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Real Detective

  • TV Series
  • 2016–2018
  • 43m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
3.7K
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Real Detective (2016)
Crime DocumentaryTrue CrimeCrimeDocumentaryDrama

Each episode is a crime-solution reenactment of a real murder. The actual detectives offer commentary throughout the show.Each episode is a crime-solution reenactment of a real murder. The actual detectives offer commentary throughout the show.Each episode is a crime-solution reenactment of a real murder. The actual detectives offer commentary throughout the show.

  • Creators
    • Scott Bailey
    • Petro Duszara
    • Alain Zaloum
  • Stars
    • Michael Douglas Cake
    • Liana Montoro
    • Tyrone Benskin
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    3.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Creators
      • Scott Bailey
      • Petro Duszara
      • Alain Zaloum
    • Stars
      • Michael Douglas Cake
      • Liana Montoro
      • Tyrone Benskin
    • 45User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 5 nominations total

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    Michael Douglas Cake
    • Bill Zbacnick…
    • 2016–2017
    Liana Montoro
    • Angela…
    • 2016
    Tyrone Benskin
    Tyrone Benskin
    • James Cooper…
    • 2016
    Mizinga Mwinga
    Mizinga Mwinga
    • Det. John Davis…
    • 2016–2017
    Julianne Jain
    Julianne Jain
    • Police Officer #1…
    • 2016–2017
    Teneisha Collins
    Teneisha Collins
    • Monique Huffman
    • 2017
    Victor Cornfoot
    • David…
    • 2016
    Lois Dellar
    Lois Dellar
    • Coroner…
    • 2016
    Sebastian Labissiere
    • Eric Huffman
    • 2017
    Bonnie Mak
    Bonnie Mak
    • The Coroner
    • 2017
    Susan Bain
    • Lydia Hammond…
    • 2016–2017
    Cindy Sampson
    Cindy Sampson
    • Linda Hamilton
    • 2016
    Katie Bird Nolan
    Katie Bird Nolan
    • Amanda
    • 2016
    Devon Sawa
    Devon Sawa
    • Eddie Herman
    • 2016
    Michael Madsen
    Michael Madsen
    • Phil Ryan, Texas Ranger
    • 2016
    Max Martini
    Max Martini
    • Detective Tommy Ray
    • 2016
    Tahmoh Penikett
    Tahmoh Penikett
    • C.W. Jensen
    • 2016
    Brendan Fehr
    Brendan Fehr
    • Detective Mike Ciesynski
    • 2016
    • Creators
      • Scott Bailey
      • Petro Duszara
      • Alain Zaloum
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    10gtkmac

    Excellent portrayal of real crimes and the people who investigate them

    I have really enjoyed both season 1 and 2 and cannot wait for season 3. The depiction of real crimes re-enacted and narrated by those who investigated them is an excellent concept and makes for enjoyable viewing. Anyone who is involved in law enforcement, forensics, legal, crime stories, corrections etc, will be able to relate to stories told. I found myself in trenched in the easy to follow episodes. I highly recommend watching both seasons. Well done to those involved
    9adfergz

    Well acted and often heartbreaking

    I have often been tearful by the end of an episode as the stories told by the detective involved has obviously had an enormous impact on their own personal lives. They have lived and breathed the case, often sacrificing their own happiness in their private lives, either with family, or the battle with some form of alcoholic addiction needed to cope and numb the pain. You cannot help but feel for these policemen who have dedicated so much mentally to get justice for the victims, who are often children, which makes it even more heartbreaking as the empathetic viewer I am. Only a few true crime documentaries have ever had me so hooked. Another of note being "Homicide Hunter" with Lt Joe Kenda. These stories will have you hooked from start to finish!
    10Beetlescott

    Real Detective Rocks!

    I love this show! The actual detective narrates, and the actors so far are spot on!!!
    10alsoufi

    Just so amazing

    I'm really touched I like this show so much the actors was good and looked similar to the real victims and it's hurt me so much to know there's such a cold hearted people living around us.

    I can't express what I feel right now but it's a lightning for us to know about those crimes to be extra careful in life specially kids :(
    10tedsmyspace-33340

    Real Detective -What I saw & what I thought

    I've recently been on a true crime show binge & I've seen some good shows. It doesn't matter what genre you talk about because every genre has great shows, while others are so bad they're laughable. While on my latest binge I came across Real Detective & was immediately surprised to see Michael Madsen in the very first episode of the show. After it I was afraid that would be a serious drop-off on actors after that, right? WRONG! Every episode delivered in every sense of what great shows should be, and then some. I was angry that I breezed thru all of the episodes in no time, I should've savored each & taken my time. If we get a Season 3 I'll have to try & control myself! Sure, some of them still occasionally find a show or an episode featuring actors that weren't good enough for community theater but overall been impressed with some of them. Then I came across this show & kept putting off watching but don't remember why! There hasn't been an episode that wasn't amazing & was essentially a 42 minute feature film. Production values are high but the actors are SO TALENTED! If you haven't watched this show DON'T WAIT ANY LONGER!

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    • Release date
      • January 7, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Настоящий детектив
    • Filming locations
      • Laval, Québec, Canada(on location)
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      43 minutes
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