There were a lot of true crime documentaries and docuseries in 2025, and no doubt there will be plenty more on the 2026 TV schedule. I watched a lot of them, though, admittedly, trying to keep up with all of them is a hopeless task. In all, I’ve counted at least 27 that I watched in 2025. It could be more; in fact, I’m sure there are some I’m missing in my count.
The most talked-about true crime documentary of the year has to be The Perfect Neighbor, which you can stream with a Netflix subscription. It is on many lists as a contender for an Oscar nomination, and maybe even a win. It’s a fascinating project, and I loved it, but it wasn’t my favorite. There were others I loved this year, like the nine on this list.
