Series

Real Detective

★ 7.6(29)201645m2 seasons

Real Detective is streaming on Discovery+ Amazon Channel, Investigation Discovery and Discovery + in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Real Detective

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Good to know

Release date: 2016-01-07
Runtime: 45m
Language: English
Seasons: 2
Episodes: 16
Network: Investigation Discovery
Status: Canceled
Country: United States of America
Studio: WAM

About Real Detective

Real Detective is a 2016 web series in the Drama, Documentary and Crime genres. It spans 2 seasons and 16 episodes, and originally aired on Investigation Discovery. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 29 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Real Detective in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

With narrative driven exclusively by the detectives themselves, each episode ventures deep into the mind of a homicide detective as they describe in vivid detail the one case forever ingrained in their memory.

Seasons (2)

Season 18 eps · 2016

Season 28 eps · 2017

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Real Detective in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Real Detective on Discovery+ Amazon Channel, Investigation Discovery and Discovery +. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home.

Is Real Detective on Netflix?+

Real Detective is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Discovery+ Amazon Channel, Investigation Discovery and Discovery +.

How many seasons of Real Detective are there?+

Real Detective has 2 seasons and 16 episodes in total.

When did Real Detective come out?+

Real Detective is a 2016 web series.

What genre is Real Detective?+

Real Detective is Drama, Documentary and Crime series.