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Detective Diaries

9.020211 seasonTV SeriesDocumentaryCrime

This series takes us inside the investigative minds of five American detectives as they reexamine the harrowing cases that defined their careers. From hunting killers who hid in the shadows for decades, to taking on a political machine…

ProducersDan Johnstone·Steve Michaels

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Twist In The Wind
Sep 27, 2021
E2
Guilty Until Proven Innocent
Oct 4, 2021
E3
The Phantom of La Palma
Oct 11, 2021 10.0
E4
The Witching Hour
Oct 18, 2021
E5
The Woman Hater's Club
Oct 25, 2021

Cast

CB
Clay Bryant
Self. Retired Chief of Police. DA Investigator. 1 episode
LC
Lynda Caldwell
Self. Assistant District Attorney. 1 episode
JE
John Railey ESQ
Self. Retired Civil-Crime Trail Attorney. 1 episode
JW
Jim Well
Self. Former La Palma Police Officer. 1 episode
LM
Lisa Morrill
Self. Austin Police Detective. 1 episode
JE
James Engen
Self. Detective. La Palma Police. 1 episode
BS
Byron P. Stewart
Self. Homicide Detective. 1 episode

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Detective Diaries — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Detective Diaries?

Detective Diaries is streaming on Philo, Discovery+ and YouTube TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Detective Diaries on Netflix?

No, Detective Diaries is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Philo and Discovery+.

Is Detective Diaries on Amazon Prime Video?

Detective Diaries isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Detective Diaries for free?

Detective Diaries is available to stream free (with ads) on Spectrum On Demand in United States.

How many seasons are in Detective Diaries?

Detective Diaries has 1 season in total (5 episodes). The series concluded in 2021.

Are all episodes of Detective Diaries out yet?

Yes — all 5 episodes across 1 season of Detective Diaries are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Detective Diaries?

No — Detective Diaries ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.