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The Hunt for the Zodiac Killer

2017·Show
5Episodes in1Season·TV-14
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–58%
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PrimeA&E Crime CentralHISTORY VaultTubi TV

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High energy, immersive world, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Scare5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Nostalgia2

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Ambiguity9
  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

A look at the hunt for California's Zodiac Killer, who murdered at least five people in the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 1960s and early '70s.
True CrimeCold CaseSerial KillerInvestigative DocumentaryUnsolved MysteryHistorical CrimeCryptic CluesObsessive PursuitDark & GrittyReal-life Horror

Crew

Produced by:
Trey Borzillieri, Kate Logan, Annie Powers
Composed by:
John Arthur Calder

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Hunt for the Zodiac Killer legally?

PrimeA&E Crime CentralHISTORY VaultTubi TV

The Hunt for the Zodiac Killer is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. 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 Hunt for the Zodiac Killer worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Hunt for the Zodiac Killer rated?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How many seasons does The Hunt for the Zodiac Killer have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 5 episodes of about 50 minutes each.

When did The Hunt for the Zodiac Killer air?

It ran from 2017 to 2017 and has ended.

What language is The Hunt for the Zodiac Killer in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Hunt for the Zodiac Killer?

4AUGBIEUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Hunt for the Zodiac Killer in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.