Looking for true crime documentaries that would blow your mind? From Making a Murderer to The Keepers, here is a list of 5 of the best Netflix documentaries.
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New Delhi: Netflix catalogue for documentary series is deep and wide and seemingly unending. With something for everyone, if you are specifically looking for some spine-chilling true crime documentaries that will blow your mind, this is the place for you. Be it a corruption-based series that would make you question every institution, or wrongful convictions that present police negligence and judicial failure, these documentaries get into the nitty gritty of true stories.
Listing award-winning and highly-rated documentaries, this article details 5 documentary series currently streaming on Indian Netflix! From Making a Murderer to The Keepers, here is a list of 5 of the best Netflix documentaries.
Making a Murderer
This 2015 true crime Netflix documentary series is based on the story of Steven Avery, who served 18 years in prison after a wrongful conviction. Steven was sentenced to jail for the charges of sexual assault and attempted murder of a woman named Penny Beerntsen from 1985-2003. However, a few years later, he was charged with the murder of Teresa Halbach. Consisting of two seasons, the first indulges into his first sentence and his eventual release from jail. The second season explores the aftermath of his conviction and focuses on Steven’s attorney claiming innocence. Did he truly become a murderer after his false conviction? Watch Making of a Murderer on Netflix to find out!
Watch the trailer for Making of a Murderer here –
Dirty Money
This Netflix documentary chronicles various stories of corporate corruption and security fraud. Premiering in 2018, the series, Dirty Money, is directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Alex Gibney. With two seasons, each episode has received raving positive reviews from the audience exposing the lengths one would go to fulfil their greed. Showing the terrible and unethical behaviour of individuals blinded by money, the series is a must-watch.
Watch the trailer for Dirty Money here –
The Confession Tapes
Another true crime Netflix documentary, The Confession Tapes presents several cases of potentially false confessions that eventually led to murder convictions. This intriguing premise shows the alternate views of how a crime could take place. Featuring experts in various fields giving their professional opinions, critics have praised the documentary for its harrowing accounts of true cases. With two seasons aired as of 2024, The Confession Tapes has a total of 11 episodes available only on Netflix.
The Keepers
An award-winning documentary, The Keepers explores the unsolved murder of nun Catherine Cesnik in the year 1969. A highly-rated show on both Rotten Tomatoes and IMDb, The Keepers tells the story of Catherine, who taught English and drama at Archbishop Keough High School. Cathy’s former students firmly believed that she was murdered and that the school authorities covered up the case. Why would the school cover up the case? Well, it is said that Catherine suspected Josephy Maskell, a priest at the school, of sexually abusing students. Who’s to blame? The school, the priest, or someone else entirely? Watch The Keepers to look at the evidence and make up your mind.
Watch the trailer for The Keepers here –
The Staircase
Lastly, The Staircase is a spine-chilling crime documentary telling the story of Michael Peterson’s trial for murdering his wife, Kathleen. Telling the story of how the war novelist, Micheal was accused of his wife’s murder after she fell down the stairs while she was drunk. The authorities refused to believe the story and concluded that it was in fact Micheal who bludgeoned his wife to death. The documentary chronicles Micheal’s point of view and his legal defence team trying to prove his innocence. What’s the story behind Michael? Watch The Staircase on Netflix to find out!
Watch the trailer for The Staircase here –
There you go! Here is a list of 5 spine-chilling Netflix documentaries for your weekend binge. Cosy in and dive into the world of true crime. Happy streaming!
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