CODE OF A KILLER

The three-part Acorn TV British miniseries CODE OF A KILLER debuts on DVD on May 30, 2017 from Acorn, an RLJ Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand. From the director of Broadchurch and the producers of Line of Duty, Code of a Killer tells the extraordinary true story of how a brilliant scientist and a progressive police detective united to create the biggest advance in modern criminal investigation. BAFTA-winner David Threlfall (Shameless, Midwinter of the Spirit, Ripper Street) stars as tenacious detective David Baker, who heads up the investigation into the brutal murders of two Leicestershire schoolgirls during the 1980s. Only a few miles away, Dr. Alec Jeffreys, (John Simm,Doctor Who, Life on Mars, The Catch) a scientist at Leicester University, invents a remarkable technique to read each individual's unique DNA fingerprint. The DVD includes 3 episodes plus behind-the-scenes featurettes ($34.99, AcornOnline.com). Code of a Killer made its U.S. Premiere in February 2017 on Acorn TV, the premier North American streaming service for world-class television from Britain and beyond.

When the trail goes cold on the homicides of two teenage girls, Detective David Baker (David Threlfall) contacts Dr. Alec Jeffreys (John Simm), who has made headlines with his groundbreaking DNA research. Together they attempt what has never been done before – to solve a crime through DNA profiling. Facing public opposition and lack of funding, Baker and Jeffreys conduct the world’s first “DNA manhunt” to find the girls’ murderer and stop a serial killer in his tracks. This riveting miniseries also stars Anna Madeley (The Crown, Mr. Selfridge), Anna Tiernan (300), Lydia Rose Bewley (The Royals), Farzana Dua Elahe (The Hundred-Foot Journey), and Robert Glenister (Hustle, Close to the Enemy).

BONUS: Behind-the-scenes featurette with the cast, crew, and the real-life Dr. Alec Jeffreys and Detective David Baker (29 min.)

Street Date: May 30, 2017                                            SRP: $34.99

DVD: 3 episodes – Approx. 140 min., plus bonus – SDH Subtitles – UPC 054961258598

Contains violence and strong language.

My Thoughts

Code of a  Killer is a miniseries that was inspired by  a true story. It centers around a detective named David Baker. He was the lead detective on a murder case of two young girls who were murdered in the 1980s. The investigation is at a standstill until he joins forces with a scientist who is working on a new DNA fingerprint. Baker reads about it in the paper and decides to look him up. The two team up to discover the killer, and set in motion a new type of forensics that takes the world by storm.

This was a thrilling miniseries packed with action and intrigue.  The fact that it was based on real events makes it even more exciting. It was interesting learning about how advances in DNA came about and how much it has helped law enforcement around the world. The murder mystery intertwined with the science made it even more exciting. This is one of those shows you can watch a dozen times and take away something new each time. It's a definite to-watch for lovers of mysteries and forensic science.