crime documentaries

Illustrated depiction of Anna from the new Netflix series Inventing Anna.

‘Inventing Anna’ Highlights the Elitism and Sexism of Modern Society

While the Netflix series has received criticism for its subject matter, it humanizes a female scammer rather than glorify her.…

March 25, 2022

Illustration by Drew Parrott of Joe Exotic from Tiger King

‘Tiger King’ Thrives Because of Its Larger-Than-Life Characters

S. T. Perez, Texas A&M University, San Antonio

The over-the-top zookeepers of the viral Netflix hit make this series perhaps the strangest true crime series yet.…

April 25, 2020

Screenshot from true-crime documentary 'Audrie and Daisy.'

5 True-Crime Documentaries That Will Help You Move on From ‘Tiger King’

Lisa Lilianstrom, Northern Illinois University

If you're craving more real life drama, look no further than these gripping films and TV series.…

April 23, 2020

The Best True Crime Documentaries on Hulu

Zailin Peña, Southern Adventist University

Out of all the streaming services, this one absolutely has the best selection of crime docs.…

August 1, 2019

“Exhibit A”: When Grisly Crime Meets Questionable Science

Carli Moses, Union University

Sometimes, the evidence isn't what it seems.…

July 19, 2019

‘I Am A Killer’ Will Have You Second-Guessing Death Row

Caleb Edwards, Michigan State University

By focusing on the killers instead of the victims, the Netflix docuseries turns a familiar formula on its head.…

August 15, 2018

Crime Documentaries The Investigator: A British Crime Story

Here Are 4 Eerie Crime Documentaries to Watch This Summer

Allison Kestler, Augustana College

Between the blood and investigative prowess, these documentaries will remind you that being a detective is nothing like playing Clue with the family.…

June 11, 2018

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