The Killing Season (2016 TV Series)

About The Killing Season

"The Killing Season" is a captivating documentary television series that aired in 2016. It delves into the unsolved mysteries of unspeakable crimes, focusing mostly on the grisly discoveries of bodies around Gilgo Beach, Long Island. The series brilliantly unravels unseen aspects of these cases, sparking renewed interest in ongoing investigations.

Making / Production

The series was the creation of celebrated documentary creators, Josh Zeman and Rachel Mills. They devoted huge time and resources to explore the in-depth scenarios of the unsolved murders, even soliciting the help of cyber-sleuths to dig into these chilling mysteries.

Actors

• Josh Zeman - Appearing as himself, he played a lead documentarian who unweaves the intricate details of the often-forgotten cases.
• Rachel Mills - Also appearing as herself, she was equally vital in investigating and presenting their findings in an engaging and thoughtful manner.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was originally created for AMC before it was moved to A&E.
• This is not a scripted show but a documentary series that takes a distinctive investigative journey into the world of serial killers.
• The series involves the interviews of the original detectives and investigators in the cases.

Awards

The Killing Season didn't win any prominent awards, but it was critically acclaimed for its investigative approach.

Quotes

• "I think people like us, we want to believe. Because if we stop believing, then what is left?" - Josh Zeman
• "Sometimes, it's the smallest details that end up being the most important." - Rachel Mills

Music, Soundtrack

• Original music for the series was composed by Nathan Larson, a renowned film composer and singer-songwriter.
• The soundtrack manages to intricately match the mood and tension within each scene, providing an intense backdrop to the investigations.