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.

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.