Shocking, disturbing and some downright bizarre docs have shown viewers everything from the world’s biggest criminal masterminds all the way to some of the most evil crimes in human history, all while keeping them gripped to the TV screens.
After a number of successful documentaries in the past few years, Netflix have really stepped it up over the past 12 months when it comes to true crime TV shows.
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If you’re looking for something new to watch, the streaming giant have continued to upload some of the bingeable, bizarre and, ultimately, fascinating true crime documentaries in the past few months.
But how do you know which are the most informative and respected ones to watch? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.
Here is our pick of the top 10 Netflix true crime documentaries released in the past year.
9. This is a Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist
This is a Robbery: The World's Biggest Art Heist does what it says on the tin. Fascinating. Photo: c. Courtesy of Netflix © 2021
10. The Tinder Swindler
By using the popular dating app to seduce and con his victims, The Tinder Swindler tells the story of a man who lived a fraudulent high life - until the women he conned banded together. Photo: Netflix