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Real Detective

2016 – 2017Show2 seasons16 episodesTV-14

DocumentaryDrama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0

Summary

With narrative driven exclusively by the detectives themselves, each episode ventures deep into the mind of a homicide detective as they describe in vivid detail the one case forever ingrained in their memory.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Shows with

Real Detective episodes

2 seasons · 16 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Redemption, 7.3
  2. S1 E2 Malice, 7.7
  3. S1 E3 Damage, 7.4
  4. S1 E4 Silence, 7.1
  5. S1 E5 Retribution, 7.1
  6. S1 E6 Darkness, 7.4
  7. S1 E7 Vengeance, 8.0
  8. S1 E8 Misery, 8.5
  1. S2 E1 Blood Brothers, 8.5
  2. S2 E2 The Riverside Killer, 8.1
  3. S2 E3 No One Is Safe, 7.1
  4. S2 E4 No Remorse, 7.4
  5. S2 E5 Every Rose Has a Thorn, 7.4
  6. S2 E6 Lambs to the Slaughter, 8.0
  7. S2 E7 Puppet Master, 7.5
  8. S2 E8 Angel Doe, 8.5

Cast

20 of 20 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Martin Villeneuve
Written by
Thomas Michael

Everyone

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Facts

January 7, 2016 · April 20, 2017 · Ended

First aired
January 7, 2016
Last aired
April 20, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 16 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Documentary, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Real Detective?"

Questions about Real Detective

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Real Detective?

PhiloDiscovery+Investigation DiscoveryDiscovery +

In the United States, Real Detective streams on Philo, Discovery+, Investigation Discovery, and Discovery +. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Real Detective worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 8).

Is Real Detective okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

How long does it take to watch Real Detective?

12 h

About 12 hours: 16 episodes in 2 seasons of about 45 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2017.

Will I feel good after watching Real Detective?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.