Loading Television Series & Seasons...
Cold Case is a procedural crime drama that follows Lilly Rush, a detective in the Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Division. Unlike traditional crime shows that focus on fresh investigations, Rush specializes in 'cold cases'—crimes that have remained unsolved for years or even decades. Utilizing modern forensic science and re-interviewing aging witnesses, she and her team work to bring closure to the families of victims whose stories were long ago abandoned by the system. Each episode typically centers on a specific cold case, often featuring flashbacks to the era in which the crime occurred, complete with period-appropriate music and fashion. As the team digs into the past, the show explores the personal lives of the detectives and the lingering emotional scars of the victims' loved ones, highlighting how the passage of time affects memory, truth, and justice.
Verified streaming, rental, and purchase platforms
Television Guide
Detective Lilly Rush joins the cold case squad and begins her journey of solving long-forgotten homicides in Philadelphia.
The team continues to tackle complex cases, with deeper exploration into the personal lives and pasts of the detectives.
Lilly and her team face increasingly difficult challenges as they reopen cases involving systemic corruption and long-held family secrets.
The squad deals with high-stakes investigations that test their resolve and professional ethics.
The detectives delve into cases spanning several decades, uncovering truths that have been hidden since the mid-20th century.
The team faces personal and professional turmoil while continuing to seek justice for the forgotten victims of Philadelphia.
In the final season, the squad works to close out their most haunting cases, bringing the series to a poignant conclusion.
Ensemble