The Killer in My Family

2019 – nowShow5 seasons34 episodes

73
GoodGoodWatch score

A relentlessly bleak, moving crime series about everyday modern life and crime, with standout performances and characters.

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

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

5 seasons · 34 episodes · best: S3E6 "Lisa Montgomery" 8.6

Episodes

7.4
7.3
8.4
7.8

Story

Stories from the perspective of a murderer's family, exploring the impact their relative's crime had on them. Episodes feature interviews with family members and ex-partners of notorious murderers.

Feels like

  • True Crime Documentary
  • Psychological Impact
  • Family Trauma
  • Human Interest Story
  • Somber & Reflective
  • Victim & Perpetrator Families
  • Ethical Exploration
  • Unflinching Realism
  • Interview-Driven

Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Facts

January 9, 2019 · September 21, 2024 · Still running

First aired
January 9, 2019
Latest episode
September 21, 2024
Status
Still running
Length
5 seasons · 34 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
13 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Killer in My Family?"

Questions about The Killer in My Family

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Killer in My Family?

In the United States, The Killer in My Family streams on Prime, fuboTV, A&E Crime Central, and Lifetime Movie Club, and it is free with ads on The Roku, The CW, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is The Killer in My Family worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 6.6).

Which season of The Killer in My Family is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 8.4. Season 2 is the weakest at 7.3. The highest-rated episode is Lisa Montgomery (season 3, episode 6) at 8.6, and the lowest is Bachan Kaur Athwal (season 1, episode 5) at 6.6.

How long does it take to watch The Killer in My Family?

34 h

About 34 hours: 34 episodes in 5 seasons of about 60 minutes each since 2019, and it's still in production.

Will I feel good after watching The Killer in My Family?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Killer in My Family plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.