Netflix's docuseries Homicide, created by Dick Wolf of Law and Order fame, is being hailed by fans as the best true crime show ever made. The series first aired in 2024 with five episodes exploring disturbing murders in Los Angeles, followed by seasons 2 and 3 focusing on New York crimes.
Series Overview and Fan Reactions
According to the Mirror, the show examines horrific killings through the eyes of detectives, prosecutors, and victims' families, providing a thorough look at how law enforcement tackled each case. Season 3, titled Homicide: New York, covers a serial offender in Central Park, a suspicious drowning at Soho House, and a raw retelling of the 9/11 attacks from officers at Ground Zero.
One IMDb user wrote: 'Amazing! The editing was simply perfect, but the true stories oh my they were so sad but very interesting to hear. The people behind all the hard work to find out the results were brilliant and very well spoken about the cases and families involved! Need another 5 episodes!'
Another viewer commented: 'In True Crime Drama...This one STANDS ABOVE. There are a lot of documentaries out there regarding true crime. Dick Wolf has done an extraordinary job on bringing this one to the screen. I would say it's one of the best written, true crime dramas ever made.'
Social Media Buzz
On X (formerly Twitter), one user urged: 'If anyone's looking for a good murder mystery, definitely recommend Homicide New York on Netflix.' Another added: 'Homicide: New York is insaneeeeeee. if you're into true crime, you definitely want to watch it.'
All 15 episodes of Homicide are available to stream now on Netflix.
