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Black Snow 2023

“Crimes of the past burn on.”

★ 7.2/10 · 95 votes TV-MA Crime 2 seasons · 12 eps Returning Series
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What is Black Snow?

Black Snow is a television series centered on the investigation of cold cases. The narrative follows Detective James Cormack, a character dedicated to solving unsolved murders and locating missing people.

Type
TV series
Year
2023
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
12
First aired
Jan 1, 2023
Last aired
Jan 29, 2025
Original language
EN
Origin
AU
Networks
Stan
Genres
Crime
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Overview

Black Snow is a television series centered on the investigation of cold cases. The narrative follows Detective James Cormack, a character dedicated to solving unsolved murders and locating missing people. Beyond his professional responsibilities, Cormack is driven by a personal quest to discover the fate of his younger brother, who vanished during their childhood. The series explores the emotional impact of these mysteries and the difficulty of coping with the unknown. While the term black is defined in various contexts as a dark color lacking hue or an achromatic shade used in art and design, the series utilizes the title to frame a narrative focused on crime and unresolved history. The story emphasizes Cormack's dual focus on his official police work and his private search for answers regarding his family. By examining cold cases, the show highlights the persistent nature of past events and the ongoing search for truth in the lives of those affected by long-standing mysteries.

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Should you watch it?

“A dedicated detective investigates cold cases while searching for his own missing brother.”

Reasons to watch
  • compelling lead performance
  • focused mystery narrative
Keep in mind
  • heavy subject matter

Watch it if you enjoy character-driven crime dramas centered on cold cases.

The series deals with themes of unsolved crime and personal loss.

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Season 1 · 6 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
Season 2 · 6 episodes

Frequently asked questions

Who is the lead character?

The lead character is Detective James Cormack, played by Travis Fimmel.

What is the premise of the show?

The show follows a detective who solves cold cases while searching for his missing brother.

When was the show released?

The series was released in 2023.

What kind of cases does the detective handle?

He focuses on solving cold-case mysteries and missing persons reports.

Does the detective have a personal connection to missing persons?

Yes, he is haunted by his personal quest to find his younger brother who vanished during childhood.