Cold Case
The Philadelphia homicide squad's lone female detective finds her calling when she is assigned cases that have never been solved. Detective Lilly Rush combines her natural instincts with the updated technology available today to bring about justice for all the victims she can.
First Air Year
2003
Seasons
7
Audience Score
7.8
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery
Series Snapshot
The Philadelphia homicide squad's lone female detective finds her calling when she is assigned cases that have never been solved. Detective Lilly Rush combines her natural instincts with the updated technology available today to bring about justice for all the victims she can.
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Cold Case is a dark pick with high complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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