TV series

Absolute Zero

2010–2025 · 5 seasons

A sober, methodical cold-case procedural that trades thrills for quiet diligence, carrying a steady undercurrent of loss and quiet determination.

Overview: Izumi Sakuragi is a new police sergeant with the Special Investigations Office, which was set up within the Metropolitan Police in November last year. The new investigation team uses DNA analysis and the latest in forensics science to investigate cold cases as well as cases suspected to involve missing persons.
How it feels: Tense, melancholic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Justice, grief, mystery, crime
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: justice
grief
mystery
crime
memory
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: procedural
serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild