True-crime Documentaries Dominate 2025: 10 Must-Watch Titles You Shouldn’t Miss

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The most affecting voices belong to Corbett’s children, who describe losing both parents and being thrust into years of legal turmoil. As one moment underscores, “There are no winners—only survivors.”

7. The Trial of Karen Read

Platform: HBO Max
Release date: March 17, 2025
Episodes: 5
Watch on: https://www.max.com

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This behind-the-scenes look at the controversial Karen Read trial offers unprecedented access to defendants, prosecutors, experts, and the victim’s family. While some argue the perspective leans toward Read, the series meticulously reconstructs evidence that shaped the jury’s acquittal.

Its strength lies in showing how doubt is built—and how justice is rarely simple.

 

6. Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing

Platform: Netflix
Release date: April 9, 2025
Episodes: 3
Watch on: https://www.netflix.com

An exposé on the hidden costs of child stardom in the influencer economy, this series examines the Piper Rockelle “Squad” and the role of adult management in alleged exploitation.