If you spend your nights piecing together mysteries and questioning motives, you’re in for a treat. We’ve curated the perfect lineup of thrilling true crime shows to satisfy your curiosity about what really happened. Prepare for intense investigations, shocking twists, and the excitement of uncovering hidden truths.
With every captivating episode, you’ll need to watch closely so you don’t miss out on the juicy details! Get ready to dive down a bunch of rabbit holes, as your journey starts here.
Dopesick
In pursuit of profit, major corporations often resort to extreme measures, even at the expense of harming their most important stakeholders – the customers. For Richard Sackler, head of research at his family-owned pharmaceutical company, this meant doing whatever it takes to licence and market OxyContin, a morphine-based painkiller that would soon lead to a tragic epidemic.
After much persuasion, Richard convinced Dr. Finnix to accept a free bottle of OxyContin by presenting evidence that the drug had been approved by the FDA. This decision set off a chain reaction: Finnix began prescribing the drug to his patients, which led to a rising number of reports of OxyContin addiction.
Based on Beth Macy’s non-fiction book Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America, this true crime miniseries explores various perspectives, including distressed families, determined drug enforcement administration agents, and the morally ambiguous actions of pharmaceutical companies.
Candy
Who doesn’t love candy? However, the “candy” in this show isn’t as sweet – she’s Candace Lynn Montgomery, an American woman who was accused of murdering her neighbour, Betty Gore, with an axe.
Taking viewers back to the ’80s, the show tells the shocking story of how Candy’s life took a dark turn after an affair with Betty’s husband. When Betty confronts Candy about the affair, the situation escalates into a brutal and deadly confrontation.
Betrayal, violence, and the complexities of suburban life are intertwined within Candy – a chilling and realistic portrayal of a crime that shocked a community. One eerie episode after another, this is the perfect show for those looking to delve into something sinister.
The Clearing
Freya Heywood can’t escape her past. As she attempts to prevent a cult from abducting more children, Freya is forced to face her own nightmares as a former member of the notorious female-led cult, The Kindred.
The story unfolds when the cult kidnaps a local girl, triggering Freya’s traumatic memories of her time with The Kindred. Led by the manipulative Anne Hamilton-Byrne, the cult enforced a regime of extreme control and conformity on the children. Driven by her need to find the missing girl, Freya begins tracking down the cult’s operations and key leaders to prevent further harm.
Join Freya on her unsettling journey as the show reveals pieces of the puzzle. Pay close attention to every detail to uncover the full picture of the horrors that lie beneath the cult.
Under The Bridge
Teens share a complex social dynamic, and the pressure to fit in can be rather intense and become dangerously toxic. Unfortunately, Reena Virk became a victim of this. An outcast, Reena was physically assaulted under a bridge by her bullies, leading to her death.
The narrative unfolds through the eyes of Rebecca Godfrey, a writer who grew up in the town where the brutal crime occurred. As the series follows Rebecca’s investigation for her latest book, it also delves into the dangerous consequences of bullying, peer pressure, and societal expectations.
Both a commentary on the fragility of teenage friendships and a chilling recount of a crime that shook an entire community, the series unravels the tragic story of a girl who just wanted to fit in.
Airport Security
Do you get nervous going through airport security? If you keep triple-checking to make sure your items aren’t prohibited, you may need to watch a few episodes of Airport Security to know why airports have such strict rules.
Taking viewers behind the scenes at some of the world’s largest airports, the show documents the tireless work of customs officers and law enforcement, protecting their countries from crime. From smuggling drugs to stealing suitcases, the airport can be a pretty chaotic place!
So pack your bags and check in, because we’re about to take flight and explore the ins and outs of airport customs!
Grab your partner in crime – it’s going to be a thrilling weekend of true-crime shows on Disney+ Hotstar.
