Dust off your magnifying glasses, armchair detectives. The CW’s true-crime anthology series, Crime Nation, is back for another round of mysteries, cold cases, and the ever-fascinating intersection of true crime and social media. Season two kicks off Thursday, January 23rd, shifting from its previous Tuesday night slot.
The first season of Crime Nation wrapped up in April with a respectable average of 365,000 viewers across its ten-episode run. While not exactly blockbuster numbers, it apparently found enough of an audience to warrant a return. Season two’s format will presumably continue the blend of real-life investigations, interviews, expert analysis, and the growing influence of online sleuths.
The show’s exploration of how social media aids (and sometimes hinders) criminal investigations provides a modern twist on the classic true-crime formula. While some might find this element gimmicky, it taps into the zeitgeist of amateur detectives and online communities dedicated to solving mysteries. Whether that translates into compelling television, of course, depends on the quality of the cases and the depth of the reporting.
Crime Nation will pair with the new season of Police 24/7 on Thursday nights.
