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6.6 / 10(5 votes)IMDbTV-14First Aired: 20043 Seasons

72 Hours: True Crime

Series Overview

72 Hours: True Crime focuses on crime, specifically on the first 72 hours after a crime is committed, a critical time period for solving it. Rather than focus on fictional crimes, as do Law & Order and other TV shows elsewhere, True Crime depicted actual crimes that occurred throughout Canada, using dramatic reenactments and documentary-style footage of crime scenes.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

CanceledDocumentary
Original Network
CBC Television
Episodes & Seasons

3 Seasons • 47 Episodes

30 min per episode

Air Date Window

2004 – 2009

Premiered: Thu, Jan 15, 2004

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Dec 31, 2009

Season 2, Episode 12: “Thrill Kill”

A thrill-seeking psychopath puts authorities on alert after a hit-and-run accident is discovered to be more than it seems.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-14

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

International Certification Matrix

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

CanadaPG

Parental Guidance Suggested.

United States (MPAA)TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 72 Hours: True Crime

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What is 72 Hours: True Crime about?

72 Hours: True Crime focuses on crime, specifically on the first 72 hours after a crime is committed, a critical time period for solving it. Rather than focus on fictional crimes, as do Law & Order and other TV shows elsewhere, True Crime depicted actual crimes that occurred throughout Canada, using dramatic reenactments and documentary-style footage of crime scenes.

How many seasons does 72 Hours: True Crime have?

72 Hours: True Crime comprises 3 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in 72 Hours: True Crime?

Key cast members in 72 Hours: True Crime include Laura Vandervoort, Devon Bostick.

Who created or directed 72 Hours: True Crime?

72 Hours: True Crime was developed and directed by Not specified.