The last 12 months have been one of the most successful for Netflix with the platform continuing to cement their crown as the world’s go to service for the best in streaming content thanks to a number of excellent new additions to the service.
Right at the top of that collection is a host of true crime documentaries, TV series and films over the past 18 months offered viewers a glimpse into the mind of the most disturbing crimes known to man.
Interestingly, according to Statista, true crime fell into the most popular genre of TV Shows for the UK in 2022, gathering 44.3% of the audience's demand and they can be little argument that Netflix are currently offering the most addictive and downright fascinating productions for true crime fans.
And with over 50 true crime shows to choose from, it can be almost impossible to narrow down which is the best one to binge on tonight – so we made it a little easier by checking out which are the 19 most highly rated true crime series and documentaries to stream right now by using highly respected review site Rotten Tomatoes.
1. i Just Killed My Dad - 100%
In this critically acclaimed documentary, experts ask the important questions surrounding Anthony Templet's shocking murder of his own father. Photo: Netflix
2. Sins Of Our Mother - 100%
This three piece docu-series following the story of Lori Vallow when her children vanish and the search for them begins. However, a trail of suspicious deaths, apocalyptic beliefs -- and murder - come to the fore. Photo: Netflix
3. Athlete A - 100%
This documentary explores the abuse of USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassa on the gymnasts who survived it. Photo: Netflix
4. The Tinder Swindler - 97%
Simon Leviev is a rich man just looking for love on the world's biggest dating app - or is he? Photo: Netflix