Homecoming | |
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Genre | Psychological thriller |
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Language | English |
Length | 20–30 minutes |
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Production | Mark Phillips |
No. of seasons | 2 |
No. of episodes | 12 |
Publication | |
Original release | November 9, 2016 – August 23, 2017 |
Provider | Gimlet Media |
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Adaptations | Homecoming |
Website | gimletmedia |
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The show was nominated for a Peabody Award in 2016 and won two Webby Awards in 2017. [7] [8]
The podcast was adapted into a television series, starring Stephan James and Julia Roberts. [9] It was released on Amazon Prime on November 2, 2018. [10]
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