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TV Shows & Series: Best "true crime" TV Shows/Series

True crime is a nonfiction literary, podcast, and film genre in which the author examines a crime and details the actions of people associated with and affected by criminal events. It is a cultural phenomenon that can refer to the promotion of sensationalized and emotionally charged content around the subject of violent crime, for the general public. ()
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Homicide Hunter: Lt Joe Kenda(2011-2020)

43min per episode | Documentary, Crime
4.5/5 (with 22 votes)

A non-fiction investigative series of murder cases told through the personal experience of retired detective, Lieutenant Joe Kenda. Through re-enactments, discussions with investigation teams, and interviews with victims' families and other involved persons, the show highlights Kenda's successes with his 400 homicide case history and 92 percent solution rate.

The First 48(2004-)

45min per episode | Documentary, Drama, Crime
3.9/5 (with 46 votes)

The First 48 follows detectives from around the country during these first critical hours as they race against time to find the suspect. Gritty and fast-paced, it takes viewers behind the scenes of real-life investigations with unprecedented access to crime scenes, autopsies, forensic processing, and interrogations.

On the Case with Paula Zahn(2009-)

43min per episode | Crime, Documentary
4.3/5 (with 8 votes)

Award winning journalist Paula Zahn unravels shocking crimes interviewing those closest to the case including lawyers, the victim's family, detectives and the convicted murderer themselves.

With Paula Zahn

Manhunt(2017-2020)

42min per episode | Crime, Mystery
3.8/5 (with 196 votes)

Inspired by actual events, this true crime anthology series takes a deep dive into the dark, twisted minds of terrorists and follows the brave souls who hunt them down.

Directed by Greg Yaitanes - With Paul Bettany, Jane Lynch, Sam Worthington
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Dateline(1992-)

43min per episode | News, Documentary
3.3/5 (with 20 votes)

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.

How It Really Happened(2017-)

43min per episode | Crime, Mystery, Documentary
3.8/5 (with 2 votes)

Wondering how the events really happened, HLN's original series revisits and reveals new answers to notorious crimes, mysteries, trials, and celebrity tragedies with enlightening interviews and access to the vast CNN news library. Included are fresh accounts from witnesses who speak publicly about the cases for the first time.

Medical Detectives(1996-2011)

23min per episode | Drama, Crime, Documentary
4.0/5 (with 31 votes)

Real crimes, disease outbreaks and accidents around the world are solved by experts using scientific laboratory analysis which helps them find previously undetectable evidence. Brilliant scientific work helps convict the guilty and free the innocent.

Evil Lives Here(2016-)

43min per episode | Documentary
3.9/5 (with 14 votes)

The true stories of people who lived with a killer. How well do you really know your family? Would you recognize the warning signs? Or would you become entangled in evil?

Snapped: Killer Couples(2013-)

43min per episode | Crime, Documentary, Drama, Reality-TV
3.9/5 (with 5 votes)

This extension of the long-running true-crime series 'Snapped' shifts the focus to couples whose passion drives them to commit terrible criminal acts. Using re-creations and gripping firsthand accounts, each episode takes a deep dive into a case, telling the story of the couple's romance, how the relationship evolved from love to manipulation, and what ultimately drove the couple to commit the crime.

Dateline: Secrets Uncovered(2017-)

43min per episode | Crime, Documentary
4.2/5 (with 5 votes)

For more than 25 years, Dateline has brought viewers investigations into some of biggest mysteries in America. This entry in the franchise takes a second look at some of the most mysterious cases of recent history. It explores the stories through firsthand accounts told by people who are close to the crime, including investigators who dedicated their time to the cases and family members who are still trying to confront the tragedies that befell their loved ones.

The Staircase(2022)

1h 5min per episode | Drama, Crime
3.5/5 (with 74 votes)

An exploration of the life of Michael Peterson, his sprawling North Carolina family, and the suspicious death of his wife, Kathleen Peterson.

Directed by Antonio Campos, Leigh Janiak - With Colin Firth, Toni Collette, Rosemarie DeWitt, Juliette Binoche, Parker Posey, Sophie Turner, ...

Dead Silent(2016-)

42min per episode | Crime, Documentary, Reality-TV
3.4/5 (with 4 votes)

A snap of a twig. A rustling leaf. In the woods, myth, urban legend, and horror collide with real-life killers. Transporting viewers into a vortex of dark mystery and psychological terror, each episode tells the true story of a crime set in a desolate location.

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People Magazine Investigates(2016-)

42min per episode | Crime, Mystery, Documentary, Drama, Reality-TV
4.6/5 (with 10 votes)

Uncover the heart-wrenching true stories behind crimes that transcended headlines and became part of popular culture. Exclusive first hand interviews reveal shocking twists, new evidence, and unexpected resolutions.

The Act(2019)

53min per episode | Drama, Crime
3.8/5 (with 2,506 votes)

A seasonal anthology series that tells startling, stranger-than-fiction true crime stories with the first season following Gypsy Blanchard, a girl trying to escape the toxic relationship she has with her overprotective mother.

Web of Lies(2014-)

42min per episode | Crime, Documentary, Reality-TV
4.1/5 (with 12 votes)

The internet is no longer a place you log on and visit; it's where you live. The home of true crime is now online. The internet is the Wild West. And if you're not careful, you too could be caught in a Web of Lies.

