Sign up
Trailer

The Nilsen Files

2022Show1 season3 episodes

CrimeDocumentary
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

A gripping, tense documentary series about crime and mystery.

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

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

Fingerprint

Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Shows with

Episodes

1 season · 3 episodes · best: S1E2 "Part Two: Survivors" 7.4

Episodes

7.2

Story

Re-examining one of the biggest murder investigations in Metropolitan Police history. Did prejudice lead to multiple missed opportunities to catch serial killer Dennis Nilsen?

Feels like

  • Serial Killer Investigation
  • True Crime
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Police Investigation
  • Social Commentary
  • Historical Context
  • Bleak Tone
  • Intriguing Narrative
  • Criminal Psychology

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Facts

January 24, 2022 · February 7, 2022 · Ended

First aired
January 24, 2022
Last aired
February 7, 2022
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Original language
English
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Nilsen Files?"

Questions about The Nilsen Files

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Nilsen Files?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Nilsen Files worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.8).

How long does it take to watch The Nilsen Files?

3 h

About 3 hours: 3 episodes in 1 season of about 59 minutes each, aired from 2022 to 2022.

Will I feel good after watching The Nilsen Files?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will The Nilsen Files scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.