Fatal Attraction

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  • TV-14
  • 2013
  • 13 Seasons
  • 7.8  (382)

Fatal Attraction is a true crime television series that premiered on TV One in 2013. The show is hosted and narrated by Lynn Whitfield, who guides viewers through each episode's horrific story of love gone terribly wrong. Each episode of Fatal Attraction is based on real-life events and showcases the deadly consequences of obsession, passion, and jealousy. The series explores some of the most notorious cases where love and relationships resulted in destruction, often leading to tragic endings. The show's episodes are structured around reenactments of the events that led up to the crimes, as well as interviews with friends, family members, law enforcement officials, and sometimes even the perpetrators themselves. Various professionals in the field of psychology also weigh in on the possible motives behind the often shocking crimes. The show's title refers to the idea that the perpetrator in each episode becomes "fatal attraction" – someone who's obsessive love and jealousy leads to dangerous behavior, and ultimately, serious crimes. The show seeks to explore the psychology behind these deadly attractions and provide insight into human behavior that can often be both fascinating and chilling. One of the show's most well-known episodes features the story of former NFL player, Rae Carruth, who hired hitmen to murder his ex-girlfriend, Cherica Adams, while she was pregnant. Other episodes involve stories of jealousy leading to murder, such as the case of a woman who killed her husband's mistress or the woman who killed her own children to prevent her ex-husband from gaining custody. Another episode features the story of the Jekyll and Hyde killer, a man who murdered multiple women over the course of several years. The show explores how the killer was able to hide in plain sight and manipulate those around him while committing heinous crimes. Throughout the series, Lynn Whitfield's narration adds a layer of solemnity that drives home the gravity of the crimes being depicted. Her voiceover provides context for each episode and helps viewers understand the intricate psychology of the people involved. Overall, Fatal Attraction is a gripping true crime series that delves into the dark side of love and the devastation that can result from unhealthy obsessions. It's a cautionary tale of the often fatal consequences of uncontrolled emotions and the terrible toll it can take on lives – both the perpetrators and victims.

