The Best True Crime Shows to Watch on Netflix

Fact: There's nothing better than free TV. But free TV doesn't mean it has to be bad TV. While we all sit inside socially distancing ourselves from the global coronavirus pandemic, there's an opportunity for some quality, free television thanks to Showtime, which is offering a 30-day free trial for new subscribers, no catch, if you sign up before May 3.

During these uncertain times, TV can be a great place to turn to for an instant pick-me-up, allowing you to escape into another world and forget about the problems plaguing you in this one. Sure, harrowing horror shows, dramatic reality competitions, and gritty crime dramas can make for thrilling binges, but sometimes you really are just in the mood for something happy. That's why we've rounded up the best feel-good shows streaming right now.

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When it comes to finding a show about the macabre reality that is true crime, no place is better than Netflix. With hit series after hit series, it seems the streaming service is coming out with a must-see true crime show every couple of weeks. As long as people keep committing crimes, Netflix will keep pumping out true crime shows, and we'll continue to watch them.

If you say you're a fan of horror movies, that could mean a lot of things — that you love heart-racing thrillers like Green Room, gory slashers like the original Candyman, suspenseful cat-and-mouse games like Hush, inventive ghost stories like The Ring, or one of the many other blood-curdling and spine-chilling subgenres to choose from.

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There's nothing like the unscripted drama of real people fighting to see their dreams realized, which is why reality competition shows are so addictive. And with Netflix's already stacked library constantly expanding, it's becoming increasingly difficult to figure out which of these shows are worth that weekend binge since most tend to get lost in the mix.

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The fact that horror shows aren't nearly as commonplace as horror movies is pretty horrifying in itself. But that doesn't mean that there aren't plenty of chilling shows to binge; you just need to know where to look! Fortunately, Netflix is a treasure trove of spooky series, eerie episodes, and terrifying tales.

Some people learn about history in school, which is fine if you're into that sort of thing. But for those of you who consider yourselves a Netflix intellectual, there's no better way to fill your head with the knowledge of important events of yesteryear than through the stylish and fictionalized accounts of TV's hottest scripted shows.

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No doubt about it — these are trying times for everyone, and the need for a little bit of bliss amid the chaos has never been more pressing. One of the best, sure-fire ways to soothe a stressed-out soul is with music, so there may never be a better time to watch (or re-watch) some of the greatest musical series ever.

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Binge-watching a new TV show is a chance to put the real world on hold and escape into a new story for a while. For those who want to indulge in a little escapism, nothing beats the fantastical worlds of science-fiction.

In the last 10 years or so, the superhero genre has experienced an unprecedented boom (thank you, Marvel), and that boom isn't just reserved for big blockbusters in theaters. This surge of support for caped-crusaders has trickled down to TV too, and there are now more shows about superheroes than ever before.

The superhero genre has experienced an unprecedented boom in the last 10 years (thank you, Marvel), and we're not just talking about the big blockbusters in theaters. TV has taken a big bite out of the superpower pie, and there are now more shows about superheroes than ever before.

Binge-watching a new TV show is a chance to put the real world on hold and escape into a new story for a while. For those who want to indulge in a little escapism, nothing beats the fantastical worlds of science-fiction.

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Netflix's is one of the best true crime shows to come out in recent memory, and that's saying something. I mean, think about how many there are out there.

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