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The Killing Season

2016Show1 season8 episodesTV-14

CrimeDocumentary
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic636.4Rotten Tomatoes71%89%

A gripping, nerve-racking crime series about crime and everyday modern life.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Shows with

Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E6 "A Killer on the Road" 8.2

Episodes

7.8

Story

Follow documentarians Joshua Zeman and Rachel Mills as they investigate one of the most bizarre unsolved serial killer cases of our time – the deaths of ten sex workers discovered on Gilgo Beach, Long Island.

Feels like

  • True Crime Documentary
  • Serial Killer Investigation
  • Unsolved Mystery
  • Gritty & Unsettling
  • Social Injustice
  • Investigative Journalism
  • Psychological Deep Dive
  • Bleak & Realistic
  • Haunting
  • Compelling

Cast

2 of 2 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Joshua Zeman
Written by
Joshua Zeman
Music by
Alex Lasarenko

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 12, 2016 · December 3, 2016 · Ended

First aired
November 12, 2016
Last aired
December 3, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Crime, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Killing Season?"

Questions about The Killing Season

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Killing Season?

PrimeA&EA&E Crime Central

In the United States, The Killing Season streams on Prime, A&E, and A&E Crime Central. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Killing Season worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 63).

Is The Killing Season okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

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

How long does it take to watch The Killing Season?

6 h

About 6 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2016 to 2016.

Will I feel good after watching The Killing Season?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Will The Killing Season scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.