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The New Detectives 1996

“Case Studies in Forensic Science”

Status
Canceled
First Aired
June 10, 1996
Last Aired
October 31, 2004
Format
9 seasons · 121 eps
Network
Discovery
Where to Stream
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What is The New Detectives?

The New Detectives is a television series first released in 1996. Catalogued under Documentary, Crime, Drama.

Type
TV series
Year
1996
Status
Canceled
Episodes
121
First aired
Jun 10, 1996
Last aired
Oct 31, 2004
Original language
EN
Origin
US
Networks
Discovery
Genres
Documentary, Crime, Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 8.1/10 from 10 votes
Format
9 seasons · 121 episodes
Status
Canceled
Network
Discovery
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Overview

The New Detectives is a television series first released in 1996. Catalogued under Documentary, Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Discovery. Current status: Canceled. Spans 9 seasons and 121 tracked episodes.

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Should you watch it?

“Real forensic investigations unfold in each bite-sized episode.”

Reasons to watch
  • Insight into forensic techniques
  • Engaging true-crime case studies
Keep in mind
  • Limited narrative depth due to documentary format

Watch it if you enjoy concise, factual looks at real forensic investigations.

Suitable for general audiences; rated TV-PG with educational content.

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Season 2 · 13 episodes Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →
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Season 4 · 15 episodes Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →
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What is the format of each episode?

Each episode presents two to three forensic case studies.

Is the series a drama or documentary?

It is a documentary true-crime series.

When did the series first air?

It premiered in 1996.

What rating does the show have?

It carries a TV-PG rating.

What subjects does the show explore?

It focuses on forensic science investigations.

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