What began as a fairy tale for Irish widower Jason Corbett quickly descended into an unfathomable nightmare. When the Limerick businessman and father of two found love again with his American au pair, Molly Martens, in 2008, it seemed like a fresh start. The couple, along with Jason’s children Jack and Sarah, relocated from Ireland to North Carolina to build their new life together. Yet on August 2, 2015, this seemingly idyllic existence shattered when Jason was brutally killed in his home by Molly and her father Thomas Martens, a former FBI agent. Now, Netflix’s gripping new documentary A DEADLY AMERICAN MARRIAGE delves deep into this Irish tragedy, offering viewers unprecedented access to the case that shocked both nations.
Set to premiere on May 9, this fly-on-the-wall documentary has been meticulously crafted over four years and promises to be what Netflix describes as “a chilling exploration of love and betrayal.” The 102-minute special features exclusive interviews with members of both the Corbett and Martens families, including rare perspectives from Molly, Thomas, and Jason’s children Jack and Sarah, who were just 10 and 8 years old respectively when their father was killed. At the heart of this documentary lies the haunting question: Was Jason’s death an act of self-defense as Molly and Thomas claimed, or something far more calculated?
In 2023, Molly pleaded no contest and Thomas pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter to avoid trial, after successfully overturning their initial murder convictions. Their subsequent release from prison in June 2024 only intensified public scrutiny and reignited debates over the true nature of that fatal night. Behind this powerful documentary are award-winning filmmakers Jessica Burgess, known for Rich & Shameless and American Monster, and Jenny Popplewell who directed What Jennifer Did and American Murder: The Family Next Door. Their unflinching examination was inspired by books written by Jason’s sister Tracey Corbett-Lynch, “My Brother Jason,” and his daughter Sarah, “A Time For Truth.” As viewers bear witness to the conflicting narratives surrounding Jason’s death, A DEADLY AMERICAN MARRIAGE challenges us to contemplate the elusive truths beneath a once seemingly picture-perfect life that ended in unimaginable violence. The documentary is expected to attract massive audiences both in Ireland and the United States, bringing renewed attention to a case that continues to resonate with profound questions about justice, truth, and the sometimes deceptive nature of domestic bliss.
🏎️ FIRST LOOK: Caitriona Balfe Races into Action! 🏎️
The trailer for F1 has dropped and our Irish star @caitrionabalfe is STUNNING as race engineer Emma Reeves!
From the haunting corridors of Castle Leoch to the high-octane world of Formula 1, Balfe continues to prove she`s unstoppable! 💫
Watch the trailer now at irishfilmtv.com.
May 13
🏎️ FIRST LOOK: Caitriona Balfe Races into Action! 🏎️
The trailer for F1 has dropped and our Irish star @caitrionabalfe is STUNNING as race engineer Emma Reeves!
From the haunting corridors of Castle Leoch to the high-octane world of Formula 1, Balfe continues to prove she`s unstoppable! 💫
Watch the trailer now at irishfilmtv.com.
From missing his Debs in Dublin to studying Ringo Starr`s mannerisms in his own home - Barry Keoghan`s journey is pure Irish magic!
The lad who once couldn`t afford prom tickets now has insured hands, spars with Thor himself, and hangs with Beckham and The Weeknd! Ireland`s golden boy proving dreams don`t just happen in the movies - they happen TO the movies!
More at irishfilmtv.com.
May 9
From missing his Debs in Dublin to studying Ringo Starr`s mannerisms in his own home - Barry Keoghan`s journey is pure Irish magic!
The lad who once couldn`t afford prom tickets now has insured hands, spars with Thor himself, and hangs with Beckham and The Weeknd! Ireland`s golden boy proving dreams don`t just happen in the movies - they happen TO the movies!
More at irishfilmtv.com.
🎬 JUST IN: Our very own Domhnall Gleeson teams up with legendary director Werner Herzog for BUCKING FASTARD.
Fresh off wrapping in Dublin, Sligo and Slovenia, this mind-bending tale features Gleeson alongside the Mara sisters and Orlando Bloom in what`s bound to be Herzog`s most captivating film yet!
More at irishfilmtv.com.
May 8
🎬 JUST IN: Our very own Domhnall Gleeson teams up with legendary director Werner Herzog for BUCKING FASTARD.
Fresh off wrapping in Dublin, Sligo and Slovenia, this mind-bending tale features Gleeson alongside the Mara sisters and Orlando Bloom in what`s bound to be Herzog`s most captivating film yet!
More at irishfilmtv.com.
Dublin`s own @evehewson continues her Hollywood takeover alongside fellow Irish talent @thaddeagraham in Netflix`s star-studded JAY KELLY!
From BAD SISTERS to the big screen, these ladies are putting Irish talent on the global map. Mark your calendars for December 5th - Irish excellence is coming to your Netflix queue! 💚☘️🎬
More at irishfilmtv.com.
May 7
Dublin`s own @evehewson continues her Hollywood takeover alongside fellow Irish talent @thaddeagraham in Netflix`s star-studded JAY KELLY!
From BAD SISTERS to the big screen, these ladies are putting Irish talent on the global map. Mark your calendars for December 5th - Irish excellence is coming to your Netflix queue! 💚☘️🎬
More at irishfilmtv.com.
📣 BREAKING: Irish legend Brendan Gleeson returns to the stage after 10 years!
The star of THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN and IN BRUGES will headline Conor McPherson`s haunting masterpiece THE WEIR, directed by McPherson himself for the first time.
From Dublin`s 3Olympia to London`s West End, don`t miss this titan of Irish acting in his element. One of our finest exports bringing powerful storytelling back where it belongs—the stage! 🎭🍀
More at irishfilmtv.com.
May 6
📣 BREAKING: Irish legend Brendan Gleeson returns to the stage after 10 years!
The star of THE BANSHEES OF INISHERIN and IN BRUGES will headline Conor McPherson`s haunting masterpiece THE WEIR, directed by McPherson himself for the first time.
From Dublin`s 3Olympia to London`s West End, don`t miss this titan of Irish acting in his element. One of our finest exports bringing powerful storytelling back where it belongs—the stage! 🎭🍀
More at irishfilmtv.com.
🍀 HUGE NEWS! Northern Ireland`s own Jamie Dornan and Conor MacNeill just launched Blackthorn Films!
From THE FALL to BELFAST, these Northern Irish legends are bringing their Hollywood success back home to spotlight fresh Irish voices and stories we`ve never seen before!
More at irishfilmtv.com.
May 5
🍀 HUGE NEWS! Northern Ireland`s own Jamie Dornan and Conor MacNeill just launched Blackthorn Films!
From THE FALL to BELFAST, these Northern Irish legends are bringing their Hollywood success back home to spotlight fresh Irish voices and stories we`ve never seen before!
More at irishfilmtv.com.