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Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer

2021Show1 season3 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDocumentary
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A nerve-racking, relentlessly bleak documentary series about crime and mystery.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 3 episodes · best: S1E3 "End of an Era" 6.9

Episodes

6.8

Story

A playground of pleasure. A killer on the loose.

In 1970s NYC, the “Torso Killer” preys on women to fulfill his grotesque fantasies while eluding police. A docuseries dive into crime’s darkest places.

Feels like

  • True Crime Docuseries
  • Serial Killer
  • Historical Crime
  • Investigative Journalism
  • Psychological
  • Disturbing
  • New York City
  • Dark & Gritty
  • Forensic

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Joe Berlinger

Everyone

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

Facts

December 29, 2021 · December 29, 2021 · Ended

First aired
December 29, 2021
Last aired
December 29, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Documentary, Crime, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer?"

Questions about Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer?

Netflix

In the United States, Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.5).

How long does it take to watch Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer?

3 h

About 3 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2021.

Will I feel good after watching Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (9 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.