TV series

On the Case with Paula Zahn

2009 · 29 seasons

A somber, methodical true-crime procedural that trades sensationalism for sober interviews and a steady, respectful tone.

Overview: Award winning journalist Paula Zahn unravels shocking crimes interviewing those closest to the case including lawyers, the victim's family, detectives and the convicted murderer themselves.
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Crime, justice, grief, violence
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
justice
grief
violence
mystery
Places: None
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: procedural
true story
documentary
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild

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Shannon SidersSelf - Victim
Norma PageSelf - Victim
Paula ZahnSelf - Host
Diane FanningSelf - True Crime Author / Self - True Crime Author, 'Into the Water'
Roy ShulerVernon