The Guardian Lists 25 Best True-Crime TV Shows

The Guardian has compiled a list of the 25 best true-crime TV shows ever, covering everything from murder investigations to decade-long scams, following the genre's explosion in popularity.

6 Aug, 13:10 — 6 Aug, 16:00

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The true-crime genre has seen a significant surge in popularity over the last decade, captivating audiences with real-life mysteries and investigations. This list from The Guardian reflects the genre's widespread appeal and the critical recognition it has garnered.

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The GuardianMostly Factual23d ago

Bombs, heists and big cats: TV’s 25 best true-crime shows ever

From mind-boggling murder investigations to decade-long scams, there’s no shortage of documentaries about real-life awfulness. We list the most incredible Since the true-crime explosion a decade ago – kickstarted by Netflix’s Making a Murderer – audiences have been fed a steady small-screen diet of cold-case killings, catfishing scams and creepy cults. And, after years of varying results, Netflix’s latest show, A Toxic Love Story – which recounts how a California couple framed an innocent wom...

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