True Crime

The Motive (2021)

The Motive (2021) review – Israeli true crime series tells a terrifying tale

October 28 2021, by Romey Norton

This review of Netflix true-crime series The Motive (2021) does not contain spoilers. This documentary series surrounds the story of a 14-year-old boy who shot...

Bad Sport (2021)

Bad Sport review – sports meets true-crime documentary in a brilliant mashup

October 6 2021, by Romey Norton

This review of Netflix true crime/documentary series Bad Sport contains no spoilers. Bad Sport is a sports meets true-crime documentary mashup and it is brilliant....

Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime (2021)

‘Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime’ Review – Interview with a Killer

July 9 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime tells the tragic and horrifying true story of Marcos Kitano Matsunaga‘s death at the hands of his wife, Elize...

Why Did You Kill Me?

The True Story Behind ‘Why Did You Kill Me?’

April 14 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

Netflix has another true-crime hit in the form of Why Did You Kill Me?, the story of the 24-year-old mother of two Crystal Theobald, who...

Why Did You Kill Me?

Why Did You Kill Me? Review – Another Compelling Netflix True-Crime Documentary

April 14 2021, by Jonathon Wilson

Maybe it’s Netflix’s idea of a grim joke to release Why Did You Kill Me? on the same day as the new season of The...

American Murder: The Family Next Door

American Murder: The Family Next Door Review – A Hauntingly Personal True-Crime Story

September 30 2020, by Jonathon Wilson

On balance, I probably review more true crime than any other genre, which is usually an uncomfortable task. There’s something voyeuristic and rubber-necky about the...

The Search (2020)

The Search Season 1 Review – a horrifying true-crime story will be your next obsession

June 12 2020, by Jonathon Wilson

This review of The Search Season 1 is spoiler-free. There are some stories that you just know are going to capture the public’s attention, and...

The Confession Killer: A Fresh Take On True Crime

December 2 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

True Crime has been having its moment for a little while now. Nothing quite gives an audience a shudder like seeing real-life monsters come to...

Exhibit A Recap: Finding The Right DNA

June 29 2019, by Daniel Hart

This recap of Netflix’s Exhibit A Season 1, Episode 4, “Touch DNA” contains spoilers. You can read our full recap of the previous episode by...

Exhibit A Recap: Are You A Dog Person?

June 29 2019, by Daniel Hart

This recap of Netflix’s Exhibit A Season 1, Episode 3, “Cadaver Dogs” contains spoilers. You can read our full recap of the previous episode by...

Exhibit A Recap: A Speck Of Blood

June 29 2019, by Daniel Hart

This recap of Netflix’s Exhibit A Season 1, Episode 2, “Blood Spatter” contains spoilers. You can read our full recap of the previous episode by...

Exhibit A Recap: If The Height Fits

June 29 2019, by Daniel Hart

This recap of Netflix’s Exhibit A Season 1, Episode 1, “Video Forensics” contains spoilers. You can read our full review of season 1 by clicking...

The Alcasser Murders Review: Another True Crime Series Arrives on Netflix

June 14 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

Another week, another true crime series graces Netflix — this one based on the notorious 1992 rape and murder of three 14-year-old girls in Alcasser,...

‘Killer Ratings’ Review: Did A TV Host Order Murders To Boost Ratings?

May 31 2019, by Jonathon Wilson

Don’t judge me for this, but if you’re the host of a TV show famous for arriving first at murder scenes, ordering those murders yourself...