One genre that doesn't seem to go out of fashion remains true crime. These shows are based on real-life crimes recreated on screen. In 2024, a spate of true-crime shows have been in the news.
Without a doubt, one of the most significant cases that got popularized this year due to a true crime show is the murder case of Laci Peterson. Two documentaries about it were released in August 2024. Some may remember Laci Peterson, who was found dead in San Francisco Bay while eight months pregnant. Her husband had become a suspect in the murder.
However, Netflix and Peacock revisited the story, releasing a true crime docuseries from Laci's family and Scott Peterson's view of the case. But that is not all, as a host of other true crime shows came out in 2024 to give a minute look into some of the most shocking crimes worldwide.
List of 10 best True Crime shows to watch in 2024
Different streaming platforms offer various shows for their fans, and true crime remains a prevalent genre. This year, several streaming platforms have released true crime shows for viewers, and here is a list of the top 10 true crime shows to watch:
1) Unsolved Mysteries
Unsolved Mysteries has been among the most famous true crime shows for decades. This American mystery docuseries first aired in 1987 and has been renewed season after season.
Initially broadcast on NBC, it moved to CBS in 1997 and later aired on Lifetime from 2001 to 2002, as well as on Spike. The show was rebooted on Netflix in 2020 and has since become a home for true crime stories.
In 2024, Netflix released a five-episode Volume Four of the show, which has garnered significant attention. Additionally, the show has been renewed for a fifth season, scheduled to premiere in October 2024, with the exact release date yet to be announced.
Unsolved Mysteries is a true crime show that delves into real-life mysteries, featuring stories about crimes, alien abductions, ghosts, and other unexplained paranormal phenomena. It also revisits mysteries.
"Real cases of perplexing disappearances, shocking murders and paranormal encounters fuel this gripping revival of the iconic documentary series," read its synopis.
You can stream the show on Netflix.
2) American Murder: Laci Peterson
American Murder: Laci Peterson is a true crime documentary released by Netflix in August 2024. The show centers on the infamous murder mystery of Laci Peterson, who was found dead in 2003 while pregnant, four months after she went missing.
Her husband, Scott Peterson, was arrested and later found guilty. Initially sentenced to death, his sentence was changed to life imprisonment in 2021. In 2024, his case was taken up by the LA Innocence Project.
The Netflix documentary features Laci Peterson's family and friends discussing the case, as well as the detectives who investigated the case and the family members of Scott Peterson.
"Laci Peterson was eight months pregnant when she vanished, sparking a search that ended in tragedy. This docuseries delves into the 2002 murder case," reads its synopsis.
You can stream this true crime show on Netflix.
3) Taken Together: Who Killed Lyric and Elizabeth?
Taken Together: Who Killed Lyric and Elizabeth? is another true crime docuseries that fans can watch in 2024. It is a three-episode series that aired in August 2024, with each episode lasting around 50 minutes. The series tells the story of two cousins, Lyric and Elizabeth, kidnapped in 2012.
"Explores the 2012 abduction of cousins Lyric Cook-Morrissey and Elizabeth Collins in Evansdale, Iowa, featuring exclusive access, interviews, and new information surrounding the haunting case over seven years." reads its synopsis.
You can watch the show on Amazon Prime Video.
4) American Monster
Hosted by Robert Firth, American Monster is another true crime series that released its 12th season in 2024. It features non-fiction crime drama stories and is popular among audiences. The recent season consists of 10 episodes.
"Monsters can be found lurking behind any innocent smile and on any street corner in America. Never-before-seen-video footage stares straight into the eyes of these killers who hide in plain sight," read its synopsis.
You can stream the show on Amazon Prime Video.
5) The Playboy Murders
The second season of The Playboy Murders aired in 2024. The show debuted in 2023, and following the success of its inaugural season, it was renewed for a second season, which premiered in January 2024.
The second season consists of seven episodes, each approximately 45 minutes long. The show delves into the pitfalls of fame experienced by popular figures featured in Playboy.
"Personal insight into the world of obsession and murder that tragically affected the lives of six young women involved with the Playboy lifestyle," read its synopsis.
You can stream the show on Amazon Prime Video.
6) Deadly Influence: The Social Media Murders
The show released its first season in 2024. It revolves around crime stories related to social media. It is a six-episode series that premiered in June & July 2024, each featuring a different story. The show stars Anil Joseph and Dayna Tidwell.
"Social Media Influencers seem to have it all — money, celebrity, power. But in these shocking true crime stories, there is a horrifying dark side to the fame, which reveals how these online dreams can quickly become blood-soaked nightmare," read its synopsis.
You can stream the show on Amazon Prime Video.
7) Signs of Psychopath
Signs of Psychopaths released its seventh and eighth season in 2024. The show first aired in 2020 and successfully concluded its eighth season. The latest seasons premiered in January 2024.
The show features real-life footage and depicts the psychotic behaviors of dangerous killers. It stars several forensic psychologists, including Nameeta Sahni, Charles A. Morgan III, and Chriscelyn Tussey.
"For every psychopath there are signs. Would you see them? Revisiting some of the most dangerous killers in modern history to see which psychopathic traits they exhibited. Featuring real archive footage," read its synopsis.
You can stream the show on Amazon Prime Video.
8) The Man with 1000 Kids
The Man with 1,000 Kids tells the story of Dutch sperm donor Jonathan Meijer, who was accused of fathering over 500 children by donating sperm around the world. The miniseries has three episodes and aired in July 2024.
"Jonathan Meijer a Dutch YouTuber who is accused of fathering more than 500 children and defrauded people across the globe," read its synopsis.
You can stream the show on Netflix.
9) Face to Face with Scott Peterson
Face to Face with Scott Peterson is a true crime docuseries focused on the Laci Peterson murder case. Unlike the Netflix series, this one features an interview with Scott Peterson.
The show aired on Peacock on August 20, 2024. It is a three-episode series that has received a 5.5 rating on IMDb.
"A new look at the notorious case of Scott Peterson and the murders of his wife Laci Peterson and unborn son Conner. Additionally explores the latest developments after the Los Angeles Innocence Project announced they were taking the case," read its synopsis.
You can watch the show on Peacock.
10) Under the bridge
Under the Bridge is an American true crime drama created by Quinn Shephard. The series is based on the murder of Reena Virk. It is an eight-episode series that premiered on Hulu from April 17 to May 29, 2024.
"Fourteen-year-old Reena Virk went to join friends at a party and never returned home. Seven teenage girls and a boy were accused of the savage murder," read its synopsis.
The show can be streamed on Hulu.
