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.
13. My Friend Dahmer - 86%
This feature film looks at the schooldays and early life of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer through the eyes of those who knew him then. Photo: Netflix
14. American Murder: The Family Next Door - 86%
This chilling documentary details the tragic tale of the Watts family and begins when husband calls the police after his wife and his two children go missing. Photo: Netflix
15. The Murder Murders: A Southern Scandal - 82%
This documentary is now into its second season and explore the wealthy financial family the Murdaughs, their dynasty and the brutal double murder that shocked the world. Photo: Netflix
16. Who Killed Jill Dando? - 78%
Netflix’s three-part series looks at the murder of British TV presented and attempts to unravel the various conspiracy theories around her killing Photo: Netflix