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Killer Motive

2019 · 2 seasons

A grim, methodical true-crime procedural that walks through real killings and the motives behind them with sober, unsettling detachment.

Genres
Documentary, Crime
Overview
Uncovering the dark and twisted motives that led to gruesome killings in the pursuit of a deeper understanding of the relationships behind the horrific killings and of the psychology of the people who committed them.

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Stream in the UK
  • Hayu Amazon Channel
More options Data from JustWatch
Genres
Documentary, Crime
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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
    • crime
    • violence
    • obsession
    • betrayal
    • justice
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • true story
    • procedural
    Content intensity
    • Gore mild
    • Language mild
    • Violence strong
    • Sex mild
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    Scales, 0 to 10
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    Action1
    Horror3
    Humour0
    Realism9
    Romance1
    Tension6
    Darkness8
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight6

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    Where to watch in the UK

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary, crime
    Length
    2 seasons, 18 episodes
    Network
    Oxygen
    Languages
    English

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