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Netflix Debuts 'Death of the Pastor's Wife' Docuseries from True-Crime Duo

Directors Julia Willoughby Nason and Mike Gasparro return to Netflix with a new docuseries examining the death of South Carolina woman Mica Miller.

By Danny Rios · August 31, 2026 · 1 min read

Published by Hollywood Tomorrow

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TV & Streaming illustration for Netflix Debuts 'Death of the Pastor's Wife' Docuseries from True-Crime Duo

Documentary filmmakers Julia Willoughby Nason and Mike Gasparro have launched their latest unscripted project on Netflix, expanding their footprint in the platform's true-crime lineup.

The docuseries, titled *Death of the Pastor's Wife*, chronicles the life and sudden death of Mica Miller, the wife of South Carolina pastor John-Paul Miller. According to an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the creative duo delves into the troubled marriage and allegations of abuse surrounding the unresolved case.

Nason and Gasparro have emerged as staple producers within the streamer's factual division. Their collaborative resume includes *American Murder: Gabby Petito* as well as the high-performing *Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal*, both of which secured top spots on Netflix's internal viewing charts.

## Unscripted Strategy

True-crime programming remains one of the most cost-effective audience drivers in subscription video on demand. Fast-turnaround investigative docuseries require significantly lower budgets than scripted dramas while consistently delivering strong subscriber engagement and viral discussion.

With *Death of the Pastor's Wife*, Netflix continues its strategy of commissioning multi-part investigations into sensational regional legal cases that already boast built-in digital followings. The title is now streaming globally on the platform.

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