Overview
Dateline NBC, or simply Dateline, is a weekly American television newsmagazine series. It was previously the network's flagship newsmagazine, but now focuses mainly on true crime stories with only occasional editions that focus on other topics.
Dateline functions through the methodical patience of investigative journalism. Since 1992, the program has evolved from a general news magazine into a focused exploration of homicide investigations and mysterious disappearances. The format relies on the presence of seasoned correspondents like Lester Holt to anchor complex narratives that often span years of legal proceedings.
The appeal lies in the tension between cold facts and the human element. Correspondents conduct interviews with those closest to a crime, slowly pulling detail from the accounts of families and investigators. Every story prioritizes the procedural reality of how a mystery shifts from an initial disappearance to a courtroom resolution. By examining the mechanics of a murder case rather than relying solely on sensationalism, the series maintains a consistent tone that favors clarity over frantic pacing.
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- First Aired
- March 31, 1992
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episode Runtime
- 43 minutes
- Origin
- US
- TMDB Votes
- 51