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The Perfect Murder

2014 – 2018Show5 seasons49 episodesTV-14

CrimeDocumentary
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

Summary

"The Perfect Murder" brings viewers some of the most diabolical, perplexing murder cases to land on detectives’ desks – the kind of cases that make or break careers and provide fodder for Hollywood mystery movies.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, comfort or romance.

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The Perfect Murder episodes

5 seasons · 49 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Heart Shot, 6.6
  2. S1 E2 Daddy Dearest, 7.9
  3. S1 E3 Skating Death, 7.0
  4. S1 E4 The Curious Case of the Persian Violet, 7.4
  5. S1 E5 Millionaire Murder, 7.2
  6. S1 E6 Frozen Killer, 7.4
  1. S2 E1 Kosher Killer, 7.6
  2. S2 E2 Murder on the Cape, 6.7
  3. S2 E3 Ring of Fire, 7.1
  4. S2 E4 Death of a Salesman, 7.5
  5. S2 E5 Deadly Divorce, 7.2
  6. S2 E6 Vanishing Act, 7.3
  7. S2 E7 Kill Thy Neighbor, 7.7
  8. S2 E8 The Bedroom Basher, 7.3
  9. S2 E9 Homicide Hotel, 7.0
  10. S2 E10 Family Plot, 8.3
  1. S3 E1 The Body in the Swamp, 6.9
  2. S3 E2 Horror in Harlem, 7.0
  3. S3 E3 Driving with the Devil, 7.0
  4. S3 E4 Last Dance, 7.3
  5. S3 E5 Death and the Maiden, 7.2
  6. S3 E6 The Honeymoon Killers, 7.8
  7. S3 E7 Silent Killer, 7.4
  8. S3 E8 No Happy Ending, 8.1
  9. S3 E9 Murder by the Book, 7.0
  10. S3 E10 Murder-in-Law, 7.7
  11. S3 E11 Disappearing Act, 7.2
  12. S3 E12 Prescription for Murder, 7.7
  13. S3 E13 Curtain Call, 8.0
  1. S4 E1 A Shot in the Dark, 7.6
  2. S4 E2 Fade to Black, 7.4
  3. S4 E3 Garden of Evil, 7.3
  4. S4 E4 Ride with the Devil, 7.2
  5. S4 E5 Body in the Glades, 7.1
  6. S4 E6 The Devil Made Me Do It, 7.9
  7. S4 E7 Murder Well Done, 7.5
  8. S4 E8 Death in the Family, 7.4
  9. S4 E9 Love and Death, 6.9
  10. S4 E10 Football Fatale, 7.0
  1. S5 E1 Bizarre Love Triangle, 7.2
  2. S5 E2 Gone Girl, 6.7
  3. S5 E3 Mother Dear, 7.5
  4. S5 E4 A Motive Most Bizarre, 6.7
  5. S5 E5 Defenseless, 5.9
  6. S5 E6 Whidbey Island Mystery, 7.6
  7. S5 E7 The Green Eyed Monster, 7.0
  8. S5 E8 Vanished in Vegas, 7.2
  9. S5 E9 Jump Shot, 6.5
  10. S5 E10 The Last Blitz, 5.8

Cast

24 of 29 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kevin Kaufman

Everyone

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Facts

April 20, 2014 · September 27, 2018 · Ended

First aired
April 20, 2014
Last aired
September 27, 2018
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 49 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
66 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Perfect Murder?"

Questions about The Perfect Murder

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Perfect Murder worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.5).

Which season of The Perfect Murder is best?

Seasons 2 and 3, with an IMDb average of 7.4. Season 5 is the weakest at 6.9. The highest-rated episode is Family Plot (season 2, episode 10) at 8.3, and the lowest is The Last Blitz (season 5, episode 10) at 5.8.

Is The Perfect Murder okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch The Perfect Murder?

35 h

About 35 hours: 49 episodes in 5 seasons of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2018.

Is The Perfect Murder plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (9 of 10) and intrigue (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.