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Over the Edge
47. Over the Edge
September 18, 2023
When a young mother disappears after her recent struggles with post-partum depression, her family fears the worst. But when her body is found at the bottom of a cliff, they wonder, did she take her own life – or did someone take it from her?
Intercepting a Killer
46. Intercepting a Killer
September 4, 2023
When a young woman and her friend are gunned down outside her parent's home, detectives struggle to find a motive; she could be collateral damage in a drive-by shooting, caught in the crossfire of a shootout, or a victim of a jealous rage.
Resurfaced Secrets
45. Resurfaced Secrets
August 28, 2023
When a single mom who is working hard to get her life on track vanishes, leaving only a cryptic text message as a clue, detectives must race to find the truth before it's entombed in concrete forever.
Deadly Desire
44. Deadly Desire
August 21, 2023
When a mother's intuition leads her to a local bridge, where she discovers her lifeless teenage daughter, investigators are puzzled as to who would want to harm the popular teen and suspect young love.
Dangerous Double Life
43. Dangerous Double Life
August 14, 2023
A single mother of four is found shot to death in her bed by her son, and police question if it could be a suicide. As they peel back the layers of her life, they discover a scandalous relationship and a world that wasn’t as perfect as it seemed.
The Buried Truth
42. The Buried Truth
August 7, 2023
After a young woman disappears, police learn she was involved in a love triangle, and they wonder whether one of the men was jealous enough to kill, or a reckless 19-year-old triggered a tragedy with a bizarre scheme to rip off a drug dealer.
Her Final Fight
41. Her Final Fight
July 24, 2023
When two people are found shot to death outside a Memphis, Tenn., home, their families are distraught; the race is on to catch a cold-blooded killer and discover whether the shooting is gang-related or something more personal.
Heartland Homicide
40. Heartland Homicide
July 17, 2023
A widowed mother of four is found stabbed to death, and police suspect sexual assault. When detectives uncover a workplace romance, they wonder if the man she was seen talking to could be her killer, and Uber could be their key to cracking the case.
A Targeted Attack
39. A Targeted Attack
July 10, 2023
When two roommates are found shot inside their home, barely clinging to life, detectives struggle to determine the shooter's intended target; possibilities include a robbery gone wrong, a vindictive drug dealer and a scorned former lover.
Eyes Of A Killer
38. Eyes Of A Killer
July 3, 2023
Summary is not available.
A Gentle Giant
37. A Gentle Giant
June 26, 2023
When a popular local drag performer is found stabbed in his San Antonio home, detectives must determine if the murder was a hate crime or a robbery gone wrong; weeks go by without any leads until a new suspect coincidentally appears.
Alter Ego
36. Alter Ego
June 12, 2023
Alter Ego
Deadly Silence
35. Deadly Silence
June 4, 2023
When a young deaf immigrant moves to New York City seeking education and romance, she is quickly able to find both; her American dream turns into a nightmare when she doesn't arrive home for a visit with her family.
An Unthinkable End
34. An Unthinkable End
May 29, 2023
When a young single mother is found dead in her car from a single gunshot to the head, with the weapon at her feet, police suspect she killed herself; as they dig deeper, the focus shifts - and dark secrets show that she may have had no way out.
Nightmare on Campus
33. Nightmare on Campus
May 15, 2023
When a college student goes missing a month before graduation, police suspect foul play, and evidence points to a terrifying new suspect.
Master of Manipulation
32. Master of Manipulation
May 8, 2023
When a popular local DJ is gunned down, the community is stunned as to who would want to kill him; with the help of surveillance footage and phone records, detectives find deep-rooted jealousy and a master manipulator are to blame.
Chasing Justice
31. Chasing Justice
May 1, 2023
When a young mother of four is found murdered in her home, police initially wonder if a stalker is to blame, but a routine traffic stop in another state reveals a killer and kidnapper who would do anything to get away with murder.
Enraged by Envy
30. Enraged by Envy
April 24, 2023
Detectives uncover a fatal love triangle, violent pasts, and intense wrath after a woman was found dead in her kitchen, her siblings immediately suspect who is responsible.
Grave Consequences
29. Grave Consequences
April 17, 2023
The body of a college student is found in an open grave; her family is sure she was strangled by a boyfriend with a history of mental illness; he has an airtight alibi; whether someone in her circle of friends could be the one who wanted her dead.
Murderous Greed
28. Murderous Greed
April 10, 2023
When a young mother vanishes after a night out in San Francisco, it seems her mysterious date could be behind her disappearance; as more suspects emerge, secrets come to light, and a shocking scheme is soon uncovered.
Without A Word
27. Without A Word
April 3, 2023
When a mother of four disappears, detectives quickly suspect foul play; with little physical evidence to go on, it doesn't take long to realize that a complicated web of relationships may have played a role in why she vanished without a word.
Open to Love
26. Open to Love
March 27, 2023
With a bound body of a missing man recovered from the river, foul play becomes immediately obvious; detectives quickly uncover a dangerous love triangle, hidden bloodstains, and an informant who brings the twisted truth to light.
Driven by Jealousy
25. Driven by Jealousy
March 20, 2023
Driven by Jealousy
Walking in Her Truth
24. Walking in Her Truth
March 13, 2023
When a 17-year-old transgender girl goes missing, her journey of walking in her truth comes to a tragic end; as investigators track her killer, they learn that she suffered bullying and misunderstanding; whether it led to her death.
Sister Act
23. Sister Act
March 10, 2023
After a young bus driver suddenly vanishes, his body is discovered in a San Antonio cemetery. As investigators attempt to dig deeper, the truth comes to light as they uncover an elaborate murder plot, meticulously engineered by a master puppeteer.
