Those Who Kill
Those Who Kill

Those Who Kill

2014TV ShowCanceled1 SeasonEnglish

Follows Catherine Jensen, a recently promoted homicide detective who enlists the help of Thomas Schaeffer, a forensic psychologist, to track down serial killers and relentlessly seeks the truth behind the disappearance of her brother.

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IMDb6.3/10
Metacritic53/100
Director: Not applicable (TV Series)Genres: Crime Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Detective Catherine Jensen is a brilliant but troubled investigator specializing in profiling serial killers. Haunted by the disappearance of her twin brother years earlier, she becomes obsessed with a new case involving a missing young woman. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she finds herself drawn into a dark and dangerous world, confronting her own demons along the way. The series explores the psychological toll of hunting monsters and the blurred lines between good and evil.

Critical Reception

Those Who Kill received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised its dark atmosphere and Chloë Sevigny's performance, many found the plot to be derivative and overly grim, failing to offer anything new to the serial killer genre. The show struggled to find a consistent audience and was canceled after one season.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark, gritty atmosphere and compelling lead performance by Chloë Sevigny.
  • Criticized for its predictable plot and excessive bleakness, failing to stand out in a crowded genre.
  • Some found the psychological exploration of the characters to be engaging, while others felt it was gratuitous.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Those Who Kill' is not widely available or tracked on Google. However, based on general critical reception and limited online discussions, viewers who appreciated dark, character-driven crime dramas with a strong psychological focus may have found some merit, while those seeking more conventional procedural storytelling were likely disappointed.

Fun Fact

The series was originally intended to be a limited series, but after its cancellation by A&E, it was picked up by DirecTV and its remaining episodes aired on Audience Network.

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