All articles tagged with #true crime
A curated list of top podcasts from 2025, featuring diverse genres such as music, true crime, comedy, and cultural commentary, highlighting personal stories, historical explorations, and humorous banter, offering engaging content for various interests.
The article lists the top 20 podcasts of 2025, highlighting diverse topics such as food, true crime, culture, and personal stories, with notable mentions including 'Home Cooking With Samin Nosrat,' 'Lucky Boy,' 'Reclaiming With Monica Lewinsky,' and 'Wisecrack,' among others.
A new Superman spinoff series titled 'DC Crime' is in development at DC Studios and HBO Max, featuring Jimmy Olsen as the host in a true crime docuseries format, with the first season focusing on Gorilla Grodd. The series is created by the makers of Netflix's 'American Vandal' and is produced by James Gunn, Peter Safran, and others.
HBO Max and DC Studios are developing a true crime docuseries titled 'DC Crime,' hosted by Jimmy Olsen, with the first season focusing on the DC villain Gorilla Grodd, created by the duo behind 'American Vandal'.
Aileen Wuornos' personal items, including her sneakers, necklace, prison robe, and handwritten letters, are going up for auction, offering fans a rare glimpse into her life and relationship with her friend Dawn Botkins, following her execution in 2002.
Alex Murdaugh's legal team criticizes Hulu's series 'Murdaugh: Death in the Family' for inaccuracies and misrepresentations of his personal relationships, expressing disappointment and concern over the portrayal without their input, as the series depicts the events surrounding his family and the murders of his wife and son.
Netflix's 'The Perfect Neighbor' is a powerful documentary about the tragic killing of Ajike Owens, highlighting systemic issues and sparking emotional reactions worldwide, while receiving critical acclaim for its raw and impactful storytelling.
The series 'Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy' on Peacock, with input from GLAAD, offers a nuanced portrayal of Gacy that separates queerness from psychopathy, emphasizing humanizing victims and addressing systemic homophobia, while avoiding sensationalism common in true crime media.
Netflix's documentary 'The Perfect Neighbor' highlights a tragic incident involving police footage and the suffering of children, raising concerns about the exploitation of trauma and the ethical boundaries of true crime storytelling.
Michael Chernus discusses his challenging role as John Wayne Gacy in 'Devil in Disguise,' highlighting the series' focus on victims, his extensive research process, and the decision to limit Gacy's screen presence and violence depiction, including cutting 25 minutes of footage from the finale.
The article discusses the portrayal of John Wayne Gacy in the Peacock series 'Devil in Disguise,' highlighting the show's respectful approach to depicting Gacy's complex character and the systemic failures that allowed his crimes to go unnoticed, emphasizing the importance of understanding the broader social issues involved.
The series 'Devil In Disguise' offers a haunting, victim-focused portrayal of John Wayne Gacy, emphasizing the lives and potential of his victims rather than graphic violence, creating a more unsettling and respectful narrative that highlights the tragedy of lost lives over sensationalism.
Peacock's 'Devil In Disguise' offers a responsible and humanizing portrayal of John Wayne Gacy, focusing on the investigation and systemic failures rather than sensationalizing his crimes, emphasizing the damage caused and the societal silence that enabled it.
Hulu's 'Murdaugh: Death in the Family' is a persuasive but somewhat predictable true crime miniseries that explores the Murdaugh family's history of privilege and desperation leading up to the 2021 double homicide, focusing more on their internal dynamics than the crime itself.
The article reviews the poor reception of Netflix's 'Monster: The Ed Gein Story' and recommends three superior serial killer dramas: 'Mindhunter,' 'The Fall,' and 'Mr. Mercedes,' highlighting their critical acclaim and engaging storytelling.