Best True Crime Shows on Netflix 2026
Netflix has become the home of binge-worthy true crime content. From groundbreaking documentaries like Making a Murderer to gripping docuseries and dramatizations, here are the best true crime shows on Netflix to watch right now.
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Must-Watch Netflix True Crime Documentaries
Making a Murderer (2015-2018)
The documentary that changed everything. Steven Avery's case—wrongful conviction, release, and new murder charges—raised disturbing questions about the American justice system. Essential viewing.
The Staircase (2004-2018)
French documentarian Jean-Xavier de Lestrade's examination of Michael Peterson's murder trial is an unprecedented look inside the legal process. Fifteen years of access created one of the most intimate true crime documents ever made.
Don't Fk with Cats (2019)
Internet sleuths track down a killer through disturbing online videos. A fascinating and troubling look at crowdsourced investigation.
- The Ted Bundy Tapes
- The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes
- The John Wayne Gacy Tapes
American Murder: The Family Next Door (2020)
The Chris Watts case told entirely through archival footage, text messages, and social media posts. Haunting.
Recent Netflix True Crime Additions
The Deepest Breath (2023)
Free diving documentary that takes a dark turn.
Victim/Suspect (2023)
Examining cases where sexual assault victims became the accused.
What Jennifer Did (2024)
The shocking Jennifer Pan case.
Ashley Madison: Sex, Lies & Scandal (2024)
The hack that exposed millions of cheaters.
Netflix True Crime Docuseries
Unsolved Mysteries (2020-present)
The reboot of the classic series maintains its eerie atmosphere while bringing new cases to light.
Night Stalker: The Hunt for a Serial Killer (2021)
Richard Ramirez's reign of terror in 1980s Los Angeles.
- The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel
- The Texas Killing Fields
Dramatizations Based on True Crime
Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022)
Evan Peters's portrayal of Dahmer sparked both acclaim and controversy.
The Watcher (2022)
Ryan Murphy's dramatization of the real estate nightmare.
Painkiller (2023)
The Sackler family and the opioid crisis.
Hidden Gems Worth Finding
The Keepers (2017)
A murdered nun, abuse cover-up, and decades-long quest for justice.
Wild Wild Country (2018)
The Rajneeshee cult's takeover of an Oregon town. Truly stranger than fiction.
The Innocent Man (2018)
Based on John Grisham's only non-fiction work.
How to Find the Best Content
- Check "New Releases" regularly
- Follow true crime social media accounts for recommendations
- Sort by release date to find fresh content
- Read reviews before committing to multi-episode series