The Ripper
The Ripper

The Ripper (2020)

"Once upon a time in Yorkshire..."

6.6 (96 votes)
1 Season
December 16, 2020
English
Documentary Crime

Synopsis

For five years, from 1975 to 1980, the Yorkshire Ripper murders cast a dark shadow over the lives of women in the North of England. 13 women were dead and the police seemed incapable of catching the killer. No one felt safe – and every man was a suspect.

Network

Netflix

Episodes

Once Upon a Time in Yorkshire
E1

Once Upon a Time in Yorkshire

Dec 16, 2020
51 min
6.8

In the 1970s, the brutal murders of sex workers in economically depressed areas of the UK spark little public interest - until a teen is also killed.

Between Now and Dawn
E2

Between Now and Dawn

Dec 16, 2020
48 min
5.8

As the killer continues to prey upon women, police hope that the tire tracks and a victims 5-pound note may finally lead to a suspect.

Reclaim the Night
E3

Reclaim the Night

Dec 16, 2020
49 min
5.2

Police release phone calls and handwriting samples from a suspect. Women protest law enforcements continued inability to catch the Ripper.

Out of the Shadows
E4

Out of the Shadows

Dec 16, 2020
47 min
5.5

More than five years after the first attack, police finally make an arrest, setting off a media frenzy and accusations of a botched investigation.

Cast

Trailer

Details

Original Title

The Ripper

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

4

Production

RAW