Series synopsis
Ed Gein: Original Psycho is a British documentary crime television series that premiered on Crime & Investigation Network on October 13, 2025. It ended on October 13, 2025.
Inspired by the chilling rediscovery of Ed Gein’s original three-day police interrogation transcripts, this extraordinary two-part series brings to life one of America’s most infamous true crime stories in a way never seen before. Ed Gein: Original Psycho is a chilling documentary that places viewers face-to-face with one of history’s most disturbing killers, the man whose crimes inspired Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs.
Premise
Inspired by the chilling rediscovery of Ed Gein’s original three-day police interrogation transcripts, this extraordinary two-part series brings to life one of America’s most infamous true crime stories in a way never seen before. Ed Gein: Original Psycho is a chilling documentary that places viewers face-to-face with one of history’s most disturbing killers, the man whose crimes inspired Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | October 13, 2025 | October 13, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 This gripping two-part series revives the chilling story of Ed Gein - the real-life inspiration behind Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs. |
October 13, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 This gripping two-part series revives the chilling story of Ed Gein - the real-life inspiration behind Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and The Silence of the Lambs. |
October 13, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Crime & Investigation Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 13, 2025 |
| Last aired | October 13, 2025 |
| Status | ended |