Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg?

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Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg?
Genre Documentary
Directed by Nancy Schwartzman
Music byNick Sena
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes3
Production
Executive producers
  • Nancy Schwartzman
  • Elle Fanning
  • Dakota Fanning
  • Brittany Kahan Ward
  • Geno McDermott
  • Igal Svet
  • Jessica Roomberg
  • Caitlin Gold
  • Victoria Thompson
  • David Sloan
Producers
  • Laura Dimon
  • Kendall Bosio
  • Kate Davis
  • Charlotte Maher Levy
  • Jonah McMichael
  • Nicholas Caprio
Cinematography
  • Joe Hicks
  • Eric Wagner
Editors
  • Brett Jacobsen
  • Jason Hardwick
  • Erin Perri
Running time42 minutes
Production companies
Original release
Network Hulu
ReleaseSeptember 29, 2025 (2025-09-29)

Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg? is a 2025 American documentary miniseries directed and produced by Nancy Schwartzman. It explores the Death of Ellen Greenberg, which was initially ruled as a suicide, as her family insists she was murdered.

Contents

It premiered on September 29, 2025, on Hulu. [1]

Premise

Explores the Death of Ellen Greenberg, a school teacher who was found dead in her apartment. Greenberg sustained multiple stab wounds and various bruises. Her death was initially ruled as a suicide, with the case being closed. Greenberg's parents, Sandee and Josh appear in the series as they fight to reopen the investigation. [2]

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byOriginal release date
1"Homicide or Suicide?" Nancy Schwartzman September 29, 2025 (2025-09-29)
2"The Strangest 911 Call I Ever Heard"Nancy SchwartzmanSeptember 29, 2025 (2025-09-29)
3"The Greenbergs v. The City of Philadelphia"Nancy SchwartzmanSeptember 29, 2025 (2025-09-29)

Production

The Greenbergs were approached by different filmmakers before deciding to go with Nancy Schwartzman. [3] Production commenced in February 2025, as the lawsuit filed by the Greenbergs was settled. [4] [5] Information included in the series was pulled from public record or entered into evidence. [6] All sides were invited to participate in the series, with Sam Goldberg alongside his friends and family, Philadelphia Police Department and Medical Examiner office, declining. [7] [8]

In July 2025, it was announced ABC News Studios and Hulu had ordered the series, with Schwartzman to direct and Elle Fanning and Dakota Fanning set to serve as executive producers under their Lewellen Pictures banner. [9]

Reception

Critical reception

Joel Keller of Decider suggested viewing the series writing: "The series is compelling because of how startling the mishandling of Ellen Greenberg’s case really was." [10] Karina Adelgaard of Heaven of Horror gave the series four out of five stars, writing: "Watching it, I found myself getting angry on behalf of everyone who loved Ellen Greenberg." [11]

References

  1. ↑ Baker, KC (September 26, 2025). "Their Daughter's 2011 Death Was Ruled a Suicide — Even Though She Had 20 Stab Wounds and Bruises All Over Her Body". People . Retrieved September 28, 2025.
  2. ↑ "ABC News Studios announces Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg Premiering September 29 on Hulu". ABC News Studios Publicity . September 26, 2025. Retrieved September 28, 2025.
  3. ↑ Luciew, John (September 25, 2025). "20 stab wounds, no answers: Hulu series probes Ellen Greenberg's controversial 'suicide'". The Patriot-News . Retrieved September 28, 2025.
  4. ↑ Morfoot, Addie (September 29, 2025). "Hulu Docuseries Reexamines Death of Teacher Found Stabbed 20 Times and Why Authorities Ruled It a Suicide". Variety . Retrieved September 30, 2025.
  5. ↑ Silver, Stephen (September 29, 2025). "New Documentary Explores Controversial Death of Philadelphia Jewish Woman". The Jewish Exponent . Retrieved September 30, 2025.
  6. ↑ Bennett, Max (September 29, 2025). "Ellen Greenberg Docuseries Director Discusses Mysterious Case". Patch Media . Retrieved September 29, 2025.
  7. ↑ Given, Molly (September 29, 2025). "Docu-series revisits Ellen Greenberg case, questions controversial suicide ruling". Metro . Retrieved September 29, 2025.
  8. ↑ Hunt, Kristin (September 29, 2025). "New Ellen Greenberg true crime docuseries delves into the Philly teacher's mysterious 2011 death". Philly Voice. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
  9. ↑ White, Peter (July 10, 2025). "As Ellen Greenberg's Parents Vie To Reopen Case Of Her Suspicious Death, ABC News Studios, Elle & Dakota Fanning & Blackfin Investigate For Hulu". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved September 28, 2025.
  10. ↑ Keller, Joel (September 29, 2025). "Stream It Or Skip It: 'Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg?' On Hulu, About A Family Trying To Reopen The Case Of Their Daughter's 2011 Death". Decider . Retrieved September 30, 2025.
  11. ↑ Adelgaard, Karina (September 29, 2025). "Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg? Review Hulu & Disney+". Heaven of Horror. Retrieved September 30, 2025.
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