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Season 1 – The Killing Season

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Documentarians Joshua Zeman and Rachel Mills immerse themselves in a world of serial murder rarely seen on TV, going beyond pop-culture stereotypes to expose a real-life American nightmare: 10 dead sex workers discovered on Gilgo Beach, Long Island. Authorities believe the unsolved cases are the work of one suspect, who after five years remains at large. "The Killing Season" -- executive produced by Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney -- presents Zeman and Mills' chilling investigation, during which they combine with amateur cyber sleuths to uncover eerie connections to unsolved murders in multiple other states. While evidence reveals that serial killers are targeting sex workers in record numbers and using the internet as a virtual hunting ground, Zeman and Mills learn that everyday people can make a difference -- by uncovering clues that law enforcement cannot.
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Kristy Puchko Pajiba 03/16/2021
I wholeheartedly recommend this chilling series. Not only does its moody tone play like a beacon to true-crime fans, but Zeman and Mills' travel-stacked investigation is laced with intense moments and unnerving discoveries. Go to Full Review Aja Romano Vox 03/16/2021
3/5
At its best when it drops its largely ineffectual true crime trappings and focuses on the much broader story at its heart: the social context of a nation full of women who have largely been abandoned by the system put in place to protect them. Go to Full Review Neil Genzlinger New York Times 03/16/2021
After all the overheated "investigating," the cloak of high-mindedness, which these filmmakers reach for about once an episode, fits uneasily. Go to Full Review Lara Zarum Flavorwire 11/29/2016
Too often, the series replicates the salacious tabloid coverage it aims to displace. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephanie H @RT65458659 09/25/2023 This was such an interesting (yet terrifying) series! Josh Zeman did such an amazing job w this research! Please do a new season! Now that a suspect has been caught, I'd love more info and updates about some of the highway murders. See more Adrianne O @RT40859914 08/01/2023 Such a thorough, compelling investigation into the case that remained focused on helping the victims and their families receive justice. Would absolutely recommend for anyone interested in the Long Island Serial Killer case or any true crime fans in general. See more 07/22/2021 An intriguing piece of investigative journalism See more Sharon L @Sharon7712 04/02/2021 Interesting, good cast and story See more 03/22/2020 This was a really good docuseries, but I found Rachael to be incredibly irritating. Other than that, it's great! See more 04/24/2019 Painful. It starts out with good momentum, but the investigators are lazy. They use the same mindset/investigative tool for every person. They lack interest and it simply feels gross. Rather than actually put a lead to rest, if it is not easy to investigate (or illegal because they have no police cooperation) they simply let it drop from the discussion. They make their conclusions without evidence and perhaps even with bias. Impossible to say how they came to support any conclusion since they don't explain. See more Read all reviews
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Joshua Zeman

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Rachel Mills

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Peter Brendt

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Bryant Simon

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Mike Bissell

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Larry Hallmark

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 12, 2016 Whoever Fears Monsters The bodies of 10 murder victims tied to the sex trade are discovered along a highway, and the identity of the killer remains a mystery five years later. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 12, 2016 The Most Dangerous Game A profiler reveals that two active serial killers are responsible for the 10 dead bodies, prompting Josh and Rachel to look into a mysterious series of torso killings. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 19, 2016 Danse Macabre Josh and Rachel investigate the death of a young escort, then probe similarities between a serial murder case in Atlantic City, N.J., and the killings at Gilgo Beach. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 19, 2016 A Darkness on the Edge of Town Josh and Rachel continue their hunt for the Eastbound Strangler; a sex worker believes she encountered the killer; a call with an anonymous Web detective sends Josh and Rachel to a site where the four women may have been killed. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 26, 2016 Different Seasons A chance encounter with the daughter of one of the Daytona Beach serial killer's victims propels Josh and Rachel to investigate a string of leads. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 26, 2016 A Killer on the Road Josh and Rachel begin a cross-country journey to research long-haul truckers who moonlight as serial killers; the filmmakers hear firsthand accounts of the dangers experienced by women who work truck stops. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 3, 2016 Wasteland Police in Albuquerque, N.M., hamper Josh and Rachel's efforts; the filmmakers search for a drifter who left a mysterious message for a local private investigator. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 3, 2016 American Nightmare Josh and Rachel search for eight missing women on Albuquerque's West Mesa; a self-admitted serial killer provides a lead too tempting to ignore; a break in the Gilgo Beach case exposes corruption. Details

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The Killing Season — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Joshua Zeman
Executive Producer
Alex Gibney, Stacey Offman, Rachel Mills
Screenwriter
Joshua Zeman
Network
A&E
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Crime, Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 12, 2016
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