From the catfights in 'Tiger King' to the killings in 'The Staircase' and 'Making a Murderer,' here are Netflix's best true ...

In August 2025, we're recommending two gripping new true crime docs — one about an old and infamous case, the other new and ...

TIME asked about a dozen criminologists and scholars who write about true crime which documentaries and docu-series programs best define the genre and we compiled their picks below.

True crime documentaries are hotter than ever, especially on the Netflix streaming service. But which are the ones worth watching? And which are the very best?

Netflix has become a big name in true crime documentaries, producing a slew of new titles each season. But don't be overwhelmed by their selection.

Unknown number: The High School Catfish is Netflix's latest grappling documentary that has left fans in shock. The story ...

From murders to cults to miscarriages of justice, the best true-crime documentaries have it all. Your next watch is waiting.

With so many options, how do you know which true crime doc is your next must-see? We've scoured the lot to select the best true crime documentaries on Max.

Netflix has just dropped a new documentary detailing the true crimes of the Menendez brothers. Here’s everything to know about it.

I watched a true crime documentary (the “Documentary”) recently, and I was far more intrigued with the copyright implications of the Documentary than the “who-done-it” aspects (I confess ...