Deadly Women

Name: Deadly Women
Genre: Documentary
Cast: Candice DeLong, Lynnanne Zager, Hayley Sullivan, Libby Campbell, Samuel Wilson

2005·Show

·190Episodes in14Seasons·

Documentary

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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

Tension8
Violence7
Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Melancholy6
Pathos5
Family Dynamics5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Wit & Wordplay4
Dark Humor2
Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, a real life story, and the mind

World Immersion7
Rewatchability7
Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout characters

Intrigue9
Character Depth8
Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

Editing7
Cinematography6
Music Composition6

Energy

High

Tense and violent

Deadly Women is tense and violent.

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All energy traits

Tension8Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
Violence7Physical conflict and intensity.
Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.

Adrenaline4High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
Scare3Frightening moments and scares.
Spectacle1Scale and set-piece grandeur.

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Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.

Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.

Heart

None

Emotionally reserved

It keeps its emotions at a distance.

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All heart traits

Melancholy6Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
Pathos5Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
Family Dynamics5Relationships and generational ties.
Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
Catharsis2Emotional release and payoff.

Hopefulness1Optimism and uplifting resolve.
Nostalgia1Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
Wholesome0Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
Wonder0Awe, discovery, and amazement.

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Bleakness8Grim, stark outlooks.

Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.

Humor

Low

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

Expect a little humor.

All humor traits

Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
Dark Humor2Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Situational Comedy0Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
Physical Comedy0Slapstick and visual gags.

Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
Absurdist Humor0Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
Satire & Parody0Sharp critique and playful imitation.

World

Medium

Crime, a real life story, and the mind

Its world is built around crime, a real life story, and the mind.

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All world traits

World Immersion7Depth and sensory richness of setting.
Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.

Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
Ambiguity3Open-endedness and uncertainty.

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Crime10Heists, investigation, and underworld.
Biographical9Lives of notable figures.
Psychological9Inner worlds and mind games.

Contemporary Realism8Modern, grounded storytelling.
Mystery7Whodunnits and unraveling secrets.

Craft

High

Standout characters

The characters stand out.

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All craft traits

Intrigue9Curiosity and investigative pull.
Character Depth8Rich, complex characterization.
Acting7Performance craft and presence.
Narrative Structure7Story architecture and form.
Complexity7Layered plots and ideas.

Direction6Vision and command behind the camera.
Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
Non-linear Narrative2Time-shifts and structure play.
Meta Narrative0Stories about storytelling.

Related traits

Educational7Informative and instructive.
Slow Burn6Gradual build with payoff.

Novelty5Fresh ideas and invention.
Fast Pace5Quick tempo and momentum.

Style

Medium

Functional look and sound

The look and sound stay functional.

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All style traits

Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
Cinematography6Visual composition and camera work.
Music Composition6Score and musical identity.

Sound Centrality6Sound design as core element.
Music Centrality5The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
Visual Stylization4Distinctive aesthetic signature.

Related traits

Dialogue Centrality6Stories driven by conversation.

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

This compelling series investigates the motives and m.o. of female murderers. While males are often driven by anger, impulse and destruction, women usually have more complex, long-term reasons to kill.

True Crime AnthologyPsychological ThrillerInvestigative SeriesReal-Life MurdersDark & DisturbingCriminology FocusFemale PerpetratorsForensic DetailUnsettling Stories

Actors

Lynnanne Zager

Narrator

Hayley Sullivan

Laurie Tackett

Libby Campbell

Barbara Graham

Samuel Wilson

Brett Rae

Michael Brindley

Jeffrey Ayers, Seth

Chelsea Grant

Monica Sanchez

Chloe Bayliss

Clara Schwartz

Alexander Daly

Armour Phillips

Daniel Nemes

Mark Moran

Kiera Horner

Daughter

Jason Stojanovski

Bagman, Bruno Santos

Sian Luxford

Makin Daughter

Olivia Mackenzie-Smith

Diane Downs, Mrs. McClellan, Susan Atkins

Kate Ryerson

Aileen Wuornos, Belinda Van Krevel, Betty Bell, Marjorie Orbin, Tania Herman

Paul Godfrey

Colonel York, Diane’s Boyfriend, Frank Hilley, Hero, Jerry Dean, Suitor, Wayne ‘Cotton’ Morgan

Debra Freeman

Nancy

Serag Mohammed

Taddarryl Shipp

Angela Way

Laurie Show, Sara Pollak

Kayla Strada

Gypsy

Sam Alhaje

Antonio

Jane Edwina Seymour

Emilie Gifford, Lydia Sherman

Meg MacIntosh

Betty Broderick, Catherine Abdela, Dr. Pam McCoy, Eva Coo, Linda Wallace

Lauren Hamilton Neill

Beth Carpenter

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Deadly Women

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Where can I stream Deadly Women legally?

Investigation Discovery

Deadly Women is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Philo, and YouTube TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Investigation Discovery, Spectrum On Demand, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. 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 Deadly Women worth watching?

GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Deadly Women rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Deadly Women have?

14 seasons

It has 14 seasons with 190 episodes of about 42 minutes each and is still in production.

Is Deadly Women based on a true story?

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

When did Deadly Women air?

S1 S5 S10

It started in 2005 and is still in production.

What language is Deadly Women in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Deadly Women?

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Deadly Women in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Deadly Women use?

Became Their Own AntithesisDeath by Woman ScornedEmpathy Doll ShotGeneric Cop BadgesHot for PreacherIn the BackMandatory MotherhoodOoh, Me Accent's SlippingRed and Black and Evil All OverOne-Woman WailPremiereTitle Drop

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Deadly Women, including Became Their Own Antithesis, Death by Woman Scorned, Empathy Doll Shot.

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