‘Best true crime show ever made’ is hiding in plain sight on Netflix

The harrowing docuseries has left Netflix fans begging for more episodes

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Fans say it is the best true crime series ever(Image: Netflix )

Fans are begging for more episodes of a true crime drama quietly nestled within Netflix’s extensive catalogue.

Many viewers may have overlooked a deeply unsettling docuseries that has been hiding in plain sight on the streaming giant..

Homicide first appeared on screens in 2024, with five episodes exploring disturbing murders committed across Los Angeles. Seasons 2 and 3 swiftly followed, shifting their attention to crimes perpetrated in New York.

The series, created by Law and Order mastermind Dick Wolf, examines horrific killings through the eyes of those directly affected. Audiences hear testimonies from detectives and prosecutors, alongside heartfelt accounts from victims’ families.

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True crime fans have been urged to stream the Netflix show(Image: Netflix )

It provides a thorough examination of how law enforcement tackled each case, and how ordinary people were left to grieve their loved ones, reports the Mirror.

Season 3, entitled Homicide: New York, centres on a serial offender who preyed upon victims in Central Park, a suspicious drowning at Soho House, and a raw retelling of the 9/11 attacks from officers who were present at Ground Zero.

While numerous Netflix subscribers may have overlooked the series, those who discovered it upon release were left deeply impressed.

One IMDb user enthused “we need more,” adding: “Amazing! ! The editing was simply perfect, but the true stories oh my they were so sad but very interesting to hear.

“The people behind all the hard work to find out the results were brilliant and very well spoken about the cases and families involved! Need another 5 episodes! ! !”

Another viewer echoed the sentiment, commenting: “In True Crime Drama…This one STANDS ABOVE. There are a lot of documentaries out there regarding true crime.

“Dick Wolf has done an extraordinary job on bringing this one to the screen. I would say it’s one of the best written, true crime dramas ever made.”

Meanwhile, an X user, formerly Twitter, encouraged others to give it a watch: “If anyone’s looking for a good murder mystery, definitely recommend Homicide New York on Netflix,” they said.

A fellow fan concurred, remarking: “Homicide: New York is insaneeeeeee. if you’re into true crime, you definitely want to watch it.”

SOURCE: WALESONLINE