Netflix true crime finds that we’re going to look at some more series. They have plenty of docu-series and what not but sometimes you just want those old school shows. Such as City Confidential, FBI Files, or Cold Case Files—which we’re going to get into. The series started in the late 1990s and ran into the early 2000s before ending its run. Originally hosted by Bill Kurtis, Cold Case Files was pretty much my favorite show on A&E—and that network has little I’ll catch now and days. The full series was originally available on Netflix but it was removed sometime before Netflix got the rights for a reboot.…
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Netflix True Crime finds that Nurses Who Kill is one of those series that flies under the radar of Netflix true crime and there’s a reason. While it is a docu-series, it’s a case-per-episode series. There’s nothing wrong with that, these kinds of series are what pulled modern true crime closer towards the docu-series and podcast period in reliving these stories. Let’s get a bit into Nurses Who Kill. Netflix True Crime: Nurses Who Kill Normally when I do Netflix true crime, it’s on series focusing on one case for a few episodes. This is a different kettle of fish as it gives…
Netflix True Crime finds that sometimes you run into some really good Netflix true crime series not from the U.S. The Investigator: A British Crime Story is just that. To say that former detective and investigative journalist Mark William-Thomas is the star here isn’t entirely accurate. He assists heavily in pushing these cases forward through his and the team’s investigations. The real stars here are the victims and their loved ones who reached out to Williams-Thomas. There are two seasons to The Investigator. The two cases presented are pretty much what would be cold cases in U.S shows. Of the two seasons, the first one has the…
AMC ‘The Walking’ Dead spoilers continues as the survivors—led by Rick and Shane—try to find somewhere safe to settle. Rick is obviously the group leader now. Shane harbors some resentment that his best friend shows up and takes his authority and ”his” woman. Things with Lori haven’t escalated yet but just you wait! Let’s go ahead and see what season two is about. The second season of The Walking Dead is one of the bigger ones at 19 episodes. AMC ‘The Walking Dead’ Spoilers: TWD Season Two Abridged It’s safe to say that the first half of season two was very fast-moving. After the…
Netflix ‘Murder Maps’ spoilers finds that it’s time for more Netflix true crime with the series Murder Maps. If you like docu-series with seasons, Murder Maps is a good show to check out. This show is about the other murderers and serial killers around when Jack the Ripper was terrorizing Whitechapel. Netflix ‘Murder Maps’ Spoilers: Murder Maps In A Nutshell At least the first season is about a few contemporaries who slipped under the true crime radar. Sure, the press of the time detailed them and true crime fanatics would be familiar with a few but Jack the Ripper was the focus of late 19th century London.…
Netflix True Crime reveal we’re getting into more Netflix true crime with the limited docu-series Evil Genius: The True Story of America’s Most Diabolical Bank Heist. That title is a mouthful. This series covers what is usually called the Pizza Bomber Case from 2003. Netflix True Crime: The Pizza Bomber Case! On August 28, 2003, pizza delivery driver Brian Wells became the focal point of a bank robbery. Now that will grab local interest. It might even end up as national news. What really made this story bigger was that he had a bomb strapped around his neck. Now there’s some mystery to…
The Walking Dead is a show where you can’t really just drop into a season unless you’re well prepared. If you’ve read up on things and have a good idea of the characters and events you could probably drop in on a season. I wouldn’t recommend it but I’m the guy about to give you an abridged version of season one. Fortunately, season one of The Walking Dead is a short one. We’re talking six episodes since that’s how AMC rolls with new shows. It’s a safe way to get viewers hooked without investing in a full season. Let’s be serious though: AMC shows slap on the first…
There is no shortage of anime on Netflix but you’ll find yourself somewhat disappointed by the selection. Some of it really hits, some misses. You don’t really notice this on a platform like Crunchy Roll since their thing is mostly anime—with a side of live-action dramas. Those tend to be alright. I took a gamble on one series. Let’s get into Cagaster Of An Insect Cage. In the Beginning! In 2095, a virus hits which turns humans into mutated insects. When the show opened with this, I lurched forward in my chair. It was mildly intriguing. Where are they going with this? There…
Let’s dive into some more Netflix True Crime. This time we’re looking at The Keepers. Just like Wormwood, it’s a docu-series that goes through time and has a ton of revelations and cover-ups. It also deals with the very sensitive issue of child molestation, intimidation, murder, and religion being the tool to allow both to happen. Netflix True Crime: The Case Father Joseph Maskell was a counselor at Archbishop Keough High School from 1967 to 1975. In that time, it is alleged that he sexually abused mostly female students, threatened them to keep their silence, and eventually murdered a sister—Cathy Cesnik—in 1969. He was also fingered as being involved…
I first discovered Dark Shadows after buying a box of tapes years ago. These were from the SyFy airing of the show during the 90s. As I was going through the box, I found it odd that someone would wait around at odd times to record a show from the 1960s. SyFy wasn’t consistent with broadcasting Dark Shadows as it was with Lost in Space or Star Trek. The collection also included some episodes from the revival series from the 90s. All the episodes of the original weren’t there but the stuff with Barnabas Collins was and let’s be honest, he was the show. Dark Shadows: The Revival ! Now, I wasn’t that…