Guardian releases list of 25 top true‑crime documentaries

The Guardian compiled a list of 25 notable true‑crime series and documentaries that have shaped the genre on streaming platforms. The selection highlights acclaimed works such as ESPN’s Oscar‑winning "OJ: Made in America", which chronicles former NFL star O.J. Simpson’s rise and the 1995 murder trial, HBO’s "The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst" featuring interviews with the New York real‑estate heir, and Netflix’s "Girl in the Picture" by director Skye Borgman, which recounts a 1990 abduction and abuse case in Oklahoma. The list also includes "The Alabama Solution", an investigative documentary by Andrew Jarecki and Charlotte Kaufman exposing prison violence in Alabama. The Guardian notes the genre’s surge over the past decade, driven by audience fascination with real‑world criminal narratives and their social implications.