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Cold Case Files 2017

Status
Returning Series
First Aired
February 27, 2017
Last Aired
March 7, 2025
Format
4 seasons · 60 eps
Total Runtime
~43 hours (43 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode
S1E1 "Little Girl Lost" (★ 9/10)
Network
A&E
Where to Stream
Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Hulu
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★ TMDB users: 7.9/10 from 31 votes TV-14 CrimeMysteryDocumentary 4 seasons · 60 eps Returning Series
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★ 7.9/10
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What is Cold Case Files?

Topic: Television series "Cold Case Files" (2017). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
TV series
Year
2017
Status
Returning Series
Episodes
60
Runtime
43 minutes
First aired
Feb 27, 2017
Last aired
Mar 7, 2025
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
A&E
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Documentary
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 7.9/10 from 31 votes
Format
4 seasons · 60 episodes
Episode runtime
~43 minutes
Status
Returning Series
Network
A&E
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Topic: Television series "Cold Case Files" (2017).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Cold Case Files (2017).
Genre: Crime, Mystery, and Documentary [1].
Rating: TV-14 [1].
Premise: Explores cases that defied the odds among the over 100,000 cold cases in America, where only about 1% are solved [1, 2].
Format: Each one-hour episode examines the twists and turns of one murder case that remained unsolved for years [3].
Content: Focuses on the critical element that heated the case up, leading to the evidence that finally solved it [2, 3]. Includes interviews with family members, friends, detectives, and others [2].
Host/Narrator: Narrated by Bill Kurtis, a celebrated veteran journalist and newsman, who is also the original host and producer of "Cold Case Files" [3].
Recognition: Emmy-nominated series [2, 3, 5].
Contextual info: Mentions advancements

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“Explore the murder cases that defied the odds through recent technological advancements and unwavering dedication.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features interviews with family members, friends, and detectives
  • Narrated by celebrated veteran journalist Bill Kurtis
  • Examines how recent advancements in technology solve old cases
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  • The series focuses on murder cases that remained unsolved for years

Watch it if you are interested in how forensic technology and dedicated investigators solve decades-old murder cases.

The series is rated TV-14 and examines the twists and turns of unsolved murder cases.

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Where can I stream Cold Case Files?

The series is available on A&E.

Is Cold Case Files worth watching?

The series is an Emmy-nominated production featuring interviews with detectives and family members.

How long are the episodes?

Each episode of the series is one hour long.

What is the main focus of the show?

The show examines murder cases that went cold and the breakthroughs that eventually solved them.

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