'Interview With a Killer' sets record with most-watched Court TV original series debut
Court TV's new series 'Interview With a Killer' premiered on October 20, 2024, achieving record-breaking viewership as the network's most-watched original series debut. The show saw a 50% increase in Persons 2+ and 60% increase in P25-54 viewers, surpassing the previous record held by 'Someone They Knew With Tamron Hall'. Hosted by award-winning investigative reporter David Scott, the series features face-to-face interviews with five convicted murderers inside high-security prisons. New episodes air Sunday nights at 8 p.m., covering cases including honor killings, catfishing murders, and teenage crimes.
La nuova serie di Court TV 'Intervista con un Killer' è stata trasmessa in prima visione il 20 ottobre 2024, ottenendo un numero di spettatori record come il debutto di serie originale più visto della rete. Lo show ha registrato un aumento del 50% nel pubblico di età superiore ai 2 anni e un aumento del 60% negli spettatori di età compresa tra 25 e 54 anni, superando il precedente record detenuto da 'Qualcuno che Conoscevano con Tamron Hall'. Presentato dal premiato giornalista investigativo David Scott, la serie presenta interviste faccia a faccia con cinque assassini condannati all'interno di carceri ad alta sicurezza. Nuovi episodi vanno in onda la domenica sera alle 20:00, trattando casi che includono omicidi per onore, omicidi da catfishing e crimini giovanili.
La nueva serie de Court TV 'Entrevista con un Asesino' se estrenó el 20 de octubre de 2024, logrando un record de audiencia como el debut de serie original más visto de la cadena. El programa experimentó un aumento del 50% en la audiencia de Personas de 2 años o más y un aumento del 60% en los espectadores de 25 a 54 años, superando el récord anterior que tenía 'Alguien que Conocían con Tamron Hall'. Presentado por el premiado periodista de investigación David Scott, la serie presenta entrevistas cara a cara con cinco asesinos convictos dentro de prisiones de alta seguridad. Nuevos episodios se transmiten los domingos por la noche a las 8 p.m., cubriendo casos que incluyen asesinatos por honor, asesinatos por catfishing y crímenes adolescentes.
Court TV의 새 시리즈 '살인자와의 인터뷰'가 2024년 10월 20일 첫 방송되었으며, 네트워크의 가장 시청된 오리지널 시리즈 데뷔로 기록적인 시청률을 기록했습니다. 이 쇼는 2세 이상의 시청자에서 50% 증가를, 25-54세 시청자에서 60% 증가를 기록하며, '탐론 홀과 아는 사람'이 보유하고 있던 이전 기록을 초과했습니다. 수상 경력이 있는 탐사 기자 데이비드 스콧이 진행하는 이 시리즈는 고안전의 교도소 내에서 다섯 명의 유죄 판결을 받은 살인자들과의 면대면 인터뷰를 담고 있습니다. 새로운 에피소드는 매주 일요일 오후 8시에 방송되며, 명예살인, 고양이 낚시 살인 및 10대 범죄 등을 다룹니다.
La nouvelle série de Court TV 'Interview avec un Tueur' a été lancée le 20 octobre 2024, atteignant un record d'audience en tant que première série originale la plus regardée du réseau. L'émission a connu une augmentation de 50% des personnes de 2 ans et plus et une augmentation de 60% des téléspectateurs âgés de 25 à 54 ans, surpassant l'ancien record détenu par 'Someone They Knew With Tamron Hall'. Animée par le journaliste d'investigation primé David Scott, la série présente des interviews en face à face avec cinq meurtriers condamnés dans des prisons de haute sécurité. De nouveaux épisodes sont diffusés le dimanche soir à 20h, couvrant des affaires incluant des meurtres d'honneur, des meurtres par catfishing et des crimes juvéniles.
