Catching Killers (2021)

Crime · Documentary · Mystery

The investigators behind infamous serial killer cases reveal the harrowing, chilling details of their extraordinary efforts in this true crime series.

IMDb rating: 7.2 (6,453 votes)
Episode average: 7.1 -0.1 vs IMDb
Seasons: 3
Streaming (US): Netflix
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 3 seasons indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

7.07 avg 4 episodes 7.3 → 7.0 38 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Body Count: The Green River Killer	7.3	630
2	Manhunter: Aileen Wuornos	7.1	538
3	True Lies, Part 1: The Happy Face Killer	6.9	479
4	True Lies, Part 2: The Happy Face Killer	7.0	467

Season 2 (2022)

7.18 avg 4 episodes 7.3 → 7.4 37 min avg

Big finale

Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Bind. Torture. Kill: BTK	7.3	448
2	Thrill Kills: The Phoenix Serial Shooter	6.7	374
3	Missing Men Part 1: The Toronto Village Killer	7.3	392
4	Missing Men Part 2: The Toronto Village Killer	7.4	387

Season 3 (2023)

7.00 avg 4 episodes 6.8 → 7.2 45 min avg

Season 3 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	End of the Line: The Railroad Killer	6.8	284
2	Night Terror: New York Zodiac Killer	7.0	252
3	Manhunt: The Olympic Park Bomber	7.0	224
4	Trained to Kill: The DC Sniper	7.2	225