By Lauren Morris

Published: Friday, 11 March 2022 at 12:00 am


Whether it’s murder, fraud, pyramid schemes or a twisted cult, sometimes all we’re in the mood for after a long day is a true crime documentary – and thankfully, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to the selection of factual titles out there.

From Netflix’s array of hits like Tiger King and The Tinder Swindler, to McMillions, The Inventor and other documentaries that Sky has to offer, there’s so much to pick from that it can sometimes feel overwhelming.

Not to worry – we’ve selected a few of our favourite true crime documentaries so you can dive straight into the minds of some notorious criminals without spending hours scrolling.

Can’t find anything you like on here? You can always check out our list of the 25 best documentaries on Netflix or if you fancy something more scripted, how about our pick of the best TV shows to watch on NOW and Sky.

Read on for our selection of the most interesting documentaries available to stream right now.