Sign up

The Genetic Detective

2020Show1 season6 episodesTV-PG

CrimeDocumentary
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9Metacritic–6.0Rotten Tomatoes–93%

A gripping, tense documentary series about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in any country yet.

Fingerprint

Not for laughs, romance or comfort.

Shows with

Episodes

1 season · 6 episodes · best: S1E3 "Who Killed Angie Dodge?" 8.6

Episodes

8.3

Story

Investigative genetic genealogist CeCe Moore uses her unique research skills to transform the face of crime solving. By working with police departments and crime scene DNA, Moore is able to trace the path of a violent criminal's family tree to reveal their identity and help bring them to justice.

Feels like

  • True Crime
  • Investigative Journalism
  • Forensic Science
  • Genetic Genealogy
  • Cold Case Solving
  • Intriguing Mysteries
  • Real-Life Cases
  • Technological Breakthroughs
  • Justice System Focus

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Remy Weber
Produced by
CeCe Moore

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 26, 2020 · June 30, 2020 · Ended

First aired
May 26, 2020
Last aired
June 30, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Genetic Detective worth watching?"

Questions about The Genetic Detective

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Genetic Detective worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.9).

Is The Genetic Detective okay for kids?

TV-PGViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch The Genetic Detective?

4 h

About 4 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2020.