Real Detective (TV series)

Real Detective
GenrePolice detective crime docudrama anthology series
Written by
  • Scott Bailey
  • Tim Doiron
  • Petro Duszara
  • Alain Zaloum
  • Eric Sabbag
  • Mark Bacci
  • John McFetridge
  • Thomas Michael
  • Gabriel Pelletier
Directed by
  • Petro Duszara
  • Gabriel Pelletier
  • Robin Aubert
  • David Hackl
  • April Mullen
  • John L'Ecuyer
  • Martin Villeneuve
  • Mark Bacci
  • Michel Poulette
Country of originCanada
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons2
No. of episodes16 (list of episodes)
Production
Running time41-43 minutes
Production companyWAM
Original release
NetworkNetflix
Release27 September 2016 (2016-09-27) –
20 April 2017 (2017-04-20)

Real Detective is a Canadian production, police docudrama (2016-2017) broadcast by Netflix.[1] The anthology series tells a different US true crime murder each episode, through the detective(s) that worked the particular case in a documentary style, alongside a drama re-enactment of the events.

Production

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Each episode follows a US case in a documentary style, the drama aspect is filmed in Laval, Québec, Canada.

The show had the highest production budget for a true crime show; just under $4m.

Episodes

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SeasonEpisodesOriginally aired
First airedLast aired
18January 7, 2016 (2016-01-07)February 25, 2016 (2016-02-25)
28March 2, 2017 (2017-03-02)April 20, 2017 (2017-04-20)

Season 1 (2016)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
Title
11"Vengeance"
Veteran Seattle detective Mike Ciesynski catches a break in a gut-wrenching case, but the tipster's information has diabolical implications.
22"Malice"
When he goes on the hunt for a serial killer who targets children, Portland, Ore., detective C.W. Jensen feels his own life starting to crack up.
33"Darkness"
When a murder investigation stalls, Florida cop Tommy Ray gets personally involved with the victim's family until the case takes a surprising turn.
44"Damage"
Texas Ranger Phil Ryan looks into the grim murder of a young woman, but powerful friends of the main suspects interfere with his investigations.
55"Silence"
As murders spike in Hollywood, the case of a young woman stabbed to death becomes personal for hardened Los Angeles homicide detective Don Tabak.
66"Redemption"
Hotshot Georgia detective Eddie Herman looks into a double homicide, but the cop's arrogance turns out to be the killer's best ally.
77"Retribution"
Investigating the slaying of a religious man, Kentucky homicide detective Leigh Maroni must reveal dark secrets to the victim's anguished mother.
88"Misery"
Rookie Montana cop John Cameron faces personal crisis when the investigation into a missing boy puts him on the path of a twisted serial pedophile.

Season 2 (2017)

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No.
overall
No. in
season
Title
91"No Remorse"
Special Agent Jeff Rinek had some of the FBI's worst cases assigned to him, but none was as haunting as the kidnapping of a 7-month-old baby.
102"The Riverside Killer"
A Riverside County serial killer taunts the cop's lead investigator, whose team traces every bit of forensic evidence to catch the culprit.
113"No One Is Safe"
A witness's fears prove challenging for an Indianapolis detective who needs her to come forward to close an execution-style murder case.
124"Every Rose Has a Thorn"
After a reliable guy vanishes, a missing rifle raises suspicions about his girlfriend, who displays feelings for the investigator.
135"Blood Brothers"
A retired detective recalls a gut-wrenching murder case in which the victim's sister hid important facts about the killing, leading to another murder.
146"Lambs to the Slaughter"
When a Florida investigator is called to the case of the rape-murder of a young girl, he uncovers bad police work and -- finally -- the real killer.
157"Angel Doe"
A Houston detective breaks down recounting his most horrific case, identifying an abandoned, brutally murdered little girl and discovering her killer.
168"Puppet Master"
A detective overseeing the case of a missing young woman later found decapitated finds a connection between her and the leader of a cult-like church.

Awards and nominations

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Real Detective has been nominated for five awards and won one.

Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref. Details
2017 ACTRA Montreal Awards Outstanding Performance - Female Sabrina Campilii Nominated -
2017 Canadian Screen Award Best Writing in a Factual Program or Series Tim Doiron Nominated Episode: 'Malice'
2017 Canadian Screen Award Best Photography in a Documentary Program or Series Barry Russell (Director of Photography) Nominated Episode: 'Darkness'
2017 Joey Award Best Principal or Guest Starring Actor in a TV Series 7-10 Years Jaeda LeBlanc Won -
2018 Canadian Screen Award Best Sound, Non-Fiction Jeremy Reid (Re-recording Mixer)

Sébastien Bédard (Sound Designer)

Nominated -
2018 Canadian Screen Award Best Picture Editing, Factual Fannie Daoust

Glenn Berman

Nominated Episode: 'Blood Brothers'

References

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  1. ^ "Real Detective". Netflix. Retrieved 20 September 2020.[permanent dead link]
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