38 Of The Best True Crime Documentaries To Watch For The Aspiring Detectives Among Us

True crime documentaries provide viewers with an inside look into some of the most extreme aspects of society. We love them because they're fraught with palpable tension, nail-biting plot twists and the ability to turn a Sunday night window into an endless Google Search deep dive.

Documentaries such as Night Stalker, Tinder Swindler and The Inventor have allowed us to get an in-depth account of some of the most notorious crime cases.

Aside from prompting catchy songs and memes based on their various mind-blowing revelations, the best true crime documentaries can also catalyse much-needed debates and calls for action. For example, Athlete A has become a powerful cornerstone of the #MeToo movement, allowing the survivors to reclaim their voice and space. Spike Lee's Four Little Girls is a chilling, yet timely reminder of the impact and legacy of the violent reality of both systemic and systematic racism.

For a genre that is constantly adding more options to its roster, we filtered through to bring you the very best true crime documentaries, from the bizarre to the heartbreaking, that will ensure you're glued to the sofa all weekend long.