The last 12 months have been one of the most successful for Netflix with the platform continuing to cement their crown as the world’s go to service for the best in streaming content thanks to a number of excellent new additions to the service.
Right at the top of that collection is a host of true crime documentaries, TV series and films over the past 18 months offered viewers a glimpse into the mind of the most disturbing crimes known to man.
Interestingly, according to Statista, true crime fell into the most popular genre of TV Shows for the UK in 2022, gathering 44.3% of the audience's demand and they can be little argument that Netflix are currently offering the most addictive and downright fascinating productions for true crime fans.
And with over 50 true crime shows to choose from, it can be almost impossible to narrow down which is the best one to binge on tonight – so we made it a little easier by checking out which are the 19 most highly rated true crime series and documentaries to stream right now by using highly respected review site Rotten Tomatoes.
9. Keep Sweet Pray and Obey - 91%
Keep Sweet Pray and Obey details the life and rise of Warren Jeffs in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - and his despicable crimes. Photo: Netflix
10. The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker - 91%
We've all heard and seen the story of Kai, The Hatchet Wielding Hitchhiker. But do you know what eventually became of the viral sensation? It will definitely shock you... Photo: Netflix
11. The Devil Next Door - 91%
A Cleveland grandfather is accused of one of the Third Reich's most infamous Nazi death camp guards, Ivan the Terrible. Photo: Netflix
12. Sophie: A Murder in West Cork - 87%
When a shocking murder is uncovered in rural Ireland, a quest for justice begins as Sophie Toscan du Plantier's family and friends fight for answers. Photo: Netflix