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The Killing Season

Series Overview

Follow documentarians Joshua Zeman and Rachel Mills as they investigate one of the most bizarre unsolved serial killer cases of our time – the deaths of ten sex workers discovered on Gilgo Beach, Long Island.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
A&E
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 8 Episodes

43 min per episode

Air Date Window

2016 – 2016

Premiered: Sat, Nov 12, 2016

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sat, Dec 3, 2016

Season 1, Episode 8: “American Nightmare”

With the help of local advocates and ex-FBI, Rachel and Josh search for eight missing women on Albuquerque's West Mesa when they discover they may be dealing with something even more sinister than a lone serial killer.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

The Killing Season: Official First Look | Premieres November 12 9/8c | A&EOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-22

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Joshua Zeman

Screenplay & Story

Joshua Zeman

Original Score & Music

Alex Lasarenko

Director of Photography

Ben Bloodwell

Producers

Alex Gibney, Brad Hebert, Rachel Mills, Stacey Offman, Richard Perello

Department Leadership Roster

Joshua Zeman

Joshua Zeman

Director

Joshua Zeman

Joshua Zeman

Writer

Ben Bloodwell

Director of Photography

Alex Lasarenko

Alex Lasarenko

Original Music Composer

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)10

Interdit aux moins de 10 ans — 10+ only.

United States (MPAA)TV-14

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

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Killing Season

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What is The Killing Season about?

Follow documentarians Joshua Zeman and Rachel Mills as they investigate one of the most bizarre unsolved serial killer cases of our time – the deaths of ten sex workers discovered on Gilgo Beach, Long Island.

How many seasons does The Killing Season have?

The Killing Season comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Killing Season?

Key cast members in The Killing Season include Joshua Zeman, Rachel Mills.

Who created or directed The Killing Season?

The Killing Season was developed and directed by Joshua Zeman.