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The Weekly Drop: Jan 26- Feb 1, 2026 New True Crime Shows & Documentaries
A clear rundown of Jan 26–Feb 1, 2026 new true crime shows and documentaries, organized by air date and platform so nothing slips by unnoticed.

The Emerald Sleuth
6 days ago11 min read


The Weekly Drop: January 19-25, 2026 New True Crime Shows & Documentaries
The Weekly Drop breaks down new true crime shows and documentaries airing January 19–25, 2026. From feature-length releases to returning weekly series, this guide lays out what’s new, where to watch, and when episodes arrive, so you can keep your watchlist organized without chasing listings across platforms.

The Emerald Sleuth
Jan 1813 min read


The Weekly Drop: January 12-18, 2026 New True Crime Premieres & Episodes
This Weekly Drop covers all confirmed true crime premieres and returning episodes scheduled for January 12-18, 2026, including new documentary films, limited series, and ongoing shows across major networks and streaming platforms. Each listing includes air dates, episode details, and where to watch, making it easier to track what’s new and what’s continuing without missing a release.

The Emerald Sleuth
Jan 1012 min read


True Crime Documentary Case Notes: Murder in Monaco, The Cult Behind the Killer, Evil Influencer, & My Nightmare Stalker
Case Notes are a quick collection of assessments of recent true crime documentaries, weighing what earns your full attention, what works as background noise, and what’s better left unwatched without the deep-dive commitment.

The Emerald Sleuth
Jan 87 min read


The Weekly Drop: January 5-11, 2026 New True Crime Premieres & Episodes
This Weekly Drop covers all confirmed true crime premieres and returning episodes scheduled for January 5–11, 2026, including new documentary films, limited series, and ongoing shows across major networks and streaming platforms. Each listing includes air dates, episode details, and where to watch, making it easier to track what’s new and what’s continuing without missing a release.

The Emerald Sleuth
Jan 48 min read


The Surveillance Report: New True Crime Documentary Releases – January 2026 Edition
The January 2026 Surveillance Report tracks new and returning true crime documentaries, series, and specials across Netflix, Max, Investigation Discovery, A&E, Lifetime, Sundance Now, and more. This monthly roundup also includes a Court Watch section highlighting high-profile criminal trials expected to begin in January, making it a complete guide to what’s airing, streaming, and unfolding in real time.

The Emerald Sleuth
Dec 3116 min read


The Weekly Drop: December 29, 2025- January 4, 2026 New True Crime Premieres & Episodes
A weekly breakdown of new true crime premieres and returning episodes airing December 29, 2025 through January 4, 2026. Includes confirmed air dates, networks, and streaming details in one place.

The Emerald Sleuth
Dec 27, 20257 min read


The Weekly Drop: December 22-28, 2025 New True Crime Releases
Holiday scheduling has thinned the lineup, but the cases haven’t stopped. This Weekly Drop covers all true crime premieres and continuing series airing December 22–28, 2025.

The Emerald Sleuth
Dec 20, 20254 min read


True Crime Documentary Case Notes: Predators, The Secrets We Bury & Charmed by the Devil
Case Notes are a quick collection of assessments of recent true crime documentaries, weighing what earns your full attention, what works as background noise, and what’s better left unwatched without the deep-dive commitment.

The Emerald Sleuth
Dec 19, 20254 min read


The Weekly Drop: December 15-21, 2025 New True Crime Releases
Stay ahead of the newest true crime releases with this week’s full list of fresh documentaries, episode premieres, and streaming drops across every major platform. From new investigations to ongoing series, here’s everything arriving between December 15-21, 2025, plus where to watch it.

The Emerald Sleuth
Dec 14, 20257 min read


The Surveillance Report: New True Crime Documentary Releases – December 2025 Edition
Here’s your complete guide to every verified true crime documentary release coming to streaming in December 2025. This month moves at a slower pace than the fall lineup, but several notable titles still make their debut. New releases will be added as networks finalize their schedules.

The Emerald Sleuth
Nov 29, 20256 min read


This Week’s True Crime Drops: New Episodes & Premieres (Nov 10–16 2025)
From Dateline to Cold Justice, the week of November 10–16 2025 brings a full lineup of new true-crime episodes across network, cable, and streaming. Each case offers another glimpse into the dark corners of motive and investigation—meticulously logged here so you never miss a drop.

The Emerald Sleuth
Nov 9, 20255 min read


The Surveillance Report: New True Crime Documentary Releases – October 2025 Edition
October 2025 is packed with new true crime documentaries, dramatizations, and series releases across Netflix, HBO Max, Lifetime, ID, A&E, and more. With new titles arriving almost every day, this month’s Surveillance Report gathers every confirmed release in one place so you don’t miss a single drop.

The Emerald Sleuth
Sep 30, 202511 min read


Watchlist Wednesday: Signs of a Psychopath
Signs of a Psychopath is a true crime documentary series that dissects real interrogation footage and suspect interviews to highlight psychopathic traits. Streaming on Max, the show spans ten seasons and ninety-plus episodes, each one offering chilling insights into how manipulation, control, and lack of empathy surface in language.

The Emerald Sleuth
Sep 24, 20252 min read


Watchlist Wednesday: The Curious Case of Natalia Grace
The Curious Case of Natalia Grace is a true crime documentary series streaming on Investigation Discovery and Max. This unsettling case blends mystery, identity, and family conflict, raising questions that still divide audiences. A must for any true crime watcher looking for complex stories beyond the ordinary.

The Emerald Sleuth
Sep 17, 20253 min read


The Serial Killer’s Apprentice Review | Investigation Discovery
In 1973, Houston reeled from the Dean Corll murders. But what about Elmer Wayne Henley, Jr., the teenager caught in Corll’s orbit? The Serial Killer’s Apprentice shines a light on the uncomfortable truth of how predators don’t just kill. They recruit.

The Emerald Sleuth
Sep 14, 20255 min read


New True Crime Documentaries: The Tech Bro Murders Now Streaming
A new true crime documentary series, The Tech Bro Murders, explores high-profile cases tied to Silicon Valley’s elite. Episodes air weekly on Investigation Discovery and stream next-day on HBO Max.

The Emerald Sleuth
Sep 9, 20251 min read


The Surveillance Report: New True Crime Documentary Releases – September 2025 Edition
New true crime documentary releases September 2025: Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Oxygen, Lifetime and more. Full list of upcoming docuseries and shows.

The Emerald Sleuth
Aug 31, 20259 min read


New True Crime Documentary Releases – August 2025 Edition
Ready to load up your watchlist? This roundup covers all the true crime documentaries August 2025 has in store, from cold cases and courtroom chaos to con artists and cults. Let the investigations begin.

The Emerald Sleuth
Jul 28, 202510 min read


Trial by Spectacle: A Review of A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read
Rating: (1/5 Stars) A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read dazzles technically but falters ethically. Brilliant filmmaking cannot...

The Emerald Sleuth
Apr 17, 20254 min read
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