful reports from those affected. Producer Joe Berlinger said Guardianfor him the case is the best example of how someone with money and influence can hinder reporting and negotiate a “scandalous deal”.
This refers to the 2008 agreement that saved Epstein from life in prison. He pleaded guilty to inciting underage girls to engage in prostitution and only spent around 13 months in prison.
Director Lisa Bryant revealed how difficult it was to get women to testify in front of the camera. Many have never spoken about it before, some not even with their families. The series deliberately tells their stories from their perspective. Every experience is individual, even if patterns can be clearly identified.
The reviews of the Netflix production are positive at 81 percent Rotten Tomatoes out of. However, it is also obvious that the series presents disturbing facts and is therefore not suitable for everyone. In Switzerland it is currently number four in the series charts.