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Every murder is certainly a tragedy, but the true-crime documentaries and docuseries created following them serve as a perverse silver lining that millions of people enjoy. Whether it be cults, cold cases, or mass murders, it remains a mystery why our culture seems to have such a fascination with true crime and murder, but there is something so inherently compelling about the chilling stories that draw us in. As a result, the last 20 years of crime-focussed content have increasingly focused on murder—in both fiction and non-fiction genres.
While some new movies, podcasts, novels, and TV shows bring us dramatized versions of real-life events or completely original fictional stories, true crime murder documentaries, and docuseries are rapidly becoming one of the most popular forms in the true-crime arena. Sure, crime dramas like Law & Order have always been hugely popular, but there’s no denying the uptick in similar content being released in the last five years—especially during the beginning stages of the COVID-19 pandemic.
With so many stories out there based on real-life events, many of our favorite streaming services have begun rapidly pumping out new content revolving around these stories to try to keep up with the ever-growing demand. Streaming services like Hulu, HBO, and others now have wide-ranging catalogs of true-crime documentaries and docuseries covering murders and killings of all kinds from nearly every angle. From original content to third-party films, there are more than enough true-crime options to keep you busy for the rest of your life. Here are some of the most interesting and popular options you can watch right without cable.
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