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Sharp Objects

Sharp Objects

Description: After treating her mental illness, crime reporter Camille Preaker returns to her hometown to solve the murder of two young girls. However, she is forced to face and deal with her own demons too.
Genre: Mystery
Year Released: 2018
Number of episodes: 8
Awards: Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Series, Miniseries, or Motion Picture Made for Television, MORE
Director: Jean-Marc Vallée
Network: HBO
Nominations: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Limited Series, MORE
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