Here are some popular and highly regarded true crime shows:
- The Vow (HBO MAX) - A docuseries about former NXIVM members exposing emotional toll and crimes in the group led by Keith Raniere.
- Unbelievable (Netflix) - Based on a true story of a young woman and the police investigation that follows.
- The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story (FX) - A scripted series about the murder of Gianni Versace by Andrew Cunanan.
- Unsolved Mysteries (Netflix) - Covers baffling disappearances, murders, and paranormal cases through documentary style.
- Mindhunter (Netflix) - A scripted psychological crime thriller about FBI agents developing criminal profiling.
- Candy (Hulu) - The true story of Candy Montgomery and a murder trial in the 1980s.
- Inventing Anna (Netflix) - The story of con artist Anna Delvey in the New York elite.
- The Act (Hulu) - About Gypsy Blanchard's toxic relationship with her mother, leading to murder.
- Truth Be Told (AppleTV+) - A true crime podcaster revisiting cases potentially involving wrongful convictions.
- Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer (Netflix) - The 1985 pursuit of a serial killer in Los Angeles.
Additional classics recommended by IMDb include Forensic Files, The FBI Files, 48 Hours, Making a Murderer, and The Jinx.
Several true crime collections and series are also available for streaming on Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, and specialty channels like True Crime Network.
If a more specific list or streaming platform preference is desired, let me know. These shows cover a range of true crime genres from documentary to scripted drama.