8.541 minSeason 1 • Episode 4
LatestThe walls close in around Amanda. As friends and supporters get letters from the Department of Justice, Amanda continues to insist that she has cancer. When charges are filed, Amanda has her day in court.
Docuseries based on the podcast of the same name. The story of Amanda Riley — a wife, mother, blogger and Christian — whose tragic cancer tale captivates thousands. But Amanda has a secret that she's dying to keep, and after an anonymous tip to an investigative reporter, her own words may prove to be her downfall.
Writing
Podcast adaptation that knows exactly which receipts to flash.
Direction
Reenactments walk the tightrope between empathy and indictment.
Editing
Social media posts become damning exhibits. The timeline hurts.
Creator
Craig Piligian
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Amanda's blog 'Lymphatic Life' peaked during the golden age of sicklit and tragedy porn blogging, when readers craved raw illness narratives like emotional currency.
The podcast this adapts broke in 2020; the four-year delay to screen let Amanda complete probation and attempt rebranding as a mental health advocate before the docuseries dismantled it again.
US
