The nights are drawing in, the kettle’s on, and there’s no better time to pull a blanket over your knees and disappear down a true crime rabbit hole. We’ve freshened up our picks to swap in the newest releases — including a genuine plot twist in one of the genre’s biggest sagas. Here’s what’s worth your evenings this season.
Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer
Still one of the best of the recent crop. This three-part series follows the hunt for the Gilgo Beach killer through the eyes of his victims, their loved ones and the police, and it earned a rare 100% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. With the case having since reached a resolution in real life, it’s a gripping watch from start to finish.
Instadocs: Alex Murdaugh, Unconvicted
The big news for true crime fans. In a stunning turn, the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh’s double-murder conviction in May 2026, citing alleged jury interference by a county clerk, and granted him a new trial. Netflix’s new fast-turnaround “Instadocs” format covers the reversal almost as it happens, with fresh interviews from jurors, lawyers and the state attorney general. If you watched the original saga unfold, this is essential viewing.
Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal
The original doc that started it all, and the perfect primer before the Instadocs follow-up. All six episodes across two seasons cover the fatal boating accident that unravelled into the murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh, exposing a century of corruption, power and cover-ups.
The Crash
A 2026 release about Ohio teenager Mackenzie Shirilla, whose high-speed crash into a brick building killed two passengers and at first looked like a tragic accident — until investigators argued the collision was deliberate. A disturbing, twisty watch that will have you questioning every detail.
Trust Me: The False Prophet
Cult expert Christine Marie and her videographer husband go undercover inside a polygamist sect to expose the crimes of a self-proclaimed heir to Warren Jeffs. One for fans of cult exposés who like their true crime served with a side of dread.
Evil Influencer: The Jodi Hildebrandt Story
A companion piece to the Ruby Franke story, unravelling the case of the “live-in spiritual guru” who encouraged and enabled the abuse at the centre of that scandal. Unsettling but illuminating on how unchecked power hides in plain sight — and a sobering reminder of how influence can curdle behind closed doors.
Michael Jackson: The Verdict
A three-part docuseries revisiting the singer’s child molestation trial, told by key players who were inside the courtroom. More than two decades on, it’s a fascinating re-examination of a case that still divides public opinion.
Whatever your flavour — courtroom drama, cult exposés or cold-case resolutions — there’s enough here to fill every chilly night until spring. Grab the remote, dim the lights, and don’t blame us if you’re still awake at midnight.
