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Forensic Files II

  • TV Series
  • 2020–
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7.9/10
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Forensic Files II (2020)
A revival continuation of the long-running American documentary true crime series Forensic Files (1996-2011).
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These are real criminal cases that could be solved using the latest methods of forensic science and medicine, even though they occurred many years ago.These are real criminal cases that could be solved using the latest methods of forensic science and medicine, even though they occurred many years ago.These are real criminal cases that could be solved using the latest methods of forensic science and medicine, even though they occurred many years ago.

  • Creator
    • Paul Dowling
  • Stars
    • Bill Camp
    • Michel Bryant
    • Jim Dresback
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    • Creator
      • Paul Dowling
    • Stars
      • Bill Camp
      • Michel Bryant
      • Jim Dresback
    • 56User reviews
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    Bill Camp
    Bill Camp
    • Narrator…
    Michel Bryant
    Michel Bryant
    • Self - Author…
    • 2020–2021
    Jim Dresback
    Jim Dresback
    • Self…
    • 2020–2021
    Steve Armentrout
    • Self - Founder and Chief Executive Officer Parabon NanoLabs
    • 2020–2021
    Ellen Greytak
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    Jim Scharf
    • Self - Investigator…
    • 2020–2021
    Lydell Grant
    • Self - Rapper
    • 2022
    Jason Lively
    • Self - Suspect
    • 2021
    CeCe Moore
    CeCe Moore
    • Self - Genealogy Expert
    • 2020
    Dave Altimari
    • Self - Reporter
    • 2020
    Bryan Burrough
    Bryan Burrough
    • Self - Writer
    • 2020
    Kaitlyn Conley
    • Self - Suspect
    • 2020
    Donald Stepp
    • Self - Investigator
    • 2020
    Beth Dunton
    • Self - Forensic technician
    • 2020
    Phil Torsney
    • Self - FBI Agent
    • 2020
    Mark Van Namee
    • Self - Investigator
    • 2020
    Trey Downs
    • Self - Investigator
    • 2020
    Gary Beatty
    • Self - Prosecutor
    • 2020
    • Creator
      • Paul Dowling
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    6slowdive23-1

    Stifled by Emotionally Charged Narration

    The late, great Peter Thomas was unmatched with his voice-over prowess. Perhaps it's unfair to cast Bill Camp in Thomas' formidable vocal shadow, but Camp is too suggestive, and overly insinuating. It's difficult to immerse oneself into the serious tone of the show with Camp's untrained voice over. Please hire Dateline's Kieth Morrison to fill the narrating shoes ASAP!
    8violetsgift_emporium

    THE ORIGINAL WAS CLASSIC

    R. I. P., Peter Thomas. Peter Thomas was a superior narrator. That being said, I HATE FF2. It is Horrific! I tolerated barely 20 minutes of an FF2 episode. What made the original so special was that it was pre- DNA, CODIS. The case were solved without current computer technology. The archival enhanced everything. FF2 is a Joke. The narrator sounds like he has a SPEECH IN PEDIMENT. There are so many factors about FF2 that I am disappointed with that it would take a lifetime to list them here. I am only watching the Original FF.!! That's it. That's all!!! Hail to the Original Show 👍
    7ddski63

    Still good 2nd time around, but....

    This is not meant to insult the new narrator, but it's not the same without Peter Thomas. His voice was so smooth, and his style so recognizable. The new narrator simply lacks that "something", making watching this new version a bit strained and simply not as enjoyable. While the true crime stories are still interesting, what really made this show special was the voice of Peter Thomas. In my opinion, Mr. Thomas, along with Gene Galusha from "The New Detectives", and Bill Kurtis from "American Justice" and "Cold Case Files" are the absolute BEST true crime narrator's. They each possessed a unique voice that just brings the story they are telling alive. I just think that the producer's of FF2 should have tried to find a narrator with at least a similar vocal inflection and style as close as possible to Peter Thomas.
    9constantinosisaias

    I am glad that is back

    Peter Thomas is Dead. So he can't narrating from the the grave people. I read a lot of the reviews and I saw that people are not aware about that. It was different in the beginning without him but it's getting better and I am used to the the new narrator. I like it and I am still learning a lot of forensic techniques that is very impressive! I am glad that the show is back and I can see new cases! Thank you HLM for bringing back with new cases. I always like the format of the show because it tells the story in 30 min and it's not dragging.
    MTNmovieMan

    Marred Just a Little by Bill Camps Narration

    EDIT: I was probably too hard on Bill Camps narration. After a few more shows I realized I was comparing him too much to Peter Thomas. Camp is alright and he'll get better. This is a THE forensic science show just as it always has been.

    I loved Forensic Files when Peter Thomas narrated it and still do and I was really looking forward to Forensic Files II only to be massively disappointed by the campy voice of Bill Camp. You can just picture him holding one hand over his ear talking into a large diaphragm microphone wearing a scarf with a feature in his hat. It's as if he thinks he's got "THE" voice.

    Camp does NOT have the voice and pales in comparison to Peter Thomas's quality and moving narration. Camp would be better suited reading children's books to preschoolers somewhere far from a microphone!

    Other narrators also damaged the original FF once Peter Thomas passed but none were as bad as Bill Camp

    Otherwise the show is great in terms of content, they just need to fix it by finding someone who can actually talk like an adult to adults interested in forensic science

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      Peter Thomas, the original narrator for Forensic Files, passed away at age 91 on April 30, 2016. For the revival, Bill Camp took his place.
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      Follows Forensic Files (1996)

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    • Release date
      • February 23, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • CNN/HLN official page
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Medical Detectives - Geheimnisse der Gerichtsmedizin II
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      • HLN
      • Medstar Television
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