Parents need to know that this documentary series pulls few punches in discussing some very terrible crimes. Though there's little actual onscreen violence, scenes show the aftermath of carnage, and plenty of people describe, often in graphic terms, exactly who did what to whom. The overall effect can be hard to stomach.
Positive messages:As the name suggests, this show is all about crime and is very clear that the perpetrators' horrific acts are very, very wrong. That said, even though the bad guys are captured by the final act, spending an entire hour highlighting their actions could seem to glorify their crimes.
Violence:No big battles, gunfights, or brawls. But the show features in-depth discussion and reenactments of some pretty heinous, disturbing crimes, which tend to be far more intimate encounters between criminal and victim.
Sex:Though there's no onscreen sex or nudity, this documentary series on actual crimes often features very frank discussions of sex crimes, which might be disturbing to both children and adults.