These five true crime programmes are guaranteed to make your jaw drop
24 Hours in Police Custody released a brand new episode this month(Image: Channel 4)
The cold January nights continue to drag on and many people may be looking for the perfect TV show to binge watch this weekend.
Whether you are looking for a cosy rom com or a trustworthy period drama, there are many options out there to choose from, which can at times be overwhelming. We’ve all at some point continued to scroll before giving up and watching nothing, right?
Many TV fans are turning their attention to true crime shows, which are arguably perfect for curling up on the couch with during these colder evenings. As a TV writer, here are five true crime series that you do not want to miss, all guaranteed to make you squirm.
24 Hours in Police Custody
Dubbed the “best show ever”, 24 Hours in Police Custody is available to stream online on Channel 4. The jaw-dropping documentary follows a local police force as they are plunged into serious crimes that rock the community.
Channel 4 teases: “The landmark documentary series that captures real life drama at its most intense, following police detectives around the clock as they investigate major crimes.”
Just this week (January 13), a brand new episode dropped, with another instalment set to land on January 20 at 9pm, which will examine the probe into Zombie Knives. It follows from December’s “haunting” episodes which left fans “horrified” as police investigated a harrowing case involving a double murder of a father and son.
Police Suspect No.1
There are five series currently available on Channel 5, with the broadcaster having released its fifth instalment just this month. Police Suspect No.1 follows police officers and detectives in a race against the clock as they investigate crimes in their local areas.
The first episode of the brand new season returned on January 12, with another on the way next week, but all episodes are available to stream on Channel 5 online.
The brand new season has already plunged viewers into the deep end as they were left feeling “disgusted” following the brutal watch – which saw chilling bodycam footage of a savage attack on a police officer.
Catching a Killer
Catching a Killer on Channel 4 has been dubbed a “gripping” watch as it gives viewers an extraordinary insight into the inner workings of a police force. With episodes released sporadically, the latest instalment was released this month titled ‘Buried Truths’.
Delving into the chilling case of Cumali Turhan who was reported missing after being lured into a bar by his “love rival”, the brutal watch is guaranteed to make your jaw drop with the chilling revelations made by detectives.
One fan who watched the latest episode said: “Was that the one where they put him in the bin, not to mention cutting off his privates? Honestly it sickened me to the core, that poor man.”
All five episodes are available to stream on Channel 4 online as viewers eagerly await news of a new release.
The Beauty Queen and the Catfish
Just this month, the BBC has dropped a brand new documentary that has been branded an “absolutely crazy” watch by fans. It delves into the twisted world of an online catfish who betrayed several women.
The Beauty Queen and the Catfish follows the real-life story of beauty queen Abbie Draper when she received a Facebook friend request that would change her entire life.
She was contacted by someone claiming to be her grandad’s doctor, and despite seeming to have it all, Abbie soon uncovered a web of lies and deceit. The three episode series aired on the BBC earlier this month, but all episodes are available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
One fan said: “On Ep2 wow that’s wild! For one how does someone have the time to do all this! Absolutely madness and scary!”
Twisted Sisters
Twisted Sisters: Madness and Manslaughter is a true crime documentary exploring the horrific story of twin sisters who repeatedly ran into traffic on a busy motorway.
Released last month on Channel 5, viewers at the time admitted the harrowing watch gave them “chills” as one person said on social media: “What you see in the first five minutes of this show, it’s absolutely brutal. You won’t believe your eyes.”
Channel 5’s synopsis teases: “The strange story of twins who repeatedly ran into M6 traffic in an apparent suicide pact.”
The mini series is available to stream on 5 online.