For My Man(2015-)

43min per episode | Crime, Documentary
3.9/5 (with 2 votes)

A true crime series featuring the salacious and shocking stories of women who have been arrested for a crime they did in the name of love. From a killing spree across the mid-west to being an inside informant at the DEA and from murdering an unsupportive mother to robbing fifteen banks in under a year, these women have no limits as to how far they’ll go for their men.

Your Worst Nightmare(2014-2020)

43min per episode | Crime, Documentary, Reality-TV
3.7/5 (with 7 votes)

Spine-tingling crimes that take viewers on a ride of twists and turns, complete with jump-out-of-their-seats moments and chilling conclusions. This show uses classic suspense film techniques to follow some of the creepiest, most harrowing crimes ever committed, as these victims' darkest dreams become unfathomable realities.

Love & Death(2023)

Crime, Drama
4.1/5 (with 129 votes)

Candy and Pat Montgomery and Betty and Allan Gore — two churchgoing couples — enjoy their small town Texas life… until an extramarital affair leads somebody to pick up an axe.

Directed by Lesli Linka Glatter - With Elizabeth Olsen, Jesse Plemons, Patrick Fugit, Lily Rabe, Keir Gilchrist, Elizabeth Marvel, ...

Cold Case Files(2017-2022)

43min per episode | Crime, Mystery, Documentary
4.0/5 (with 12 votes)

There are over 100,000 cold cases in America, and only about 1% are ever solved. With recent advancements in technology and the methods used to solve these cases, as well as the unwavering dedication of victims’ families, law enforcement and the public, “Cold Case Files” explores the cases that defied the odds. Each episode of the Emmy-nominated series examines the twists and turns of one murder case that remained unsolved for years, and the critical element that heated it up, leading to the evidence that finally solved it. Featuring interviews with family members, friends, detectives, and others close to the cases, the refreshed classic series examines all facets of the crime and shines a light on a range of voices and victims.

Taking the Stand(2022-)

21min per episode | Crime, Documentary
3.0/5 (with 2 votes)

The story of crimes from the unique lens of the accused as they take the witness stand.

The Innocent(2021)

1h per episode | Crime, Mystery, Drama
3.8/5 (with 165 votes)

An accidental killing leads a man down a dark hole of intrigue and murder. Just as he finds love and freedom, one phone call brings back the nightmare.

Directed by Oriol Paulo

In Pursuit with John Walsh(2019-)

45min per episode | Crime, Mystery, Documentary, Drama, Reality-TV
3.8/5 (with 3 votes)

Victims' rights activist John Walsh and his son, Callahan, showcase time-sensitive, unsolved cases in desperate need of attention, mobilizing the public to engage in the pursuit of justice.

Mea culpa(1993-2021)

Crime, Drama
2.5/5 (with 1 vote)

Anthology series based on real criminal cases, featuring an interview with the actual perpetrator at the end of each episode.

Snapped(2004-)

43min per episode | Crime, Documentary, Drama
3.9/5 (with 16 votes)

The fascinating cases of every day, seemingly average moms, wives and girlfriends accused of murder. Did they really do it? And if so, why?

Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem and Madness(2020)

43min per episode | Documentary

A zoo owner spirals out of control amid a cast of eccentric characters in this true murder-for-hire story from the underworld of big cat breeding.

Tiger King(2020-2021)

43min per episode | Documentary, Crime
3.5/5 (with 202 votes)

A zoo owner spirals out of control amid a cast of eccentric characters in this true murder-for-hire story from the underworld of big cat breeding.

Directed by Eric Goode, Rebecca Chaiklin

Very Scary People(2019-)

43min per episode | Documentary
4.2/5 (with 3 votes)

A chronicle of the twisted lives of some of the most frightening, diabolical characters in recent history. Each two-hour episode traces the heinous, criminal acts of these elusive miscreants and the eventual road to justice.

The Murder Tapes(2019-)

43min per episode | Crime, Documentary, Drama, Reality-TV
4.1/5 (with 7 votes)

Incorporating bodycam footage from the initial crime scene, surveillance video, and interrogation room recordings, homicide investigations unfold through dramatic real video footage providing an up-close perspective on homicide investigations.

See No Evil(2015-)

43min per episode | Crime, Documentary
4.0/5 (with 18 votes)

Every second of every day, millions of Americans are caught on CCTV. Living in a surveillance society means everyday actions are caught on camera, mostly of honest citizens going about their daily lives. But a few are guilty of unspeakable crimes. Video doesn't discriminate; criminals also end up on film. See no Evil is a groundbreaking series that presents dramatic stories about how real crimes are solved with the aid of surveillance cameras. Police reveal how CCTV footage has unlocked the answer to cases that otherwise might have remained unsolved- leaving dangerous killers at large. The series features real footage and dramatic reconstruction, combined with first-hand testimony from police, witnesses, and families.

American Justice(1992-)

42min per episode | Crime, Documentary
3.7/5 (with 4 votes)

Hosted by Bill Kurtis, American Justice looks at groundbreaking criminal cases, presenting viewers with an inside look at the case through the eyes of those directly involved, ranging from law enforcement officers to the victims.

With Bill Kurtis
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