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Can’t Stop Watching True Crime?
Delve into stories of real people, unsolved mysteries, and the twisted minds behind the crimes.
By Tudum Staff
May 15, 2026
True crime is a full-blown cultural phenomenon, and for good reason. In a world where news headlines feel more like they’re describing Hollywood blockbusters than real life, we look to documentaries that can help us find meaning within the chaos. After all, these stories aren’t just about murder, deception, and intrigue — they’re about us. Every twist, every motive, every memory holds up a mirror to human nature, forcing us to interrogate who we are and what we’re capable of at our worst … and best. After all, for every monster there is a hero, mother, investigator, best friend, or concerned citizen who fights to ensure that victims are never forgotten, and justice is served.
Whether you’re a seasoned sleuth or just starting to dip your toe into the world of whodunits, you’re in the right place. Here you’ll be able to discover your next true crime watch based on whatever mood you’re in, or what you’ve just finished. And continue to watch this space for the newest, can’t-miss documentaries you’ll have to see to believe.
Endings Worth Discussing
If you watched The Crash, check out …
A Deadly American Marriage
Don’t put away your red string just yet. From cold cases that keep inspiring complex theories to infamous crimes that have haunted the public for decades, these docs are guaranteed to spark some heated debates in the group chat.
More Docs about cases We’re still debating
Deep DiveThis Cold Case documentary considers the theories behind the unsolved killings.By Natalie MorinSept. 23
Deep DiveA new documentary unwraps facts of the murder trial that captivated a nation.By John DiLilloAug. 25
In Too Deep
If you watched Trust Me: The False Prophet, check out …
Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey
Isolated communities, unchecked authority, and blind devotion pushed to dangerous extremes…These gripping stories pull back the curtain on what happens when belief becomes a tool for total control, and sometimes show how people who break the spell fight to reclaim their own minds.
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First LookThe new doc series unravels the tangled web of the Twin Flames Universe, run by Jeff and Shaleia Ayan.By Amanda RichardsJuly 17
MISSING PERSONS
If you watched Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart, check out …
Amy Bradley Is Missing
Some disappearances only seem to get more complicated the longer the person’s been gone. Dive into the mysteries — some still open, some thankfully solved — in the docs below.
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NewsThe docuseries directed by Liz Garbus examines the murders in a beach town.By Roxanne FequiereApril 8
NewsInterviews with her friends and family reveal a romance gone horribly wrong.By Roxanne FequiereJuly 16
NewsAs a companion to the documentary, ‘You Can’t Make This Up’ reveals what happened to Sharon Marshall.By Jean BentleyJune 29, 2022
The Critics Agree
If you watched The Perfect Neighbor, check out…
Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter
The cases are complex, the filmmaking uncompromising. These critic-approved investigations balance edge-of-your-seat suspense with clarity and resolution, serving up answers that feel earned and stories that stick.
More Critically Acclaimed Documentaries
ExplainerWhat to know about the scammer, including his latest bombshell arrest.By John DiLilloSept. 17
NewsAdditional stories and recent legal developments may affect the case at the center of the docuseries.Leah CarrollJuly 17
NewsA new documentary about an unsettling story.By Phillipe ThaoJuly 17
The Worst of the Worst
If you watched My Father, the BTK Killer, check out …
Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer
This is for the true crime hardos who are fascinated by notorious stories that continue to horrify and bewilder. Proceed with caution.
More Docs To watch through your fingers
Deep DiveThe children said there was a body under the patio. What the police found was far worse.By Tudum StaffJuly 17
GuideYou thought your roommate was bad?By Reyna CervantesJuly 17
NewsThe true crime docuseries returns with never-before-heard audio from the Milwaukee serial killer.By Phillipe ThaoAug. 29, 2022
Major Twist Ahead
If you watched Unknown Number: The High School Catfish, check out …
American Nightmare
When it comes to these crimes, the less you know, the better. You really can’t make this stuff up.
More Docs that’ll KEEP you guessing
NewsDirector Sam Hobkinson on the love triangle gone wrong.By Amanda Richards and Roxanne FequiereJuly 17
Deep DiveA revolutionary surgery promised to save lives. It did anything but.By Ingrid OstbyJuly 17- NewsAdditional stories and recent legal developments may affect the case at the center of the docuseries.Leah CarrollJuly 17
SOLVED!!!
If you watched Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal, check out …
What Jennifer Did
Sometimes, you just want answers. Whether the killer is caught or the lost are found, these stories will have you breathing a sigh of relative relief when the credits roll.
More Docs with RESOLVED endings
Deep DiveLearn more about Lori Vallow and her alleged crimes.By Ryan VillarrealJuly 17
NewsA romance between an inmate and an officer led to a shocking 2022 manhunt.By Roxanne FequiereJuly 17
Deep DiveEverything You Need to Know About ‘Capturing the Killer Nurse’By Ingrid OstbyJuly 17
NO DEATHS (PROMISE)
If you watched The Tinder Swindler, check out …
Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing
Preserve your peace with these true crime titles that wrestle with tough themes, but don’t go there.
More Docs where no one dies
NewsThe true story of a serial sperm donor and the families who tried to stop him.By Roxanne FequiereJuly 17
NewsTrust Me: The False Prophet exposes the crimes of Warren Jeffs’s professed heir.By Troy PozirekidesApril 8- ExplainerWhat to know about the scammer, including his latest bombshell arrest.By John DiLilloSept. 17
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