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1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E4 "Home Sweet Hell" 7.2

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American serial killer H.H. Holmes has a dark legacy. Now, through his grandson's research, it may be that Holmes and Jack the Ripper are one in the same.

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July 11, 2017 · August 29, 2017 · Ended

First aired: July 11, 2017
Last aired: August 29, 2017
Status: Ended
Length: 1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating: TV-14
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Documentary, Crime
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom, United States
Available in: 5 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream American Ripper?"

Questions about American Ripper

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Where can I stream American Ripper?

In the United States, American Ripper streams on A&E Crime Central and HISTORY Vault, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and History. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is American Ripper worth watching?

55

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 6.2).

Is American Ripper 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 American Ripper?

8 h

About 8 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2017 to 2017.

Will I feel good after watching American Ripper?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.