The First 48 (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Series · ★ 7.9
Released in 2004, The First 48 is a documentary, drama and crime series.
What it’s about. The First 48 follows detectives from around the country during these first critical hours as they race against time to find the suspect. Gritty and fast-paced, it takes viewers behind the scenes of real-life investigations with unprecedented access to crime scenes, autopsies, forensic processing, and interrogations.
Who’s in it. The First 48 stars Dion Graham as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The First 48 has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Peacock Premium 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 The First 48 page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First 48 tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First 48 (2004)?
- In US, The First 48 is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Hulu, 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 The First 48 worth watching?
- The First 48 holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The First 48?
- The First 48 stars Dion Graham.
- When was The First 48 released?
- The First 48 was released in 2004.