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Logo textThere’s no denying the fact that true-crime stories are everywhere — in podcasts, TV series or movies — and the craze doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. The Hollywood Reporter has compiled a list of some of the most recent true-crime series and films available to stream.
These hit shows and movies have garnered more than 60 Emmy nominations over the last few years, with 11 coming this year for Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.
A 2022 YouGov poll showed that half of Americans enjoy true-crime content, with one in three saying they consume it at least once a week and one in four admitting that they watch it multiple times per week. The poll also showed that true-crime series and movies tend to make people more empathetic toward victims and safety-conscious, as well as better-versed in how the criminal justice system works.
With interest in true crime seemingly at an all-time high, as viewers seek content that transports them into real-life stories, it’s no surprise there are constantly more docuseries premiering across several streaming platforms.
So, what is it about the true crime genre that draws people in so much? According to Jean Kim, M.D., audiences may be entranced by the content because they find comfort in the reassuring narrative formula, its reinforcing sense of moral clarity and how it reminds them of their luck at times.
Below, find a list of 39 true-crime (or true-crime adjacent) TV shows that can be watched on Max, Netflix, Hulu and more. (This story first published in 2024 and has been updated to include more items.)
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‘The Vow’
Image Credit: Courtesy of HBO Logo text The Vow, streaming on MAX, follows former NXIVM members as they open up about the emotional toll of the events that took place in the so-called self-improvement group, whose leader, Keith Raniere, was convicted of sex trafficking, racketeering and other crimes. The docuseries reveals the emotional journeys of the group’s founders, supporters and defectors as new evidence comes to light.
