FilmRise Readies Nancy Grace-Led Bloodline Detectives

FilmRise is set to launch its own original forensic investigations series, Bloodline Detectives, hosted by legal analyst and former prosecutor Nancy Grace.

Produced by FilmRise and Peninsula Television, in partnership with Sky Studios, the docuseries will see Grace take viewers behind the scenes of murder investigations as detectives solve cold cases with Familial DNA Search methods. Through Familial DNA Search, detectives pinpoint an unknown criminal’s relatives and then trace the path of a family tree to reveal the killer.

Genesis TV will syndicate the 20-episode series, which will premiere nationwide on October 3 on over 200 stations. It is slated to roll out on streaming platforms in 2021. Grace executive produces Bloodline Detectives with partner John Terenzio. Danny Fisher, CEO of FilmRise; Goetz Grossmann, CFO of FilmRise; and Max Einhorn, VP of acquisitions of FilmRise; and David Harvey of Peninsula Television also serve as executive producers.

Grace said: “Forensic technology is changing the way criminal investigations are conducted. No doubt familial DNA will help solve cases that have remained open for decades, like those presented in Bloodline Detectives, and will contribute to a sense of healing for victims and their families.”

Danny Fisher, CEO of FilmRise, added: “We are perfectly positioned to bring Bloodline Detectives to market as our first originally produced branded series having built tremendous engagement with streaming audiences in the true-crime genre with Unsolved Mysteries, Forensic Files and other crime series from around the world. We expect to continue to see tremendous growth in the genre across many platforms. And, having Nancy Grace join our team for this new series is just icing on the cake. There is no better talent and true-crime personality to provide the most riveting and compelling program for this audience.”