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People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer (2024)

Crime · Documentary

There are precious few individuals who have managed to survive their encounters with serial killers. Anchored by People Magazine's in-depth reporting, these survivors share their terrifying and intensely emotional experiences with unimaginable evil.

IMDb rating: 7.5 (268 votes)
Episode average: 7.8 +0.3 vs IMDb
Seasons: 2
Streaming (US): HBO Max
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 2 seasons indexed

Cast

Wendy Naugle Self - Narrator (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 (2024)

7.45 avg 6 episodes 7.3 → 7.5 44 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Surviving the Dating Game Killer	7.3	43
2	Surviving the Railroad Killer	7.4	34
3	Surviving the Casonova Killer	7.6	30
4	Surviving the Bishop's Basement	7.2	28
5	Surviving the Handsome Devil	7.7	27
6	Surviving the Cook Brothers	7.5	29

Season 2 (2026)

8.05 avg 6 episodes 7.7 → 7.3 41 min avg

Season 2 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Surviving the Butcher Baker	7.7	21
2	Surviving the Sunday Slasher	8.2	17
3	Surviving the Woodsman	7.6	19
4	Surviving the Devil in Chicago	8.8	17
5	Surviving the Beauty Queen Killer	8.7	13
6	Surviving the Thrill Killer	7.3	12

People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer (2024)

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