11 Best TrueCrime Documentaries On Peacock According To IMDb

11 Best True-Crime Documentaries On Peacock, According To IMDb

The true-crime genre is all the rage these days. While podcasts are popular, documentaries are the best and Peacock has some great ones.

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True-crime documentaries have always been popular but they seemed to have had a bit of a renaissance in the last few years thanks to various streaming services being able to pump out so much content.

Documentaries about serial killers, lesser-known crimes, and reexamination of famous crimes are just some of the topics that have found massive audiences in recent years. With new streaming services popping up seemingly every few months, there is more true crime to be had than ever, though not all of them are worth watching. Thankfully, there’s a fair number of good ones. available on Peacock.

11 Epstein’s Shadow – Ghislaine Maxwell (6.5)

One of the first Peacock originals to hit the young streaming service, this documentary follows the mysterious and controversial life of Jeffrey Epstein’s associate Ghislaine Maxwell.

Maxwell has been at the center of much of the controversy involving Epstein, despite not much being known about either of them other than their lavish lifestyles and immense wealth. Fascinating and disturbing, the documentary is a must for those following the story of Jeffrey Epstein as it continues to unfold.

10 Dateline NBC (6.9)

One of the most famous true-crime documentaries ever is now available almost in full on Peacock. Filled with incredible investigative journalism and episodes dating as far back as 1992, the show is a staple for news and true-crime junkies alike.

With dozens of episodes to explore there are plenty of interesting stories over the years. Murders, missing people, and more are all featured in the shows’ 20-year catalog.

9 John Wayne Gacy: Devil In Disguise (7.3)

Despite his fame, there have been surprisingly few in-depth documentaries on the life and crimes of notorious serial killer John Wayne Gacy. Convicted of the murder of over a dozen young boys, Gacy truly was a devil in disguise, something the documentary is able to show with chilling videos of Gacy while being interviewed in prison.

His demeanor and nonchalance about the grotesque crimes he’s accused of are truly horrifying. The show even delves into the idea that there were others involved in some of the crimes.

8 Killer Couples (7.2)

Although the topic may seem niche, the show’s 15 seasons prove that romantic couples committing murder together is a surprisingly common occurrence. With tons of backstory into the couples’ lives as well as first-hand accounts and dramatizations, there isn’t a dull episode and some of the crimes are truly twisted.

Even though only 5 seasons are available for streaming on Peacock, that still leaves hours of content to enjoy and plenty to learn about what drives these couples to commit such terrible crimes.

7 Buried In The Backyard (7.4)

Another niche true-crime documentary with an unnerving amount of material, Buried In The Backyard is just as chilling as any true-crime documentary. Each episode investigates dead bodies found in unassuming suburban backyards.

The series showcases everything from identifying the body to chasing every small lead that was left behind by whoever buried the body. At times frustrating, it’s still interesting to see an entire investigation from the smallest detail to the final arrest.

6 Snapped (7.8)

Some of the most interesting true-crime documentaries are the ones that focus on subjects that may seem unassuming or even incapable of committing certain crimes and Snapped focuses on exactly that. Mostly featuring women, each episode examines a case where a seemingly normal person committed a serious crime.

Usually, this involves infidelity but the show includes all manner of high-profile cases. The show’s whopping 500 episodes is a testimony to just how good nearly every single episode is.

5 Cold Case Files (8.1)

One of the most successful true-crime documentary series of all time, Cold Case Files is a titan of the genre. Each episode features a different criminal case that has gone “cold.”

With virtually no leads to go on and with many of the cases being years or decades old, it is captivating to watch how investigators are able to find the smallest of details and turn it into a lead that completely changes the course of the investigation.

4 The First 48 (8.2)

The First 48 follows a much more intense and riveting format than many other true-crime documentaries do. Following investigators during the first 48 hours after a murder has taken place, the entire show feels like a ticking clock where the stakes couldn’t be higher.

The reason for the show’s specific premise has to do with the statistics of murder investigations showing just how much the likelihood of finding the assailant drops if they are not identified in the first 48 hours.

3 Unsolved Mysteries (8.2)

Similar to Cold Case Files, Unsolved Mysteries focuses on older existing cases that were never fully solved. However, the show goes in a slightly different direction, focusing on some of the strangest and most bizarre cases that they can get their hands on.

Many of the show’s episodes even delve into the world of paranormal for the cases that truly seem to have no other explanation.

2 American Greed (8.3)

What are people willing to do for money? That is the simple question at the core of the long-running documentary series. Focusing on all things financial and money-related, the show highlights some of the most shocking financial crimes regardless of if they occurred in the street or in a high-rise 0ffice building.

Greed will make people do terrible things and the show proves that there are no limits to what some people will do to achieve incredible wealth.

1 Forensic Files (8.8)

One of the most critically acclaimed documentary series ever, Forensic Files ditches the police side of crime investigation and instead focuses heavily on the science side of an investigation.

Diving deep into the world of fingerprint and blood analysis and more, it provides an inside look at the complexity of modern investigations and just how much they rely on DNA and science to solve a crime.

Link Source : https://screenrant.com/peacock-best-true-crime-documentary-shows-imdb/

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