The Killing Season

2016·Show
8Episodes in1Season·TV-14
IMDb7.4Metacritic636.4Rotten Tomatoes71%89%
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PrimeA&EA&E Crime Central

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The Killing Season fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence7
  • Scare6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout direction, storytelling, and dialogue

  • Intrigue10
  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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Episode ratings

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About

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.
True Crime DocumentarySerial Killer InvestigationUnsolved MysteryGritty & UnsettlingSocial InjusticeInvestigative JournalismPsychological Deep DiveBleak & RealisticHauntingCompelling

Crew

Directed by:
Joshua Zeman
Written by:
Joshua Zeman
Composed by:
Alex Lasarenko

Sequels and Prequels

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Questions about The Killing Season

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Killing Season legally?

PrimeA&EA&E Crime Central

The Killing Season is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, A&E, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. 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 Killing Season worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Killing Season rated?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes.

How many seasons does The Killing Season have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Killing Season?

Critics67
Audiences76

Not quite. Audiences rate The Killing Season higher (76) than critics (67). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did The Killing Season air?

It ran from 2016 to 2016 and has ended.

What language is The Killing Season in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Killing Season?

5AUCAGBGGUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Killing Season in 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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