true crime
noun
: a nonfiction genre of literature, film, podcasts, etc. that depicts and examines real crime cases
Fans of true crime will enjoy this collection of tales from the annals of American justice …—
Jennifer Moore
—usually used before another nounJennifer Moorea true crime podcast/documentary/novel
In each episode, legal and criminal justice experts give you the inside scoop on the most shocking true crime stories … to hit the news.—LeeAnn Huntoon
LeeAnn HuntoonAs true crime podcasts, TV shows, books and online content continue to prove popular, cases never truly fade from the spotlight.—Bethany Bruner
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Related article From true crimes to terror: When is ‘dark tourism’ too dark?
—David G. Allan, CNN, 27 Jan. 2025
Igbokwe will oversee unscripted for NBC Entertainment, while Berwick will do the same across Bravo and Peacock including documentaries, true crime, and shows such as The Traitors and Love Island.
—Peter White, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
There’s also a wealth of true crime documentaries, including Amanda Knox, American Murder: The Family Next Door, and Long Shot.
—PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2025
Univision is leaving behind the romance and intrigue of its late-night telenovela slot to make way for the network’s first-ever true crime production, C.D.I. (Código de Investigación/Investigation Code).
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
The idea of a film that deconstructs true crime and its clichés — and maybe us viewers in the process — is too delicious to resist.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025
The decision to replace its signature novelas with a true crime program marks a significant departure for Univision, which has long relied on Televisa telenovelas and has access to an extensive library, following a multibillion-dollar content merger.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
This is the basis of The Bunker, a shocking true crime docuseries that debuts on Thursday, Jan. 16, on the streaming service Viaplay, available as an add-on subscription to Amazon Prime.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
Why The Breakthrough stands out in the true crime genre
Lily Evita Wahlsteen as Klara in The BreakthroughCourtesy of Netflix
Unlike many true crime productions that focus heavily on the perpetrators, The Breakthrough shifts the spotlight to the victims and the investigators.
—Isabella Wandermurem, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
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David G. Allan, CNN, 27 Jan. 2025
Igbokwe will oversee unscripted for NBC Entertainment, while Berwick will do the same across Bravo and Peacock including documentaries, true crime, and shows such as The Traitors and Love Island.
—Peter White, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
There’s also a wealth of true crime documentaries, including Amanda Knox, American Murder: The Family Next Door, and Long Shot.
—PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2025
Univision is leaving behind the romance and intrigue of its late-night telenovela slot to make way for the network’s first-ever true crime production, C.D.I. (Código de Investigación/Investigation Code).
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
The idea of a film that deconstructs true crime and its clichés — and maybe us viewers in the process — is too delicious to resist.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025
The decision to replace its signature novelas with a true crime program marks a significant departure for Univision, which has long relied on Televisa telenovelas and has access to an extensive library, following a multibillion-dollar content merger.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
This is the basis of The Bunker, a shocking true crime docuseries that debuts on Thursday, Jan. 16, on the streaming service Viaplay, available as an add-on subscription to Amazon Prime.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
Why The Breakthrough stands out in the true crime genre
Lily Evita Wahlsteen as Klara in The BreakthroughCourtesy of Netflix
Unlike many true crime productions that focus heavily on the perpetrators, The Breakthrough shifts the spotlight to the victims and the investigators.
—Isabella Wandermurem, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
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