If you’re looking for the next great true-crime show to binge-watch onNetflix, you’ve come to the right place. A truly great crime docuseries ropes you in with a fascinating hook, then delves deeper and deeper into the case with each subsequent episode. And while murder is certainly a theme on our list here, there are a few true-crime shows focused on non-violent crimes listed below as well. Peruse our list of the best true-crime shows on Netflix below.
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Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.
Editor’s note: This article was updated May 2025 to include The Diamond Heist.
‘The Diamond Heist’ (2025)
IMDb: 7.0/10
The Diamond Heist
Netflix and true crime go together like salt and pepper, with this latest miniseries proving that opinion yet again.The Diamond Heistfollows the ambitious heist of the Millennium Dome back in the early noughties UK. With their criminal enterprise and £350 million of diamonds on the line, little does the group know they are under the watchful eye of the authorities. Executive produced byGuy Ritchie,The Diamond Heistis equal parts fascinating documentary and stylish visual treat. For any fans of either Ritchie’s work or true crime, this is the next series for you. -Jake Hodges
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‘American Murder: Gabby Petito’ (2025)
Rotten Tomatoes: 86% | IMDb: 7.2/10
American Murder: Gabby Petito
So good it even made it to the top of Netflix’s television top 10 after it debuted,American Murder: Gabby Petitois the latest in the American Murder true crime series — and perhaps the best thus far. The miniseries follows the journey across America of young couple Gabby Petito and her fiancéBrian Christopher Laundrie, with the trip ending in tragedy after domestic violence takes Gabby’s life. A sharp, painful reminder of the terrifying realities of domestic violence and the shocking culture of femicide we currently live in,American Murder: Gabby Petitois no easy watch, but it certainly feels important. -Jake Hodges
‘Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey?’ (2024)
Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey
One of the most discussed crimes in American history, the murder ofJonBenét Ramseyhas been the subject of many a documentary, with thisCold Caseedition the most recent — and perhaps most thorough. Split into three parts,Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey?dives deep into the important details that surround the murder of the child beauty queen. Attempting to leave no stone unturned,Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey?features interviews with several key figures in the case, including Ramsey’s father. -Jake Hodges
‘Worst Ex Ever’ (2024 - Present)
IMDb: 7.3/10
Worst Ex Ever
Following the unexpected success of Worst Roommate Ever,Netflixis back with another in the burgeoningWorstseries — this time focusing on the true horrors of domestic violence. Told using reenactments, interviews, and even police body cam footage,Worst Ex Everis even more visceral and unflinching than its predecessor, striking at the very heart of one of the most culturally sensitive topics of today. Get ready to feel a fire burning in your stomach as some of the most cruel and frustrating stories are laid out for all their flaws. For true crime fans, this should be your next watch. -Jake Hodges
‘American Murder: Laci Peterson’ (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 100% | IMDb: 7.0/10
American Murder: Laci Peterson
This shocking true crime series is based on the 2002 disappearance and murder of the titularLaci Peterson, an event that shook Americans to their core over 20 years ago. With her husband,Scott, eventually convicted, this series dives into how a crime of this magnitude — and this infamy — can affect a family, especially with the convicted killer still claiming his innocence. For those who love their true crime on Netflix and don’t hold moral qualms with the making of this sort of material,American Murder: Laci Petersonis one of the best new additions to the catalog this year. Never far from paying homage to the victim and her family, the series still makes sure to be both thorough and immersive, offering a balanced insight into the case that many may have never seen before. -Jake Hodges
‘Homicide: Los Angeles’ (2024)
IMDb: 7.5/10
Homicide: Los Angeles
Fans of true crime and crime dramas likeLaw & OrderorCriminal Mindsare going to love this docuseries detailing high-profile murders in Los Angeles. Produced by the prolific cop show magnateDick Wolf(Law & Order: Special Victims Unit),Homicide: Los Angelesis the second season of Netflix’sHomicideseries that sits down with detectives, prosecutors, and sheriffs to break down their toughest cases. Utilizing interviews, archival footage, reenactments, and stock shots, the show weaves together a narrative about the hurdles and complexities of solving a homicide case. If you enjoy shows that try to humanize law enforcement and give a perspective of justice from the people on their side of the blue line, then this is the show for you.
‘Worst Roommate Ever’ (2022)
Rotten Tomatoes: 52% | IMDb: 7.0/10
Worst Roommate Ever
This terrifying documentary tellsAlex Miller’s story - one of deception and mistrust that will shake you to your core. In an attempt to rent out her spare room on Craigslist, Alex accepted the offer ofJed Creek, who, unbeknownst to her, was a serial squatter who was planning to meticulously remove her from her very own home. With a tale that many of us will likely relate to,Worst Roommate Evermixes the horror of true crime with the suspense of aHitchcockmovie to create a viewing experience you won’t be forgetting anytime soon. -Jake Hodges
‘Get Gotti’ (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes: 67% | IMDb: 7.0/10
Who doesn’t love a true crime binge-watch? Netflix certainly does, withGet Gottione of their best offerings in the genre. Following the life and crimes of the infamousJohn Gotti, this tale looks at both sides of the argument, documenting the FBI’s case that eventually led to his guilty sentencing in 1992. Chilling and oh-so-gripping,Get Gottifeels like aScorsesemovie wrapped up in true crime colors, with the insight into the sheer depth of the investigative work put into a case like this nothing short of staggering. Also a nostalgic time capsule for those who lived in 1980s New York,Get Gottiis a riveting and memorable miniseries. -Jake Hodges
‘Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal’ (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes: 82% | IMDb: 6.6/10
Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal
Created byJenner FurstandJulia Willoughby Nason,Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandalfollows the tragic true story of a boat crash that killed the beloved youngMallory Beach— and how the wealth and influence of a family corrupted the case to make sure the drunk driverPaul Murdaughgot away scot-free. It is easy to remark on just how entertaining this series is, but the truth is that the sheer injustice at its core is likely to ignite fury in all who watch it, with the show’s best asset being its ability to evoke a visceral and emotional reaction. Gripping from start to finish,Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandalis well worth your time. -Jake Hodges
‘How to Become a Cult Leader’ (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes: 57% | IMDb: 6.7/10
How to Become a Cult Leader
As far as true crime titles go, this is perhaps Netflix’s most enticing.How to Become a Cult Leaderfollows on from the success ofHow to Become a Tyrant, with a six-episode examination of some of history’s most evil cults, like the Manson Family and Heaven’s Gate. Better yet, the sociological and cultural elements at play are detailed by the soothing voice ofPeter Dinklage. Featuring an eye-opening plethora of archival footage and interviews, as well as the odd animated section for good measure,How to Become a Cult Leaderlures you into its enticing episodical entertainment and keeps you hooked with promises of greater knowledge — a clever structure that may feel all too familiar to those who have watched the series. -Jake Hodges
