If you’re a fan of gripping real-life crime dramas, this list is for you! True crime shows draw their inspiration from real events, often delving into infamous trials, shocking murders, and elaborate scams. From chilling murder mysteries to jaw-dropping legal cases, we’ve rounded up some of the best true crime series that have captivated viewers recently. Get ready to binge-watch these incredible shows – you won’t be able to look away!
IMDb: 7.4
Two shocking and unexpected murders lead to one of the largest manhunts in English history, tearing apart an already fractured community.
Cast: Lorraine Ashbourne, David Morrissey, Perry Fitzpatrick
IMDb: 7.2
The series tells the story of Griselda Blanco, who fled from Medellín to Miami and became one of the most ruthless cartel leaders in history.
Creators: Carlo Bernard, Ingrid Escajeda, Doug Miro
Cast: Sofía Vergara, Alberto Guerra, Juliana Aidén Martinez
IMDb: 8.8
Five young men from Harlem are wrongfully accused of a brutal attack in Central Park, plunging them into a nightmare. The series is based on a true story.
Creator: Ava DuVernay
Cast: Asante Blackk, Caleel Harris, Ethan Herisse
IMDb: 7.6
Set in the mid-'70s, this series follows the twisted real-life story of Charles Sobhraj, a thief and master of disguise who became a secret killer on the hippie trail in Asia.
Cast: Tahar Rahim, Billy Howle, Jenna Coleman
IMDb: 7.3
Engaging, character-driven stories are based on the experiences of ordinary people who have faced the unimaginable. Families, detectives, and journalists expect viewers to have clues to solve these mysteries.
Cast: Allison Rivera, Thom Reed, Pistol Black
IMDb: 7.1
The series narrates the story of author Michael Peterson, accused of murdering his wife Kathleen after she is found dead at the bottom of their staircase, and the subsequent 16-year legal battle.
Creator: Antonio Campos
Cast: Colin Firth, Toni Collette, Michael Stuhlbarg
IMDb: 7.2
Candy Montgomery is a housewife and mother in the 1980s who seems to have everything together. As the pressure mounts, her actions scream for a bit of freedom—until someone tells her to be quiet.
Creators: Nick Antosca, Robin Veith
Cast: Jessica Biel, Melanie Lynskey, Pablo Schreiber
IMDb: 8.7
The series offers a chronological look at the criminal activities of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar and many other drug barons who plagued the country for years.
Creators: Carlo Bernard, Chris Brancato, Doug Miro
Cast: Pedro Pascal, Wagner Moura, Boyd Holbrook
IMDb: 8.5
Filmed over a decade, this series follows Steven Avery, who is exonerated by DNA evidence but finds himself the prime suspect in a horrific new crime while exposing corruption within local law enforcement.
Cast: Steven Avery, Dolores Avery, Laura Nirider
IMDb: 7.4
This drama uncovers the causes and consequences of the opioid crisis in America, following the perpetrators, victims, and a researcher in search of the truth.
Creators: Micah Fitzerman-Blue, Noah Harpster
Cast: Uzo Aduba, Matthew Broderick, Taylor Kitsch