The BBC has confirmed the return of its gripping true crime documentary series Murder 24/7, which has left fans 'totally gripped' and 'disturbed'. The show, first aired in 2020 on BBC Two, follows detectives and specialists from West Mercia Police in the Midlands as they investigate serious crimes, taking audiences through manhunts minute by minute from the initial 999 call to conviction.
Series Three Coming This Summer
Fans eagerly awaiting a new instalment will be delighted as the BBC has announced that series three is arriving on BBC One this summer. The cases featured include a brutal murder, a manhunt in Hereford, and a domestic homicide in Redditch. A trailer reveals officers tracking down potential suspects and executing multiple raids armed with a chainsaw.
Critical Acclaim and Fan Reactions
Since its launch, Murder 24/7 has garnered rave reviews and holds an 8.1 out of 10 rating on IMDb. One viewer commented: 'Gripping and shocking. Thoroughly recommend this mini-series, definitely one of the best I've seen.' Another added: 'Shocking but amazing. Full respect to the police officers and forensic experts involved.' A third praised: 'The BBC has excelled in keeping it fact-based without unneeded bells and whistles.'
All three series are available on BBC iPlayer, with the new series dropping this summer.