Twice the Terror
22. Twice the Terror
February 27, 2023
After single mother, Shania Copeland, and her neighbor Leotis Lester are shot dead, detectives use witness testimony and surveillance to piece together the truth behind a senseless crime that never should have been committed.
Murder Most Foul
21. Murder Most Foul
January 9, 2023
When a Miami man's wife reports him missing, police set out to learn what happened to him; they learn troubling secrets of addiction and infidelity; when a foul odor permeates the neighborhood, they wonder if the truth is closer to home.
Undone by Arrogance
20. Undone by Arrogance
January 2, 2023
When a young woman's body is discovered wrapped in a trash bag and dumped in an Atlanta suburb, police must find who is responsible for this horrific crime; they realize that bringing her cold-blooded killer to justice will be easier said than done.
Game Over
19. Game Over
December 26, 2022
When 27-year-old Meshach Cornwall is found dead at the bottom of a staircase, police suspect it was a tragic accident until items missing from his home suggest a robbery; as detectives dig into Meshach's online life, a devious suspect emerges.
Justice Served Cold
18. Justice Served Cold
December 19, 2022
When a mother vanishes, all that's left is a gasoline-doused car, an estranged husband and a missing man who may have seen her last; police suspect foul play, but without a body or solid evidence, it will take years to bring a killer to justice.
Death Is Forever
17. Death Is Forever
December 12, 2022
When a man is killed during an ambush in his home, police aren't certain if this was a botched robbery, or an intentional, cold-blooded killing; digging deeper, they discover a love triangle that led to a jealous rage with dire consequences.
Holding on to Hope
16. Holding on to Hope
December 5, 2022
When a young woman disappears after a night out, her family's worry quickly turns to fear; digging into her social life, detectives soon learned that she was keeping a big secret from everyone she knew.
Entrepreneur's Ending
15. Entrepreneur's Ending
November 28, 2022
A home invasion takes a shocking turn when the intruder shoots a young mother in her sleep. As her distraught family mourns, police attempt to connect the dots to find a motive, until a trail of greed and deceit leads them directly to her killer.
Without a Trace
14. Without a Trace
November 21, 2022
In 2008, a young woman vanishes from her Connecticut hometown after a family vacation. Detectives fear the worst after speaking with the person who last saw her, and a popular crime show may hold the only key to finding Ashley and her killer.
Heat of the Moment
13. Heat of the Moment
November 14, 2022
When a 911 call reports a trailer on fire, police arrive to find at least one victim lying in the front yard; as firefighters clear the home, they discover that it was no accident; they must ask if it was an unfortunate tragedy or a cover-up.
From Beyond the Grave
12. From Beyond the Grave
November 7, 2022
When a nursing student succumbs to a gunshot to the head, detectives' strongest suspects all have strong alibis; but when a recording of the victim is found, police will hear her name her own killer from beyond the grave, exposing one alibi as a lie.
All or Nothing
11. All or Nothing
October 31, 2022
After being robbed just a few weeks earlier, a couple appears to be the victim of a second home invasion that turned fatal leaving one of them dead. But what detectives soon uncover is a string of affairs and possibly a scorned lover’s revenge.
A Lost Light
10. A Lost Light
October 24, 2022
Worried parents report their daughter missing in fear the worst when police find her abandoned car, but forensic evidence leads to suspects with conflicting stories.
His Final Act
9. His Final Act
October 17, 2022
New technology helps police solve the cold case of an aspiring actor whose dreams of stardom are cut short when he is brutally stabbed at home.
Touch of Evil
8. Touch of Evil
October 10, 2022
Detectives uncover a history of abuse and a man out for Revenge when a woman is found murdered in her own bed.
Never Saw It Coming
7. Never Saw It Coming
October 3, 2022
When a woman is found with a single gunshot wound to her head, her family is shocked; a free spirit and devoted mother, she loved life; as detectives dig, they question if her happiness was just a façade, or if her death was by someone else's hand.
From Redemption to Revenge
6. From Redemption to Revenge
September 26, 2022
An ex-con's redemption is cut short when he's found shot in his home; police soon learn that his girlfriend is also missing and may be a second victim.
Deadly Obsession
5. Deadly Obsession
September 19, 2022
When a young woman arrives at the hospital with gunshot wounds, police attempt to locate the shooter; when the victim passes away, solving the case seems easier said than done until a witness reveals information that turn the case on its head.
Fleeing into Danger
4. Fleeing into Danger
September 12, 2022
When Sudanese immigrant Anna Angok is found strangled to death in her apartment, police take the lack of forced entry as a sign that Anna may have known her killer; as they dig deeper, they uncover a past full of trauma.
Happily Never After
3. Happily Never After
September 5, 2022
In this week's episode of Fatal Attraction, which airs on the TV One Network September 5th 2022 : After a former cheerleader is found dead in the trunk of her car, police find surveillance video that shows a possible suspect running from the scene.
Fame's Fatality
2. Fame's Fatality
August 29, 2022
A young mother is shot to death in her own home while her children are sleeping; signs of a break-in suggest this could be a robbery gone wrong, but clues soon lead to a suspect driven by greed, sex, money and fame who may have killed before.
A Fight for Life
1. A Fight for Life
August 22, 2022
When a 35-year-old woman is found stabbed to death near the East River in Brooklyn, police initially suspect a random murder; but as they dig into the case, they discover she had been keeping a life-altering secret… and she wasn't the only one.
Description

