
Catching Killers
Taste attributes: documentarycrimedetectivemysteryslowunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelinearenclosedfighting evilsocial commentarysolving the riddle/not as it seems
Boxlist takeExpect a realistic, layered documentary series, small-scale rather than epic. Best if you like puzzles over plain sailing.
Taste details
Pace: slow · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: very intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: very confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
Where to watch
Streaming data: JustWatch
Seasons
Season 1
· 2021 · 4 episodesEpisodes (4)
1Body Count: The Green River Killer4 Nov 2021
The unsolved murders of women around Green River near Seattle haunt investigators for decades — until crime scene science finally catches up.
2Manhunter: Aileen Wuornos4 Nov 2021
A serial killer’s deadly road trip through Florida in 1990 leaves several men dead and spurs investigators to go undercover for an unexpected suspect.
3True Lies (1): The Happy Face Killer4 Nov 2021
Odd suspects, questionable confessions and ever-shifting stories confuse detectives in the hunt for a young Oregon woman's killer in the early 1990s.
4True Lies (2): The Happy Face Killer4 Nov 2021
A consequential letter surfaces with stirring claims and upends the seemingly closed case, calling into question the guilt of the convicted criminals.
The detectives who captured the BTK Killer and other notoriously brutal murderers recount the brave actions and burdens behind their investigations.
Episodes (4)
1Bind. Torture. Kill: BTK9 Feb 2022
A terrifying Kansas serial killer reemerges after 30 years. Using DNA technology and help from the media, investigators race to prevent another murder.
2Thrill Kills: The Phoenix Serial Shooter9 Feb 2022
A serial shooter targets random pedestrians on the Phoenix streets, leading detectives on a desperate hunt for a criminal driven to kill for sport.
3Missing Men (1): The Toronto Village Killer9 Feb 2022
After multiple gay men sharing similar features go missing in Toronto, detectives follow an international tip with horrific claims of cannibalism.
4Missing Men (2): The Toronto Village Killer9 Feb 2022
As more men vanish, a fresh task force assembles. New surveillance footage and recovered computer files provide a final chance to identify the killer.
Real-life investigators recount stories of cold-blooded killers, the desperate efforts to stop them and the brave people who brought them to justice.
Episodes (4)
1End of the Line: The Railroad Killer23 Jun 2023
Dubbed "The Railroad Killer," a man hops trains to his victims' homes, bludgeoning them, helping himself to their food — and evading police for years.
2Night Terror: New York Zodiac Killer23 Jun 2023
In the '90s, a killer in New York selects his victims based on their birth signs. Can the cops catch him before he attacks all 12 symbols of the zodiac?
3Manhunt: The Olympic Park Bomber23 Jun 2023
A deadly bomb explodes at the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta. But as FBI agents investigate subsequent attacks, they realize they've also become targets.
4Trained to Kill: The DC Sniper23 Jun 2023
In 2002, a sniper shoots six victims in a Washington suburb, linking him to a spree that resulted in one of the largest manhunts in American history.
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What lines up
- Intricacy: Smart / intricate, just how this profile likes it
- Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it
- Weightiness: Weighty / heavy, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Realism: True to life, where this profile leans balanced realism
- Emotional punch: Balanced emotional punch, where this profile leans emotive / stirring
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Synopsis
The investigators behind infamous serial killer cases reveal the harrowing, chilling details of their extraordinary efforts in this true crime series.
Synopsis: TMDB
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- Genre
- Documentary
- Year
- 2021
- Episode length
- 40 min
- Status
- Returning
- Taste scores
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