Netflix's quietly streaming true crime docuseries 'Homicide' is earning rave reviews from viewers who call it the best true crime show they have ever watched. The series, produced by 'Law & Order' creator Dick Wolf, delves into gruesome murders from the perspectives of detectives, prosecutors, and victims' families.
What Is 'Homicide' About?
First released in 2024, 'Homicide' initially focused on chilling murders in Los Angeles across five episodes. Seasons 2 and 3 shifted attention to New York crimes. Season 3, titled 'Homicide: New York,' covers a serial offender in Central Park, a suspicious drowning at Soho House, and officers' firsthand accounts of 9/11 at Ground Zero.
The series offers a comprehensive look at how law enforcement approached each case and how families coped with their loss. All 15 episodes are now available on Netflix.
Fan Reactions
Fans who discovered the show have been effusive in their praise. 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 added: '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.'
On X, formerly Twitter, a user urged: 'If anyone's looking for a good murder mystery, definitely recommend Homicide New York on Netflix.' Another agreed: 'Homicide: New York is insaneeeeeee. if you're into true crime, you definitely want to watch it.'
Where to Watch
'Homicide' is available to stream now on Netflix. Sky also offers a free Netflix subscription with its new Sky Stream TV bundles, including the £15 Essential TV plan, which provides live and on-demand content without a satellite dish.
