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How It Really Happened

2017 · 8 seasons

A sober, methodical retelling of notorious crimes that trades thrills for detail and leaves a lingering unease.

Genres
Crime, Mystery, Documentary
Overview
Jesse L. Martin takes an in-depth look at some of the most notorious crimes, mysteries, trials and celebrity tragedies of our time.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Crime, mystery, death, justice
Content
Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
Note
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror2
    Humour1
    Realism9
    Romance0
    Tension5
    Darkness6
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight5

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    Details

    Genres
    crime, mystery, documentary
    Starring
    Jesse L. Martin, Hill Harper
    Length
    8 seasons, 85 episodes, 43 min each
    Network
    CNN, HLN
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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