In recent years, the UK has witnessed a rising demand for crime documentaries and shows. Most true crime films have the pleasant elements of a good story, such as a complainant, a protagonist, a resolution, and an antagonist. There’s also the ego stroke that comes with taking on one of the many mysteries that have yet to be solved.
Do you get tired of watching 2-hour movies? Sick of watching the very same TV shows repetitively? If so, it’s time to transition to crime movies.
Many streaming sites such as BBC iPlayer, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Channel 4 and Hulu show everything from true crime to comedic films. Among them, one of the popular sites in the United Kingdom is Channel 4. You can also watch Channel 4 outside the UK if you’re travelling abroad or not a UK resident just by employing to a reliable VPN.
The true crime genre alone has attracted increasing attention in recent years, possibly increasing murder mysteries podcasts. Let’s explore more without delay. The following list is our pick for the best true crime documentary films and docudramas of the year.
The Killing Season
Channel 4 (Total Episodes 8)
Rachel Mills and Joshua Zeman, investigative journalists, look into the alleged Long Island Serial Killer murderer. Ten to sixteen people, most sex workers, were found dead in a sparsely populated area between 1996 and 2010 on the South Shore of Long Island.
Murder in the Alps
Channel 4 (Total Episodes 3)
Three Al-Hilli members of the family and municipal cyclist Sylvain Mollier have been fatally stabbed in a remote forest layby in the French Alps a decade ago. This documentary consists of 3 parts now specific to the case, such as the discovery of two dozen shotgun shells near the family’s BMW and the detention of Al-brother Hilli and a French ex-soldier. It’s chock-full of juicy details, like the police suspecting it was the job of an expert hitman.
Surviving a Serial Killer
Channel 4 (Total Episodes 6)
Those who withstood encounters with some of the world’s most prolific serial killers, including Peter Sutcliffe, Ted Bundy, and Bobby Joe Long. These individuals are now sharing their experiences about their tribulations.
The psychological abuse suffered by Long’s ex-wife is described; the Yorkshire Ripper attacks Mo Lea, and Jade Reynolds discovers that one of her clients is a serial killer. Her name is Steve Wright. Each situation is unquestionably trying, but the fact these are stories of survival is encouraging.
I Am A Killer
Netflix (Total Episodes 6)
This sequence is back with the 3rd season. Every episode concentrates on a different Death Row inmate and offers eyewitness accounts of the crime that managed to land them in prison. Notwithstanding the being gruesome, the series raises some intriguing questions about remorse, domestic violence, cognition, psychiatric disorder, and trauma.
Unsolved Mysteries
Netflix (Volume 3 coming on October 18)
The above Netflix relaunch of the long-running American TV series of the same name covers, as the headline indicates, unresolved mysteries. It has a more paranormal bent than some of the other true crime series on this list, but cold cases are also investigated. Shawn Levy, the creator (and executive producer) of Stranger Things, produced the show.
Memories of a Murderer – The Nilsen Tapes
Netflix (1h 25m)
Another authentic crime thriller from the creatives of the immensely popular true crime docuseries Don’t F**k With Cats, recounted by the real voice of one of Britain’s most blatant murderers, Dennis Nilsen. While in jail, Nilsen recorded over 250 hours of audio, some of which include the following: “I was an inwardly troubled boy and nobody appeared to recognise.”
The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith
Amazon Prime (Total Episodes 4)
The above Amazon Piece concentrates on the murder investigation of 22-year-old Beverly Lynn Smith, who’d been reported dead in her kitchen in 1974. She lived in a rustic farmhouse in Ontario with her husband and baby, but Alan Smith (no relation to Beverly) became the foremost suspect in the investigation.
Almost 50 years later, the results of a polygraph test have recharged the case. The four-part series weaves together interviews, firsthand accounts, and archival materials to create an intriguing picture.
LuLaRich
Amazon Prime (Total Episodes 4)
Take into account less murder and more phony feminist autonomy and million-dollar forgery. Documentary filmmakers Jenner Furst and Julia Willoughby Nason’s LuLaRich follows Mormon couple DeAnne Stidham and Mark as they build their Multi-Level promoting clothing business (pyramid, cough scheme) LuLaRoe on the backs of single mothers and other women who are now suing the company to get their money, time, and friendships back.
Their experiences are chronicled in LuLaRich. This documentary is a welcome diversion from the usual fare of serial killers, as it focuses instead on the corruption of the worst kind of girl boss, who in turn affects the women who need her help the most.
House of Maxwell
BBC iPlayer (Total Episodes 3)
The arrest of financier Jeffrey Epstein in 2019 for reportedly sexually abusing as many as 36 young girls sent shockwaves around the world. Epstein had allegedly become friends with a wide range of high-profile figures, including Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew, and Les Wexner. He passed away in custody before his trial could get underway.
Finding Kendrick Johnson
Hulu (1h 42m)
The tragedy of Georgia teen Kendrick Johnson, who was unearthed dead and zipped up in a mat in his high school gym in 2013, remains a mystery to this day. Going to look into the terrible injustice of his death, which was initially ruled an accident, Kendrick’s family hired their medical examiner, who discovered evidence of much worse. Jason Pollock investigates the alleged wrap.
Conclusion
We sincerely hope you enjoyed reading this blog and were able to discover a crime series to binge-watch and enjoy. HAPPY STREAMING FOLKS!
