Detective Diaries (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Series · ★ 9
Released in 2021, Detective Diaries is a documentary and crime series.
What it’s about. This series takes us inside the investigative minds of five American detectives as they reexamine the harrowing cases that defined their careers. From hunting killers who hid in the shadows for decades, to taking on a political machine with more than blood on its hands, to reliving the same murder through three different victims in a row, every crime turns the story back on each detective, triggering memories of painstaking investigations, forcing them to come to terms with old wounds, and revealing what drives them to stand strong in the fight for justice.
Who’s in it. Detective Diaries stars Clay Bryant as Self. Retired Chief of Police. DA Investigator. 1 episode, Lynda Caldwell as Self. Assistant District Attorney. 1 episode, John Railey ESQ as Self. Retired Civil-Crime Trail Attorney. 1 episode and Jim Well as Self. Former La Palma Police Officer. 1 episode, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Detective Diaries sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Investigation Discovery and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Detective Diaries page.
If you liked it. Fans of Detective Diaries tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Detective Diaries (2021)?
- In US, Detective Diaries is available to stream on Philo, Discovery+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Detective Diaries worth watching?
- Detective Diaries holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Detective Diaries?
- Detective Diaries stars Clay Bryant, Lynda Caldwell, John Railey ESQ, Jim Well and Lisa Morrill.
- When was Detective Diaries released?
- Detective Diaries was released in 2021.