Unmasking a Killer (2018)

Name: Unmasking a Killer
Genre: Documentary
Rating: 6.9

Documentary

Viewers go inside the investigation, the case files and the mind of The Golden State Killer – a man believed to be the most prolific uncaught rapist and serial killer in the nation. With exclusive cooperation from law enforcement and survivors, the docuseries examines the historical and social ramifications of The Golden State Killer’s reign of terror, explore the advances in forensic technology, and highlight the legal changes to our justice system that his crime spree spurred.

IMDb rating: 6.9 (225 votes)
Episode average: 7.1 +0.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): HBO Max
Language: EN
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

Seasons

Season 1 (2018)

7.06 avg 7 episodes 7.1 → 7.0 40 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Launching the Manhunt for The Golden State Killer	7.1	33
2	The Pattern of The Golden State Killer	6.8	31
3	How The Golden State Killer Got Away	6.9	30
4	Inside The Golden State Killer's Mind	6.8	27
5	Is The Golden State Killer Still Out There?	7.0	27
6	Closing in on The Golden State Killer: Part 1	7.8	28
7	Closing in on The Golden State Killer: Part 2	7.0	25