I’m a little bit of a true crime junkie. A lot of people are into reality TV, well, this is reality TV yet it’s absolutely mind-blowing to learn the awful things people are capable of. I like these shows more from a detective perspective. I like to understand the crime, learn the facts, and try to figure out the mystery of it. The drama portion of these shows adds interest and the backstory that leads up to the crime. Some of my favorite Nextflix true crime shows are below by Docuseries, show format and Documentary, movie style format. These are shows I’ve watched over years, not just in quarantine, haha.
True Crime Docuseries
- Dirty John (1 Season) – This is the most recent one I’ve watched from this list and WOW. It’s crazy! As an someone who’s done online dating, it just goes to show you need to be careful! You will not believe the chain of events and how love can really just be blind sometimes. It’s a real cliff hanger.
- Narcos (3 Seasons) – Based on the story of Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, this is a great American crime drama that showcases the DEA fight against the war on drugs. Really intense, it’s hard to believe a lot of this happened. Binge-worthy, for sure. I think there is a 4th season, Narcos Mexico, which continues the story about the fight of another drug cartel in Mexico. Will report back if I watch it.
- The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann (1 Season) – Intriguing case on the disappearance of a young girl from her bed at a resort while on vacation with her family in 2007. There is speculation that she might still be alive; it’s interesting to watch the case and determine who you think might have been involved.
- The Mind of Aaron Hernandez (1 Season) – This is a mind-blowing and tragic story of a rookie New England Patriot’s football player. I had no idea who he was or that any of this happened. It’s really crazy what he was able to get away with and yet act like nothing had happened.
- The People v. OJ Simpson (1 Season) – This story has been told in many different formats but this is an interesting perspective on how OJ’s own lawyer began to question his integrity. This story focuses on the trial and the opposing views between sides to determine OJ’s fate. You really won’t believe how things came to end up as they did.
- Unbelievable (1 Season) – This series is based on a true rape story and I really didn’t care to watch it at first. However, I did learn it doesn’t get too much into the crime/s but rather the events that surrounded them. The main story is really unbelievable and just hoping for justice kept me coming back for more.
True Crime Documentaries
- Amanda Knox (1h 32m) – I haden’t really heard this story in it’s entirety and this movie takes a hard look at this case. It’s really interesting to learn of the events and I’m not sure I was completely convinced of it’s outcome. Do you think Amanda is guilty? This is the first show I ever watched on Netflix and the reason I signed up.
- Chappaquiddick (1h 46m) – This is the story of Senator Ted Kennedy and the infamous car crash that unraveled his future and reputation.
- The Highwaymen (2h 12m) – This movie is really interesting, as it is told from the perspective of the team (The Highwaymen) put in charge to try and capture Bonnie and Clyde. Who doesn’t love a good Kevin Costner flick, takes me back.
This is my list as of now. I will be sure to add to it as more favorites come up that are worth sharing. Do you have any true crime shows on Netflix to share? Please let me know if you do! I can always use new shows or get them on my list.
View my Top 5+ Netflix show recommendations, here; my Period Drama favorites, here; and my favorite Daphne du Maurier movies, here.
