Catching Killers
TV Series2021–present · 3 seasons · 12 episodes · Returning

Catching Killers

Taste attributes: documentarycrimedetectivemysteryslowunsavouryheavyrealisticintricatelinearenclosedfighting evilsocial commentarysolving the riddle/not as it seems

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Boxlist takeExpect a realistic, layered documentary series, small-scale rather than epic. Best if you like puzzles over plain sailing.

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Where to watch

Streaming data: JustWatch

Seasons

Season 3

· 2023 · 4 episodesTrailer for Season 3 (YouTube) ↗

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)
  1. 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.

  2. 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?

  3. 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.

  4. 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

Taste Attributes

Characteristics

Where this title sits on each taste spectrum

SlowPACEFast
FamiliarORIGINALITYOriginal
DarkTONEWholesome
LightWEIGHTINESSHeavy
FantasyREALISMRealistic
SimpleINTRICACYIntricate
Non-LinearLINEARITYLinear
UnderstatedSTYLEStylised
IntimateSCALEEpic
RestrainedEMOTIONIntense

Details

Genre
Documentary
Year
2021
Episode length
40 min
Status
Returning
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