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Many crime shows are quite suspenseful and shocking. The storylines involve murderers, stalkers, and other criminals who prey on their fellow humans. This is something that many of us find incredibly exciting. I applaud those who keep tuning in to Investigation Discovery's exhilarating storylines with twisting tale. Thank goodness, I am not the only one with the ID Syndrome, as there are millions of viewers who tune in which makes this television network one of the most widely viewed channels in the world.

Investigation Discovery, a cable TV network known for its investigative programming, is experiencing success against the tide of a steep decline in viewership for cable networks as a whole. Female viewers between the 24-54 age category consistently rank Investigation Discovery among the best five cable networks for their viewing habits. Though Investigation Discovery's viewership is predominantly made up of grown-up women, men watch and enjoy the channel too.

Investigation Discovery is gaining in popularity, with celebrities such as Nicki Minaj, Lady Gaga, and Serena Williams admitting their addiction towards documentary-style reenactment of true crimes.

Numbers Don?t Lie

According to Nielsen, Investigation Discovery ended Q4, 2015 as the most-watched cable network with the advertisement among women between 25-54 age group. The channel had nearly 900,000 viewers in prime time and the number has been growing 10% per year ever since. It is amongst the very few channels to have consistently landed in the Top 20 channels list having launched just 15 years ago.

Welcome to the online spectrum

With the rise of online streaming services, the maturing cable TV business is experiencing a steep decline. Users are switching to services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu as opposed to maintaining their regular Cable TV or Satellite TV connection. This shift can be summarized in user reviews on Influenster.com. I have been a fan of Investigation Discovery for many years. I love watching true crime and forensic-style shows. Now that we no longer have DirecTV or Dish Network, I am unable to watch all of my favorite shows on ID. We have Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime, so I am able to watch certain shows (thank God!), but I long for a time when I can once again binge every show the network offers.

This review outlines the current trends in viewership of traditional media stocks. Traditional media stocks are pummeling and an increasing number of households are opting out of cable and satellite TV subscriptions, with some companies seeing declines in their stock prices as a result. However, there are some positives to note with this trend including the fact that one can now stream Investigation Discovery online for free through investigativediscovery.com, even without a television set.

History

The Discovery Civilization Network: The World Geography and History Channel was launched in 1996. It was among the four crucial digital networks launched by Discovery in 1996. In 2002, the channel was joint-venture with NY Times Television and Discovery Communications. It was available in 14 million households with partnerships focusing on creating content such as history shows, contemporary history, and current affairs.

In 2003, the channel was renamed from Discovery Times to Investigation Discovery (ID). This shift in content focused on the culture of the United States. In 2006, NY Times sold its stake in Discovery Time back to Discovery Communications. This gave the original creator complete freedom to relaunch the channel as they pleased. Empowered by this, in January 2008, Investigation Discovery was finally relaunched as a pure crime-reenacting channel focusing purely on real-life stories.

In 2018, ID became the sixth most-viewed cable network, second highest-rated cable network among women, and #1 in the true crime genre.

Design

Investigation Discovery's website has a well-designed layout. Everything is neatly arranged and easy to browse. If you visit the website for the first time, you won't have any difficulty finding your way around it. This is thanks to the space blue background with white text, which compliments each other beautifully with the pink CTA buttons. There's a proper flow throughout the website, with little details such as the drop-down arrow for the "Shows" category being colored pink to support the "Watch Now" CTA button. Such intricate elements are present throughout the website - starting with the homepage. As you scroll down the page, you see two small thumbnails that are labeled as "Unlocked Episodes," "ID Go Original Series," and "Rediscover Unlock Series." These thumbnails are in a slider format, so when you click on the arrow, you can watch a trailer of another show. You can see a pink vertical line accompanying the title, which helps to keep the flow even.

The user-interface banner before the footer is well done, with a transparent blue box with the headline "Have A Tip?" followed by white text and a pink CTA. The color flows smoothly in each element which binds the entire website together.

Finally, just above the footer, you can see the partner channels followed by a newsletter subscription call-out. Both of which have high design value without obstructing the flow. Moving on to the footer, you can see associated platforms along with our sites and general communication guidelines.

As for the main element, namely the streaming experience, the design is the same and content can be viewed once you link it with your TV Service Provider.

Content

Investigation discovery.com has by far the most extensive library of crime-themed programming in existence, with over 5000 episodes in total. Once you start watching one of their series about investigating crimes and clues, you can't help but be hooked. Popular series such as "Homicide Hunter" and "Evil Lies Here?" are just a sampling of what's available on this fascinating website. If you're looking to immerse yourself in a unique crime storyline, then Investigation Discovery is the perfect place to do so! In order to have any streaming network you want, you cannot have documentary-styled shows on them. The production value and the extra-ordinary reenactment is what sets these apart. Did you know that every spend on a single episode is around $300,000? This is x10 times more than average TV show production cost.

ID's popularity is helping it amidst adversity and providing it the much-needed boost. Passionate fans who love ID are not willing to switch to streaming services because of this channel which tells us something about their commitment. Shows such as ?Body Cam?, ?Caught on Camera: The Untold Stories?, ?Shattered?, ?American Monster? and ?People Magazine Investigates? are some of the shows viewed in large numbers.

Titles that grab your attention

In my honest opinion, the titles on "Investigation Discovery" are some of the best out there. When you're streaming on ID, you're certainly going to be tempted to open the videos because of the titles - like "Who the Bleep Did I marry?", "Wives with Kniles", "Your Worst Nightmare?" etc. Once you click on one of these titles, you'll be in for a ride as Lt. Joe Kenda and the homicide team investigate some of the most heinous crimes imaginable. In fact, ID premieres over 650 hours of programming each year!

Desktop/Mobile experience

Investigation Discovery is a channel that not only broadcasts true crime stories, but also provides immersive case studies, reading material, and other content for viewers to enjoy. This engaging programming excites viewers who want to learn more about detectives and their investigations. Whether watching Investigation Discovery on a computer or television screen, viewers are always hooked by the compelling stories.

Why most users stream through ID Go?

Streaming allows you to view a website featuring thousands of episodes. You can binge-watch full seasons and access the early premieres of nail-biting crime shows through a well-designed app. No matter where you are, you can still enjoy Investigation Discovery through the ID Go app. All of the TV episodes that air live will be available on the app the same day, so there is no chance of missing an episode.

The app allows you to pick up where you left off and thus not miss a beat. ID Go also allows you to create your own playlist which you can watch later at your convenience.

Plans & Pricing

Investigation Discovery, a content provider available through cable and satellite TV service channels, is available to browse and watch through the website or the ID Go app on Android and iOS.

Suggestions I have for Investigation Discovery

I believe that Investigation Discovery should be offered as an independent show. This would be affordable for a lot of users, and they would consider it alongside other services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and others. If the developers focus on this aspect, they can capture a large number of audiences.

Conclusion

Investigation Discovery has educated me in the art of questioning everyone and everything. chuckling - on a more serious note, if you have cable or satellite TV access, I would urge you to enjoy Investigation Discovery through the website and ID Go app.