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I'll Be Gone in the Dark

2020·Show
7Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
78
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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence7
  • Scare6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

After a decade of terror, the Golden State Killer vanished. One woman refused to let him disappear.

An exploration of the case of the Golden State Killer who terrorized California in the 1970s and 1980s, committing 50 sexual assaults and 10 murders, and true crime author Michelle McNamara's obsessive quest to find justice on behalf of his victims.
True Crime DocumentarySerial Killer InvestigationObsessive QuestPsychological TollBleak & UnsettlingInvestigative JournalismHuman Cost of CrimeDark & GrittyReal-World Horror

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Where can I stream I'll Be Gone in the Dark legally?

I'll Be Gone in the Dark is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is I'll Be Gone in the Dark worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is I'll Be Gone in the Dark rated?

TV-MAViolenceSexual contentStrong languageSuicide themesDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, suicide themes, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does I'll Be Gone in the Dark have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 7 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Is I'll Be Gone in the Dark based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on I'll Be Gone in the Dark?

Critics88
Audiences70

Not quite. Critics rate I'll Be Gone in the Dark higher (88) than audiences (70). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did I'll Be Gone in the Dark air?

It ran from 2020 to 2021 and has ended.

What language is I'll Be Gone in the Dark in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch I'll Be Gone in the Dark?

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