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An Unexpected Killer

2019 · 3 seasons

A steady, suspenseful true-crime procedural where each case takes a surprising turn, keeping you guessing until the reveal.

Created by
Kelly Peckham, Tim Wolochatiuk
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Starring
Jacob Klick, Canada Day, Jonathan Mowat
Overview
A wild and unpredictable journey into homicide investigations where the true identity of the killer comes as a shocking surprise. Combining unparalleled access, captivating interviews and stylish reenactments, each investigation starts in a familiar way - examining the crime scene, interviewing potential suspects… but then something unexpected changes everything. A new witness, an overlooked piece of evidence or even an innovation in forensic science sends investigators on a totally unexpected path that ultimately leads to the conviction of the real killer.

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More options Data from JustWatch
Created by
Kelly Peckham, Tim Wolochatiuk
Genres
Documentary, Crime
Starring
Jacob Klick, Canada Day, Jonathan Mowat
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How it feels

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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 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
  • mystery
  • justice
  • deception
  • death
Places
None
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
  • procedural
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror2
Humour1
Realism8
Romance0
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity4
Emotional weight5

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Where to watch in the UK

Stream
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Details

Genres
documentary, crime
Created by
Kelly Peckham, Tim Wolochatiuk
Written by
Danielle Cole
Starring
Jacob Klick, Canada Day, Jonathan Mowat, Rick Amsbury, Luke Barrington, Megan Dallen, Joshua Douglas, Chantal Grace
Cinematography
Kristoff Rochon, Ross MacIntosh
Length
3 seasons, 48 episodes, 45 min each
Network
Oxygen
Country
Canada, United States of America
Languages
English

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