top of page
New True Crime Documentary Releases – July 2025 Edition
Looking for the latest true crime documentaries? Here’s your guide to all the new releases in July 2025, including docuseries, limited runs, and one-off films across Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and more.
The Emerald Sleuth
Jun 25, 20256 min read
What Jennifer Did Netflix Review: A Hollow Retelling of a Chilling Crime
What Jennifer Did has a chilling case at its core—but the documentary treats it like a checklist. No emotional depth, no real character work, and an ending so rushed it feels like the filmmakers Googled the outcome and called it a day.
The Emerald Sleuth
Jun 18, 20257 min read
9 Signs a True Crime Doc Is About to Waste Your Time
Think you're about to watch a gripping true crime doc? Think again.
If it’s all fog, slow-mo coffee, and a soundtrack doing the heavy lifting—you’re in danger. Here are 9 red flags that scream: this documentary is about to waste your time.
The Emerald Sleuth
Jun 5, 20256 min read
The Thin Blue Line Documentary Review – A True Crime Classic That Changed Everything
The Thin Blue Line isn’t just a true crime documentary—it’s a cinematic autopsy of a justice system failure. This review unpacks Errol Morris’s groundbreaking style, the chilling confession, and the eerie absence of name tags.
The Emerald Sleuth
Jun 3, 20254 min read
bottom of page