Series synopsis
An Unexpected Killer is an American documentary crime television series that premiered on Oxygen on December 5, 2019. It stars Jacob Klick, Canada Day, Jonathan Mowat and Rick Amsbury.
A wild and unpredictable journey into homicide investigations where the true identity of the killer comes as a shocking surprise. Combining unparalleled access, captivating interviews and stylish reenactments, each investigation starts in a familiar way - examining the crime scene, interviewing potential suspects… but then something unexpected changes everything. A new witness, an overlooked piece of evidence or even an innovation in forensic science sends investigators on a totally unexpected p ...
Premise
A wild and unpredictable journey into homicide investigations where the true identity of the killer comes as a shocking surprise. Combining unparalleled access, captivating interviews and stylish reenactments, each investigation starts in a familiar way - examining the crime scene, interviewing potential suspects… but then something unexpected changes everything. A new witness, an overlooked piece of evidence or even an innovation in forensic science sends investigators on a totally unexpected path that ultimately leads to the conviction of the real killer.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jacob Klick as Lieutenant Kyle Baker
- Canada Day
- Jonathan Mowat
- Rick Amsbury
- Luke Barrington
- Megan Dallen
- Joshua Douglas
- Chantal Grace
Supporting cast
- Justin Martins
- Ethan Laniado
- Kelly McLaughlin
- Danielle Powers
- Isbak Reyes
- Katie Badour
- Tom Lute
- Kora Farley-Smith
- Ethan Keyes
- Billy Merrylees
- Bryan Piitz
- Cameron Stewart
Guest cast
Episodes
This series spans 3 seasons with 48 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | December 5, 2019 | January 23, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 20 | January 15, 2021 | June 11, 2021 |
| Season 3 | 20 | March 4, 2022 | November 18, 2022 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Modern Family Murder Police investigating the murder of a devoutly religious couple uncover dark family secrets, leading them to a suspect that shocks everyone. |
December 5, 2019 |
| 2 |
Dying To See You When a popular college student is found slain in the middle of campus, police suspect his friends and lovers might be involved. |
December 12, 2019 |
| 3 |
A Twisted Connection When a suburban mom is murdered in her own home, investigators chase down an elusive killer that no one saw coming. |
December 19, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Twisted Betrayal When a devoted mother with a bright future in show business is ruthlessly gunned down, a number of suspects emerge, but just as detectives think they have the killer in their sights, the investigation takes a jaw dropping turn. |
January 15, 2021 |
| 2 |
Unseen Assassin A wealthy businessman and his closest friend are found shot execution-style; police have little to go on until a surprising development leads investigators to a killer no one ever suspected. |
January 22, 2021 |
| 3 |
A Genius Murder When a brilliant scientist and devoted family man is found beaten to death, the evidence leads police to make arrests, but an astounding revelation turns the investigation on its head. |
January 29, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Predator Within When an athletic and popular college student is violently murdered in her apartment, police track down several surprising suspects, including one with a disturbing obsession, before crucial evidence unmasks a dangerous predator no one saw coming. |
March 4, 2022 |
| 2 |
Gold-Blooded Murder A fun-loving 59-year-old man is found shot to death in his home and his beloved jewelry collection has been stolen, leading detectives to a long list of suspects and a killer harboring a dark secret. |
March 11, 2022 |
| 3 |
Fatal Fast Food A restaurant is robbed and the night manager murdered leading police to investigate suspicious coworkers, a disgruntled ex-employee and a violent serial attacker. The case goes cold, but explosive new evidence leads to a killer nobody suspected. |
March 18, 2022 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Oxygen |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 5, 2019 |
| Last aired | November 18, 2022 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Friday at 20:00:00 |