Netflix Picks Up JonBenét Ramsey Miniseries After Paramount+ Abandonment

Netflix has acquired the limited series "The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey," which was originally produced for Paramount+ before being dropped during merger-related turmoil. The show, starring Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen, was completed earlier this year but left without a home until the streaming giant stepped in.

According to The A.V. Club, the project "finished filming in January 2025 but was shelved before Netflix acquired it." The outlet noted that the series was "abandoned by Paramount+ amid merger chaos," leaving its future uncertain until Netflix picked it up. TVLine confirmed the move, reporting that the miniseries is expected to release before the end of the year.

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Melissa McCarthy stars as JonBenét's mother, Patsy Ramsey, while Clive Owen plays her father, John Ramsey. The series explores the 1996 murder of the six-year-old beauty queen, a case that remains unsolved and continues to captivate public attention. TVLine noted the high-profile casting as a key draw for the project.

The acquisition marks a notable second life for a completed series that might otherwise have been shelved indefinitely. As streaming services continue to consolidate and reevaluate their slates, the fate of finished projects can hang in the balance for months.

"The show finished filming in January 2025 but was shelved before Netflix acquired it."

Netflix has not yet announced an official release date, but TVLine indicated the series will arrive before the end of the year, likely making it one of the streamer's most talked-about true-crime offerings.