True crime shows have become a popular form of entertainment for many audiences worldwide today whether it's scripted or docu-drama.
You might be wondering what some of the recent true crime shows everyone is talking about that are worth watching. Fortunately, we have a list of recommendations for you.
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story explores the 1989 murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez who were killed by their sons Lyle and Erik. It chronicles the family's tumultuous backstory, the crime, and the trials and tribulations in the aftermath.
Produced by Ryan Murphy, the series has become one of the most popular original projects this year on Netflix. However, it has also received criticism for some of the inaccuracies and questionable portrayal of several aspects of the case.
The series is available to stream on Netflix.
Under the Bridge
Based on a popular true crime case that happened in Canada in the 1990s, Under the Bridge explores the tragic murder of 14-year-old Reena Virk and the shocking investigation of the young girls who were accused of being the suspects.
The series received critical acclaim for its sensitivity in the portrayal of the case and the impressive performances of the cast led by Riley Keough and Lily Gladstone (who received an Emmy nomination).
The series is available to stream on Hulu.
Griselda
Griselda chronicles the life of notorious Colombian drug lord Griselda Blanco, who is considered to be the "Godmother of Cocaine" in the 1980s. It is told as a cautionary tale of greed and power.
Modern Family vet Sofia Vergara received widespread acclaim for her performance as the titular character and received an Emmy nomination for the role. The series is produced by the same team behind Narcos.
The series is available to stream on Netflix.
American Nightmare
American Nightmare is a true crime documentary series that chronicles the 2015 kidnapping of Denise Huskins from the home she shared with her boyfriend Aaron Quinn. The case was initially compared to Gone Girl before the investigators discovered a shocking twist in the case.
The series is praised for its suspenseful retelling of the case and for exploring the institutional bias that happened during the investigation. It consists of three episodes.
The series is available to stream on Netflix.
Hollywood Con Queen
Hollywood Con Queen is a true crime documentary series that explores a mysterious scammer named "Con Queen" who impersonated the entertainment industry’s most powerful women and lured unsuspecting victims to Indonesia with the promise of a life-changing career opportunity.
The series was praised for its unpredictability and giving attention to a massive scam that made headlines around the time that it occurred. The unbelievable twisted story is told in three episodes.
The series is available to stream on Apple TV+.
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