True-crime dramas are super addictive and hard to get rid of- once you start, you would only want to watch more and, 2022 was a blessing for the true-crime fanatics as the year brought in some amazing fresh set of releases. We are looking at the best true crime releases of 2022 so far as half the year has rolled by. From Netflix to Hulu, the list consists of the best from every platform that you cannot miss on if you are a fan.
So grab yourself a notepad and glide through this quick and easy list to know all the top-notch true crime releases of this year. We assure you that each and every one of the names in the list is worth the watch!
Best True Crime Releases of 2022, So Far
Candy
This recent Hulu release came in like a storm and swept everyone with its narrative and impactful performances by the actors. Created by Nick Antosca and Robin Veith, this miniseries recounts the story of Candy Montgomery, the axe-murderer accused of killing her best friend, Betty Gore by slashing her with an axe 41 times! The series stars Jessica Biel, Melanie Lynskey, Pablo Schreiber, Timothy Simons and Raúl Esparza with a total of 5 episodes. Check out the review, here.
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Inventing Anna
Julia Garner is a star performer, we already know by her award-winning role in Netflix’s Ozark. But, it is the OTT platform’s true-crime series dealing with the fraud of Anna Sorkin that actually lets you fall in love with the incredible actor Garner is. Created and produced by Shonda Rhimes, the 9-episode series is based on the article in New York titled How Anna Delvey Tricked New York’s Party People by Jessica Pressler. You can watch it, here.
The Staircase
The infamous story of Michael Peterson murdering his wife Katheleen Peterson found a way to reignite itself in our minds through HBO Max’s miniseries The Staircase, based on the 2004 true-crime docuseries of the same name created by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade. The show is created by Antonio Campos and stars Colin Firth, Toni Collette, Juliette Binoche and others in major roles. You can read our review for it by clicking here. Watch the series, here.
Under the Banner of Heaven
The darkness of the fundamentalist Mormon culture is what forms the crux of this Hulu miniseries. Based on the nonfiction book of the same name by Jon Krakauer, the show has seven episodes and is created by Dustin Lance Black. Starring Andrew Garfield, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Sam Worthington and other renowned actors, you can check out our review for the show, here. It is presently streaming on Hulu as well as Disney+ Hotstar.
The Tinder Swindler
From the creator of Don’t F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer, The Tinder Swindler on Netflix is a documentary that tells the true story of the Israeli conman Simon Leviev aka Shimon Hayut, who used the dating eponymous dating to connect with individuals and then emotionally manipulated them into financially supporting for his lavish lifestyle. Our review of the film is available, here. To watch the 114 minutes long documentary movie, click here.
The Dropout
Founder of the infamous company Theranos and the apparent Steve Jobs in the making, Elizabeth Holmes made headlines with the scam and fraud she did with her company. Hulu’s The Dropout threaded on the entire story of Holmes through eight episodes and starred Amanda Seyfried as Elizabeth Holmes and Naveen Andrews as Sunny Balwani amongst others. You can watch the series, here.
Bad Vegan: Fame Fraud Fugitives
We have all laughed at those vegan jokes thrown across the room but, Netflix really took it a step further by giving us a scary reality check of vegan life. Directed by Chris Smith, Bad Vegan is a 4-part documentary series about vegan restaurateur Sarma Melngailis, who illegally transferred money to her husband so he could pay a deity to bestow immortality upon them. Check out our review for the show, here and watch it now, here.
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The Girl from Plainville
Suicide is a serious offence but, assisted suicide? What if you push someone to the edge to commit suicide? Sounds scary, right? Well, Hulu’s The Girl from Plainville revolves around these particular themes recounting the story of the events leading to the death of Conrad Roy and how his girlfriend Michelle Carter was convicted for involuntary manslaughter. Created by Liz Hannah and Patrick Macmanus, the series is available for streaming on Hulu and Amazon Prime Video. You can read our review for the show, here.
Catching Killers Season 2
When it’s true crime, it gets more real when you watch it/analyze it from the perspective of the authorities- the police, the investigators and more. Netflix released the second season of its very famous docuseries Catching Killers produced by Simon Dekker and Diana Sole Walko in 2022 and, true-crime fans have been jumping with intrigue for the latest season offers them. Click here, to read our review of the show. Stream it, here.
The Puppet Master: Hunting the Ultimate Conman
A harrowing docuseries about a cruel conman who masquerades as a British spy and manipulates and steals from his victims, leaving ruined families in his wake. Directed by Sam Benstead and Gareth Johnson, it is a 3-part docuseries. You can read about it, here. Watch the show now on Netflix.
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Worst Roommate Ever
Roommates are the homies you need to help you in times of need. But, if your roommate is a living nightmare? Well, this 2022 Netflix documentary series tells four different stories about malevolent and violent roommates who turn the lives of their unsuspecting victims into real-life nightmares. You can read the review for the show, here. Watch it, here.
Web of Make Believe: Death Lies and the Internet
Telling five different stories, spread across six episodes, Netflix’s latest release is an anthology telling the stories of people caught in the dark and twisted web of modern misinformation and digital deception. From director Brian Knappenberger, Luminant Media and Imagine Documentaries, you can check out the review for the series, here. Watch the series now, here.
Are you a fan of true-crime dramas? What are your favourite releases of 2022 so far? Let us know in the comments down below!
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