Cold Case Files
Seen it?2017 | 4 seasons | 43 min | Crime, Mystery, 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, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and the curious. If you loved Agatha Christie's Poirot, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- 4 seasons: a few months of evenings, episodes of about 43 minutes, about 43 hours in all.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14. Probably too much for younger kids.
There are over 100,000 cold cases in America, and only about 1% are ever solved. With recent advancements in technology and the methods used to solve these cases, as well as the unwavering dedication of victims’ families, law enforcement and the public, “Cold Case Files” explores the cases that defied the odds. Each episode of the Emmy-nominated series examines the twists and turns of one murder case that remained unsolved for years, and the critical element that heated it up, leading to the evidence that finally solved it. Featuring interviews with family members, friends, detectives, and others close to the cases, the refreshed classic series examines all facets of the crime and shines a light on a range of voices and victims.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Ran for 4 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 57K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Weeknight Watch. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 1 is the high point.
Season 12017 · 10 episodes · 8.1 out of 10Saturday- Season 22021 · 27 episodes · 6.9 out of 10Weeknight
- Season 32022 · 6 episodes · 6.7 out of 10Weeknight
Season 42024 · 17 episodes · 6.0 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
- Bill KurtisSelf - Narrator (voice)