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Step into the dark world of crime and witness the fascinating true stories of some of the most notorious figures in history through these captivating biographic crime drama series. From the infamous Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff in ‘Madoff’, to the rise and fall of the notorious drug lord Pablo Escobar in ‘Narcos’, and the chilling tale of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer in ‘Dahmer’, this list includes 40 must-watch shows that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Follow the story of the Detroit-based Black Mafia Family, unravel the mystery of the Zodiac Killer in ‘Manhunt’, or witness the incredible escape from prison of two inmates in ‘Escape at Dannemora’. Explore the twisted minds of some of the most infamous serial killers and delve deep into the dark underbelly of crime, all based on real-life events that are sure to take you on a thrilling journey.
40. The Girl from Plainville (2022) IMDb-rating: 6.3 Genres: biography, crime, drama
39. Sam - A Saxon (2023) IMDb-rating: 6.5 Genres: biography, crime, drama
38. The Nurse (2023-) IMDb-rating: 6.9 Genres: biography, crime, drama
37. Deceit (2021) IMDb-rating: 6.9 Genres: biography, crime, drama
36. Laëtitia (2019-2020) IMDb-rating: 7.0 Genres: biography, crime, drama
35. Aquarius (2015-2016) IMDb-rating: 7.0 Genres: biography, crime, drama
34. Arthur & George (2015) IMDb-rating: 7.1 Genres: biography, crime, drama
33. The Starcaise (2022) IMDb-rating: 7.1 Genres: biography, crime, drama
32. Circeo (2022)
IMDb-rating: 7.2
Genres: biography, crime, drama
31. The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe (2022) IMDb-rating: 7.2 Genres: biography, crime, drama
30. Candy (2022) IMDb-rating: 7.2 Genres: biography, crime, drama
29. A Friend of the Family (2022) IMDb-rating: 7.3 Genres: biography, crime, drama
28. Apache: La Vida de Carlos Tevez (2019)
IMDb-rating: 7.3
Genres: biography, crime, drama
27. The Great Train Robbery (2013)
IMDb-rating: 7.3
Genres: biography, crime, drama
26. Judas (2019-2022) IMDb-rating: 7.4 Genres: biography, crime, drama
25. Madoff (2016)
IMDb-rating: 7.4
Genres: biography, crime, drama
24. White House Farm (2020) IMDb-rating: 7.4 Genres: biography, crime, drama
23. Black Mafia Family (2021-)
IMDb-rating: 7.5
Genres: biography, crime, drama
22. Trust (2018) IMDb-rating: 7.5 Genres: biography, crime, drama
21. Code of a Killer (2015) IMDb-rating: 7.6 Genres: biography, crime, drama
20. We Own This City (2022) IMDb-rating: 7.6 Genres: biography, crime, drama
19. Carlos (2010) IMDb-rating: 7.6 Genres: biography, crime, drama
18. For Life (2020-2021) IMDb-rating: 7.6 Genres: biography, crime, drama
17. Manhunt (2019-) IMDb-rating: 7.6 Genres: biography, crime, drama
16. A Confession (2019) IMDb-rating: 7.6 Genres: biography, crime, drama
15. Alias Grace (2017) IMDb-rating: 7.7 Genres: biography, crime, drama
14. El Chapo (2017-2018) IMDb-rating: 7.8 Genres: biography, crime, drama
13. Unsolved (2018-) IMDb-rating: 7.8 Genres: biography, crime, drama
12. Escape at Dannemora (2018) IMDb-rating: 7.9 Genres: biography, crime, drama
11. The Act (2019) IMDb-rating: 7.9 Genres: biography, crime, drama
10. Dahmer - Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story (2022) IMDb-rating: 7.9 Genres: biography, crime, drama
9. The Billion Dollar Code (2021) IMDb-rating: 8.0 Genres: biography, crime, drama
8. Love & Death (2023) IMDb-rating: 8.0 Genres: biography, crime, drama
7. Narcos (2015-2017) IMDb-rating: 8.0 Genres: biography, crime, drama
6. Three Girls (2017) IMDb-rating: 8.1 Genres: biography, crime, drama
5. Black Bird (2022) IMDb-rating: 8.1 Genres: biography, crime, drama
4. Manhunt (2017-2020) IMDb-rating: 8.1 Genres: biography, crime, drama
3. Gangland Undercover (2015-2016) IMDb-rating: 8.1 Genres: biography, crime, drama
2. American Crime Story (2016-) IMDb-rating: 8.4 Genres: biography, crime, drama
1. When They See Us (2019) IMDb-rating: 8.9 Genres: biography, crime, drama
