People Magazine Investigates
Seen it?2016 | 9 seasons | 42 min | Crime, Documentary
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a short run with a modest audience and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and the curious. If you loved Making a Murderer or Fargo, start here.
- The mood
- Gritty, eye-opening.
- The pace
- 9 seasons and 113 episodes: a long-haul commitment, episodes of about 42 minutes, about 79 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
- A big time investment at 9 seasons.
Uncover the heart-wrenching true stories behind crimes that transcended headlines and became part of popular culture. Exclusive first hand interviews reveal shocking twists, new evidence, and unexpected resolutions.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 9 seasons and reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 8 is the high point.
Season 12016 · 11 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday- Season 22017 · 12 episodes · 7.0 out of 10Sunday
- Season 32018 · 15 episodes · 6.4 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 42019 · 12 episodes · 6.3 out of 10Weeknight
Season 52021 · 12 episodes · 6.2 out of 10Monday- Season 62022 · 13 episodes · 6.4 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 72023 · 14 episodes · 6.0 out of 10Monday
Season 82024 · 12 episodes · 8.3 out of 10Friday- Season 92026 · 12 episodesNot rated yet
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