It's seems the negative reviews have some sort of ulterior motives, anyone interest in shows involving unsolved crimes/murders would find this show interesting.I can say despite the negative reviews the families who live in the wakes of these murders are happy to see some attention and light shined on these cases.

If anyone could make serial killings boring, it's A&E — and this rubbish "documentary" about the Gilgo Beach murders (among other things) proves it. Following the tried and true format of similar winners like In Search of Bigfoot, Ghost Hunters, UFO Secrets etc., The Killing Season features dubious "experts", a meandering storyline that doubles back on itself so many times it runs the risk of disappearing up its own sphincter, two befuddled amateur sleuths who spend more air time on themselves than anything else, and a complete rehash of the whole bogus mess after every commercial, so boozed up channel switchers can try to catch up. Funniest of all is the prime serial killer authority — a German internet "Websleuth" whose unfortunate accent is a brilliant evocation of Sacha Baron Cohen's Bruno. This is simply an attempt to cash in on the popularity of controversial but authentic documentaries like Making of a Murderer. After six episodes, you know no more about the case than you did before you started watching. It's really an exercise in stretching out thin material and a thin budget to as many episodes as possible. There are endless "planning" sessions with the team, sudden revelations that turn into blind alleys, and constant video calls with mysterious informants whose faces are as blurry as their stories. Just pure unrelenting rubbish. Shame on everyone who contributed to this travesty.

I like many have always loved following and keeping up with real life unsolved murders especially that of serial killings. Of late one of the most famous is that of the "Long Island Serial Killer" and that's where this A@E series "The Killing Season" begins. The series follows two Documentarians Joshua and Rachel who investigative serial killings all around the U.S., as mentioned the series starts out on Long Island, only to branch out to Atalntic City, NJ as a group of bodies found in America's playground were similar to the ones in Long Island, NY with all being sex workers, escorts, and street walkers could it be the same killer? The series makes connection to different unsolved murders it features interviews with victims family members and police and theories are provided from private investigators and comments are giving on the web from many sources. Plus geography plays a part in the series as Josh and Rachel believe that the killer travels up and down the east coast and the interstate system is looked up at as a dumping ground of truck driving serial killers. And VICAP is spotlighted and the theory is giving that police around the country don't share information and police corruption is often the problem that many of these serial cases aren't solved. The series even branches out west to the New Mexico sand area to hunt for a killer after many bodies are found. Overall thought provoking and informative investigative series need I say more.

If you were knocked off the edge of your seat by The Jinx...or transfixed to the screen while binge watching Making A Murderer...you can thank Cropsey filmmaker Joshua Zeman, and his partner Rachel Mills, for their new documentary series: The Killing Season- which looks at the numerous cases of dead women (most being sex workers) and disposed bodies in and around Long Island, New York.At least, that's where it begins...Two episodes in and I'm already hooked.We follow along as we watch Zeman, Mills, and their team make huge discoveries, as they uncover clue after clue...making progress in weeks, where the police seem to have failed for years (though not without someone in the dept's help, at least).The filmmaking team have enlisted the help of a Herzogian Serial Killer Profiler, who sort of acts as the narrator, outlining the potential narrative as he sees it (and he's even German). I'm not sure I agree with everything he says, but f*ck if he doesn't keep things interesting with his far fetched and/or extremely intuitive theories (you be the judge).Their seems to be two things going on: on one hand, an investigation into what is either one insanely clever and prolific serial killer, or, alternatively, two different serial killers, with two different MO's, working the same stomping ground (or perhaps even hunting each other, as the crazy German guy implies). Hell there may even be more than that... While on the other, it acts to query why the police seem wholly unconcerned about investigating and solving these crimes. The filmmakers seem to imply they are about to break something huge, and of significance to more than just Long Island (a serial killing cabal, perhaps?)...I guess we'll see how it plays out as the series progresses. But, one thing is certain, the filmmakers have really managed to fashion the narrative as to leave you on the edge of your seat, and dying to know more, as the end of each episode rolls around.Awesome series from executive producer Alex Gibney, and filmmakers Joshua Zeman, and Rachel Mills, so far.A must see series, for sure.10 out of 10!!!