Heartbreakers

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  • 2014
  • 1 Season
  • 6.1  (82)

Heartbreakers is a gripping true-crime series from Investigation Discovery. The show, which premiered in 2014, explores the lives of some of history's most notorious heartbreakers and their victims. The series features Vaitiare Hirshon, Jf Davis, and Melissa Schumacher as the main hosts. They take viewers on a journey through the lives of the perpetrators as well as the victims. Each episode focuses on a different case, with the hosts providing insight into the psyche of the heartbreaker, and how they managed to manipulate their victims.

The show's opening sequence sets the tone for what's to come. It features eerie music and video footage of heartbreakers from different eras, including Marilyn Monroe, Mata Hari, and Bonnie Parker. The visuals are accompanied by a voiceover that says, "These are the people who break hearts. They do it with a smile. They do it for profit. And they do it at any cost."

Throughout the series, viewers get a glimpse into the personalities of notorious heartbreakers like John Meehan, who was dubbed the "Dirty John" by his victims. His story is heavily featured in the first season, and viewers learn about how he used his charm and manipulation to control the women in his life.

Another episode focuses on the case of Charles Stuart, who killed his pregnant wife in 1989 and blamed it on a black man. The episode details the investigation that followed and how Stuart's lies eventually caught up with him.

The show also features lesser-known cases, such as that of Patricia Byers. She conned men into falling in love with her and then stole their money. Viewers learn about how she was eventually caught and brought to justice.

One of the standout features of the show is the use of interviews with experts in the field of criminology. Viewers are given insight into the tactics used by heartbreakers, as well as the psychological effects that being a victim of a heartbreaker can have on a person.

Heartbreakers also includes re-enactments of key moments in each case. These are done with great attention to detail, and the actors do an excellent job of bringing the stories to life.

Overall, Heartbreakers is a fascinating look at the psychology of those who manipulate others for personal gain. The show is well-paced and keeps viewers engaged with each episode. From the charismatic con men to the black widows who prey on the vulnerable, the series provides a chilling look at the world of heartbreakers.

Heartbreakers is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (3 episodes). The series first aired on August 13, 2014.

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Seasons
Tainted Love
3. Tainted Love
August 27, 2014
A business man and a single mom start a relationship and all is well until a private investigator exposes a secret.
Losing My Religion
2. Losing My Religion
August 20, 2014
A pastor had an affair for over ten years with one of his friend's wife, which caused jealousy and murder.
Shot Through the Heart
1. Shot Through the Heart
August 13, 2014
In the series premiere, a small Texas town is rocked by a deadly love triangle when a Junior High School Principal and a Football Coach, both already married, fall for the same young school clerk.
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Where to Watch Heartbreakers
Heartbreakers is available for streaming on the Investigation Discovery website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Heartbreakers on demand at Discovery+, Amazon Prime, Amazon, Vudu, Investigation Discovery, Google Play and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    August 13, 2014
  • IMDB Rating
    6.1  (82)