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Real Crime

2001 · 10 seasons

A sober, sombre retelling of real murders, carried by grieving testimony and a steady, journalistic calm that lingers uncomfortably.

Created by
James Strong
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Overview
Real Crime is a British documentary television series produced by ITV Studios for the ITV network. Each episode examines a notorious crime and includes interviews with relatives of the victims. It has been broadcast since 2001 and is currently in its tenth series. From 2008 each episode is presented by Mark Austin and is often listed as Real Crime with Mark Austin.
How it feels
Dark, bleak, melancholic and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Crime, death, grief, justice
Content
Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.
Note
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Created by
James Strong
Genres
Documentary, Crime
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How it feels

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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror4
Humour0
Realism10
Romance0
Tension6
Darkness8
Complexity3
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
documentary, crime
Created by
James Strong
Starring
Diana Weston, Paul McGann, Mark Austin
Length
10 seasons, 72 episodes, 47 min each
Network
ITV1
Country
United Kingdom
Languages
English

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