Code of a Killer
On ITV1
A procedural docudrama about a landmark criminal investigation, balancing the intellectual breakthrough of DNA fingerprinting with the grim reality of a double murder case.
Based on the extraordinary true story of Alec Jeffreys' discovery of DNA fingerprinting and its first use by Detective Chief Superintendent David Baker in catching a double murderer.
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Questions people ask
Is Code of a Killer scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 66% of series.
Is Code of a Killer violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Code of a Killer easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Code of a Killer sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Code of a Killer leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Code of a Killer
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Code of a Killer
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Code of a Killer, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Code of a Killer, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Code of a Killer, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
