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Cold Case

2003·Show
156Episodes in7Seasons·TV-PG
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic667.2Rotten Tomatoes–94%
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IMDb7.7Metacritic667.2Rotten Tomatoes–94%
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Cold Case fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Violence5
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

  • Nostalgia9
  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and characters

  • Non-linear Narrative9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout editing and score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

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About

The Philadelphia homicide squad's lone female detective finds her calling when she is assigned cases that have never been solved. Detective Lilly Rush combines her natural instincts with the updated technology available today to bring about justice for all the victims she can.
Nostalgic Crime ProceduralNon-Linear StorytellingPeriod-Specific SoundtracksEmotional Cold CasesLilly Rush's InstinctsGritty Philadelphia SettingJustice DelayedCharacter-Driven MysteryMelancholic ToneProcedural Deduction

Crew

Directed by:
Alex Zakrzewski, Kevin Bray, Paris Barclay
Written by:
Veena Sud, Liz W. Garcia, Greg Plageman
Composed by:
Michael A. Levine

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Cold Case

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Cold Case legally?

HBO MaxThe RokuYouTube TVTNTAmazon MX Player

Cold Case is included with a subscription to YouTube TV, TNT, and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Cold Case worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7.7 and Metacritic 66). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Cold Case rated?

TV-PGViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Cold Case have?

7 seasons

It has 7 seasons with 156 episodes of about 44 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Cold Case?

Critics66
Audiences81

Not quite. Audiences rate Cold Case higher (81) than critics (66). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Cold Case air?

It ran from 2003 to 2010 and has ended.

What language is Cold Case in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Cold Case?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Cold Case in 124 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Cold Case use?

I See Dead PeopleCasualty in the RingThanksgiving EpisodeMy Greatest Second ChanceDark SecretPolitically Correct HistoryBreather EpisodeSuicide by CopMiscarriage of JusticeReally Seventeen Years OldHaunting the GuiltyFatal Flawand 534 more

TV Tropes lists 546 storytelling tropes for Cold Case, including I See Dead People, Casualty in the Ring, Thanksgiving Episode.