Fatal Attraction is a true crime television series that premiered on TV One in 2013. The show is hosted and narrated by Lynn Whitfield, who guides viewers through each episode's horrific story of love gone terribly wrong. Each episode of Fatal Attraction is based on real-life events and showcases the deadly consequences of obsession, passion, and jealousy. The series explores some of the most notorious cases where love and relationships resulted in destruction, often leading to tragic endings.

The show's episodes are structured around reenactments of the events that led up to the crimes, as well as interviews with friends, family members, law enforcement officials, and sometimes even the perpetrators themselves. Various professionals in the field of psychology also weigh in on the possible motives behind the often shocking crimes.

The show's title refers to the idea that the perpetrator in each episode becomes "fatal attraction" – someone who's obsessive love and jealousy leads to dangerous behavior, and ultimately, serious crimes. The show seeks to explore the psychology behind these deadly attractions and provide insight into human behavior that can often be both fascinating and chilling.

One of the show's most well-known episodes features the story of former NFL player, Rae Carruth, who hired hitmen to murder his ex-girlfriend, Cherica Adams, while she was pregnant. Other episodes involve stories of jealousy leading to murder, such as the case of a woman who killed her husband's mistress or the woman who killed her own children to prevent her ex-husband from gaining custody.

Another episode features the story of the Jekyll and Hyde killer, a man who murdered multiple women over the course of several years. The show explores how the killer was able to hide in plain sight and manipulate those around him while committing heinous crimes.

Throughout the series, Lynn Whitfield's narration adds a layer of solemnity that drives home the gravity of the crimes being depicted. Her voiceover provides context for each episode and helps viewers understand the intricate psychology of the people involved.

Overall, Fatal Attraction is a gripping true crime series that delves into the dark side of love and the devastation that can result from unhealthy obsessions. It's a cautionary tale of the often fatal consequences of uncontrolled emotions and the terrible toll it can take on lives – both the perpetrators and victims.

Fatal Attraction is a series that is currently running and has 13 seasons (303 episodes). The series first aired on June 3, 2013.

Where to Watch Fatal Attraction

Fatal Attraction is available for streaming on the TV one website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Fatal Attraction on demand at Amazon Prime, Philo, Amazon and Vudu.

  • Premiere Date
    June 3, 2013
  • IMDB Rating
    7.8  (382)