'An Unexpected Killer' Season 2: Release date, plot, trailer, and all you need to know about Oxygen's true-crime series

In the season two premiere, a successful TV producer and mother of one is found shot dead in her upscale home
PUBLISHED DEC 29, 2020
'An Unexpected Killer' (Oxygen/NBC)
'An Unexpected Killer' (Oxygen/NBC)

When it comes to true-crime series and investigation-centered programming, nothing compares to NBCUniversal's Oxygen. The network solely caters to true-crime fans with its diverse list of programming. That list is set to grow bigger as Oxygen is releasing a whole host of programs in January 2021. Titled "Nine Nights of Twisted Killers," the event will see the return of older programming as well as the premiere of new shows.

One of the returning shows is 'An Unexpected Killer' which is focused on the premise that the killer, as you guessed it, is someone completely unexpected or shocking. The series takes a deep dive into homicide investigations through captivating interviews with potential suspects, in-depth examinations of the crime scene, and re-enactments. Viewers follow experienced homicide investigators who believe they are inches away from solving the case until they come across something unanticipated. Whether it's a new witness, an overlooked piece of evidence or even an innovation in forensic science, in each case detectives find a startling discovery that sends the investigation in a completely new direction in their search for justice.

Read on to know more about the upcoming season of 'An Unexpected Killer'.

Release date

'An Unexpected Killer' returns for Season 2 to Oxygen on Friday, January 15, 2021, at 8/7c.

Plot

The official synopsis for Season 2 of 'An Unexpected Killer' states:

"In the season two premiere, a successful TV producer and mother of one is found shot dead in her upscale home. Suspicion falls on her soon-to-be-ex-husband, but his airtight alibi leads detectives to question other potential suspects. Just when the tenacious detectives believe they have a break in the case, they're faced with a shocking and unforeseen surprise in a truly twisted investigation. "

Producers

'An Unexpected Killer' is produced by Our House Media with Simon Lloyd, Samantha De France, Tom Adams and Craig Delaval serving as executive producers.

Trailer

A trailer for the second season of 'An Unexpected Killer' is not available yet, but keep watching this space for future updates.

The trailer for the "Nine Nights of Twisted Killers" even can be seen here.

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