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Dateline: Secrets Uncovered poster
Jul 21, 2017

Dateline: Secrets Uncovered

Divisive
Reactions
73
Score confidence
high
Seasons
17
Next episode
Jul 22, 2026
Age rating
NR
60
Score

The show

For more than 25 years, Dateline has brought viewers investigations into some of biggest mysteries in America. This entry in the franchise takes a second look at some of the most mysterious cases of recent history. It explores the stories through firsthand accounts told by people who are close to the crime, including investigators who dedicated their time to the cases and family members who are still trying to confront the tragedies that befell their loved ones.

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The Real Review

People are pretty split on this true crime re-examination series, with most feeling it's just okay or frustrating. The cases themselves, like Brad McGarry's murder or the Murdaugh saga, are compelling, but a lot of viewers find the storytelling flat and the pacing drags, making it feel like a rerun with little new insight. It's a decent enough watch if you're deeply into the genre, but it often fails to deliver the fresh perspective it promises.

Synthesized from 73 real reactionshigh confidence
PraisedStory

Sentiment split

27% positive
66% mixed
7% negative

By aspect

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How opinion moved

The trend appears once there are a couple of scoring runs to compare.

Buzz

Jun 52 reactions over two weeksJun 18

How much people are talking about this show: reactions counted per day they were posted. Gold dots mark days a new episode aired.

Names & topics that came up

Brad McGarry’s murderplot_element4× · 0%+Sarah Goode caseplot_element2× · 0%+Murdaugh murdersplot_element2× · 0%+David Kinneyperson2× · 0%+

Where the signal came from

Social Media
73

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