Die neue Serie von Court TV 'Interview mit einem Mörder' feierte am 20. Oktober 2024 Premiere und erreichte eine rekordverdächtige Zuschauerzahl als die meistgesehene Originalserienpremiere des Netzwerks. Die Show verzeichnete einen 50% Anstieg bei den Zuschauern ab 2 Jahren und einen 60% Anstieg bei den Zuschauern im Alter von 25 bis 54 Jahren und übertraf den bisherigen Rekord, der von 'Jemand, den sie mit Tamron Hall kannten', gehalten wurde. Moderiert wird die Serie von dem preisgekrönten Investigativjournalisten David Scott und umfasst persönliche Interviews mit fünf verurteilten Mördern in Hochsicherheitsgefängnissen. Neue Episoden werden Sonntagabends um 20 Uhr ausgestrahlt und behandeln Fälle wie Ehrenmorde, Catfishing-Morde und Jugendkriminalität.
- Record-breaking viewership with 50% increase in Persons 2+ and 60% increase in P25-54 demographic
- Strong performance despite competing with major sports programming
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The record-breaking debut of "Interview With a Killer" demonstrates significant viewer engagement despite strong competition from major sporting events. The
The strategic scheduling and content pipeline, including upcoming episodes and other new series, suggests potential for sustained viewership growth. However, the true crime genre is highly competitive, with numerous streaming platforms and networks offering similar content. The show's success will need to maintain momentum to significantly impact SSP's overall performance, given Court TV is just one asset in their broader media portfolio.
Despite a night packed with high-profile sports programming, including Sunday Night Football, the National League Championship Series and WNBA Finals, the initial telecasts of "Interview With a Killer" was up +
"Interview With a Killer" takes viewers inside the walls of the country's highest-security prisons and inside the minds of some of the most-notorious convicted killers. Award-winning investigative reporter David Scott (ABC News, HBO's "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel") sits down, face-to-face with five murderers, four of whom have not spoken publicly about their convictions. Scott delves deeply into their psyches and confronts them about their heinous crimes. Ethan Nelson, head of Court TV, and Emmy-award winning producer Zach Toombs serve as executive producers.
New "Interview With a Killer" episodes premiere Sunday nights at 8 p.m. Upcoming cases include:
"Honor Killings" – October 27: Dubbed "honor killings" by the national media, the murder of two teenage girls near
"Catfishing for Murder" – November 3: Denali Brehmer agreed to kill her best friend for a man she met online offering millions for a murder. In this exclusive interview, Brehmer reveals she's far from a naive teen led astray by an outside influence. So, who was the predator and who was the prey in this catfishing crime?
"The Blackout Killer" – November 10: Bo Pete Jeffrey claimed no memory of the crime for which he was convicted, the brutal beating and murder of his wife. But now, four years into his life sentence, Jeffrey tells a different story.
"Teenage Rage" – November 17: Tyler Hadley was a troubled 17-year-old when he bludgeoned his mother and father to death with a hammer. In chilling detail, Hadley describes the shocking crime and how the idea took root in his mind.
Scott is a veteran investigative reporter whose work over the last three decades has garnered the industry's top honors including a Peabody Award, two Columbia DuPont Batons, and 14 Emmy Awards. Now, in a series of chilling face-to-face encounters, Scott turns his compelling, direct interviewing technique to convicted killers.
"Interview With a Killer" follows other fall primetime lineup announcements recently made by Court TV, including the new series "VPI: Vinnie Politan Investigates," hosted by popular Court TV lead anchor Vinnie Politan, along with the second season of "Victim to Verdict with Ted Rowlands." Additionally, Court TV continues to cover high-profile cases that dominate headlines, including the current trial for Sarah Boone, who is accused of zipping her boyfriend into a suitcase and leaving him to die.
Source: Nielsen Panel; NNTV; Live+SD; Interview with a Killer, October 20, 2024; P2+ and P25-54 gross delivery on the launch date on Court TV, 8pm premiere and 11pm encore telecasts and ION Plus 8pm telecast; comparison to Someone They Knew with Tamron Hall series launch on Court TV, March 6, 2022 at 9pm; Court TV Nielsen ratings began in 4Q21 (09/27-12/26/21)
Media contact: Jim Weiss, 770-672-6504, jim.weiss@scripps.com
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