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To Catch a Killer

1992Show1 season2 episodes

CrimeDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A nerve-racking, relentlessly bleak drama series about crime and a real life story.

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

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, uplift or comfort.

Shows with

Episodes

1 season · 2 episodes · best: S1E2 "Part II" 7.8

Episodes

7.8

Story

Loving father. Pillar of society. Mass murderer. Only one man could stop him.

The true gruesome story of John Wayne Gacy - a good friend and helpful neighbour, a great child entertainer, a respectful businessman, and a violent serial killer who raped and murdered over 30 young boys.

Feels like

  • True Crime Drama
  • Serial Killer Narrative
  • Psychological Thriller
  • Disturbing Content
  • Biographical Horror
  • Investigation & Pursuit
  • Dark & Bleak
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Social Façade
  • Intense Viewing

Cast

6 of 6 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Eric Till

Everyone

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

Facts

January 5, 1992 · January 6, 1992 · Ended

First aired
January 5, 1992
Last aired
January 6, 1992
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 2 episodes
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
7 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream To Catch a Killer?"

Questions about To Catch a Killer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream To Catch a Killer?

PrimeThe RokuFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, To Catch a Killer streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is To Catch a Killer worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.3).

How long does it take to watch To Catch a Killer?

3 h

About 3 hours: 2 episodes in 1 season of about 92 minutes each, aired from 1992 to 1992.

Will I feel good after watching To Catch a Killer?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 0 for hopefulness.

Will To Catch a Killer scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).