Forensic Files II: New Narrators and Controversy
Courtesy of CNN
March 12, 2020
If you have been eagerly waiting for new episodes and you are a fan of Forensic Files, then you’ll love Forensic Files II. Forensic Files has always been a staple in crime shows, dating back to the 1990s when it was originally made, but now there are new episodes with all-new stories and more nail-biting cases. But there are some new changes to the show that have caused some controversy among fans.
The first episode of Forensic Files II aired on February 23 on HLN. One noticeable change is that Forensic Files’ beloved narrator Peter Thomas passed away in 2016 and was replaced by Bill Camp. I personally think Thomas was a much better narrator. While Camp is definitely a great narrator, there was something about Thomas’ voice that was perfect for the show.
The new episodes are that there are brand new cases that are as nailbiting as usual. The show is also in a lot better quality and the picture is a lot more clear than the original, which was filmed from 1996-2011. While the picture is better now, I feel like sometimes it’s almost easier to solve the cases due to all the new technology, when back then they had less technology. I liked it better to see them basically struggle at times to solve cases because they didn’t have as much forensic technology as they do today.
Despite dated technology, the original is still better. Without the recent advancements in technology, the detectives needed much more creative roles and it was very interesting to see the process they went through to solve the case.
“Exceptional results arrive only when exceptional people put in exceptional effort. It never arises by accident or good fortune,” said former narrator Peter Thomas. It’s not accident, good fortune, or advancements in technology, but exceptional detectives, amazing forensic scientists, and helpful evidence to get the job done.
Judi Adams • Nov 16, 2022 at 1:01 pm
I LOVE Forensic Files but the background music is SOOOO loud it’s annoying. I have to turn up the volume to hear the dialogue and that makes the background music even worse. I do NOT have hearing problems. But I may if I keep watching this show!!
Sandra • Mar 21, 2022 at 1:48 am
Why wasn’t Peter, Jr., who’s also a voice actor AND sounds similar to his father, hired over Camp?
It’s just NOT the same!
Reina • Mar 7, 2022 at 2:49 am
I am a huge Forensic Files fan but the new narrator doesn’t draw me in. They could’ve done a better job selecting someone with a more intriguing voice quality.
Glenda Nix • Jan 18, 2022 at 8:14 pm
My husband and I do not have a problem with the narrator; he is great in my opinion. It is however the music, the music is overpowering and at times it is even hard to understand the narrator. The music plays an important roll, however it is much to loud and distracting. We love the show and try to watch, but will always change the channel due to the annoying distraction. Hopefully we are not the only ones that feel this way and something can be done about future episodes.
Maneesh Rajulapati • May 5, 2020 at 2:09 pm
I’m proud of you
Jan Perkins • Mar 30, 2020 at 8:48 am
DON’T like this new narrator at all! Makes me not want to watch it at all!
Cloudy • Dec 5, 2021 at 9:22 am
Yes I absolutely agree with you. His voice gives me the creeps and I think is more suited to a horror movie maybe with zombies 😳
Patricia Jones • Dec 28, 2021 at 12:11 pm
My thoughts exactly. Peter Thomas voice was perfect for the show.