The Dead Files

2011·Show
219Episodes in15Seasons·TV-PG
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

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The Dead Files fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Tense and scary

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics5
  • Wonder5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Mystery, crime, and faith and meaning

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Psychic medium Amy Allan and former NYPD homicide detective Steve DiSchiavi investigate locations that are reported to be haunted.
Paranormal InvestigationSupernatural MysteryTrue HauntingsPsychic MediumshipEx-Detective PerspectiveSuspenseful & UnsettlingReal-World ScaresEpisodic FormatGhost Stories

Crew

Produced by:
Rob Mancini

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Dead Files

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Where can I stream The Dead Files legally?

PhiloYouTube TVTravelSpectrum On DemandHBO MaxDiscovery +

The Dead Files is included with a subscription to Philo, YouTube TV, HBO Max, and Discovery + in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Spectrum On Demand. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Dead Files worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Dead Files rated?

TV-PGDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does The Dead Files have?

15 seasons

It has 15 seasons with 219 episodes.

When did The Dead Files air?

It ran from 2011 to 2023 and has ended.

What language is The Dead Files in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Dead Files?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Dead Files in 71 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Dead Files use?

Ignored ExpertCluster F-BombIndian Burial GroundPop-Up TriviaDeliberately MonochromeOnce per EpisodeStealth PunEvery Episode EndingConfession CamHollywood VoodooParanormal InvestigationOccult Detectiveand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for The Dead Files, including Ignored Expert, Cluster F-Bomb, Indian Burial Ground.

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