Audiences have grown somewhat fixated on true crime documentaries in the past five years, but this subgenre has always been well-liked. Viewers today have the good fortune to choose from a variety of services that create such programming. Podcasts, online streaming, and networks like Netflix have all committed resources to in-depth reporting on real-world cases, and there are no signs that this trend will abate any time soon.
Here are the highest rated and most recommended true crime shows streaming on Netflix in the year 2023. This list will be updated every two months to keep you in the loop. Check out our list of the Top 10 True Crime Series on Netflix for a more comprehensive look at the genre.
Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street
The life and times of Bernie Madoff, a Wall Street financier who masterminded one of the largest Ponzi schemes in financial history, are chronicled in this docuseries. A master of deception, his schemes border on the unbelievable. He messed up the lives of countless people all over the world, including his own.
Mumbai Mafia: Police vs The Underworld
Incredibly, viewers of this show will travel back in time to 1990s Mumbai, where one criminal kingpin and his organization held sway. ‘Encounter cops’ arrived to take charge of the city’s chaos, openly murder their enemies, and bring order back to Mumbai.
Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal
Before a tragic boating accident in sunny South Carolina, the Murdaughs were a prominent, well-known family. The murders of Maggie Murdaugh and her son Paul reveal a century of abuse of power and cover-ups.
Waco: American Apocalypse
In 1993, David Koresh, leader of a cult in Waco, Texas, attracted the attention of the federal government by secretly producing weapons. After 51 days, the building explodes in flames, capping off the largest gun battle on American soil since the Civil War.
American Manhunt: The Boston Marathon Bombing
Two brothers plan and carry out a bombing at one of the world’s most prestigious marathons, causing widespread panic. Innocent bystanders are being harmed and killed. This documentary series provides a comprehensive examination of the search for the brothers through the use of rare archival footage and personal interviews.
The Playing Card Killer (2023)
Playing cards found at crime scenes link together a series of murders committed by the “Asesino de la Baraja.” In this miniseries documentary, the convicted murderer reflects on his life behind bars.
Monique Olivier: Accessory to Evil (2023)
Between the years 1987 and 2003, Michel Fourniret was one of the most notorious killers in France. His wife is currently serving a life sentence, and there is ongoing debate over whether he was merely a pawn or an active accomplice.
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