Netflix's Catching Killers is a true-crime documentary series that tells the stories of the hunt for various murderers and how law enforcement agencies eventually caught them. Each episode focuses on a different person of interest and includes the s of real-life people, including police officers, FBI agents, and other law enforcement officials involved in the case. The show is just one of many true-crime pieces of media that have flooded streaming services and cable networks in recent years, but the fascination with the genre has been around for a long time.
All in all, the list of true-crime media that one can consume is never-ending. Netflix has become notorious for producing numerous true-crime series and films that document high-profile serial killers, shed light on lesser-known cases, and everything in between. While many titles similar to Catching Killers can be found on Netflix, a few reside on other streaming services, and a couple originated on cable.
10 Night Stalker: The Hunt For A Serial Killer
The four-part Netflix limited series, Night Stalker: The Hunt For a Serial Killer, documents the crimes of Richard Ramirez, who was dubbed the "Night Stalker" by the media. Ramirez is one of the most notorious serial killers of all time and one of the scariest since he didn't seem to have a victim profile or a modus operandi (M.O.). He broke into various homes in the Greater Los Angeles area and San Francisco Bay area in the '80s and attacked and murdered whoever was inside. The documentary focuses on the LAPD's pursuit of Ramirez and the unique way he was eventually caught, which is reminiscent of Catching Killers' premise.
9 Deadly Women
Most serial killers are men, but quite a few women have committed murder, and Deadly Women highlights these unique killers. The documentary television series ran for 14 seasons and 191 episodes, and every hour focuses on a few female murderers that all share one thing in common, like obsession, greed, revenge, etc. Deadly Women originated on the Discovery Channel before moving over to the Investigation Discovery network, but the show is available to stream on Hulu, Max, and various other streaming services.
8 Unsolved Mysteries
Unsolved Mysteries is one of the most popular true-crime television series, but it's also one of the most frustrating ones since, as the title suggests, all discussed cases are unsolved. The original show, which is available to stream on Peacock, premiered in 1987 on NBC, where it ran for ten years before it jumped around various networks like CBS, Lifetime, and Spike. Then, Netflix decided to reboot Unsolved Mysteries, which premiered in 2020. Overall, there are 602 episodes of the popular series, so if Catching Killers fans are looking for a hefty show to watch after finishing season 3, Unsolved Mysteries is the answer.
7 Sins Of Our Mother
Sins of Our Mother is another Netflix original, but unlike Catching Killers, it only documents one murderer. However, it still contains the same suspenseful vibe as Catching Killers since it highlights the shocking story of Lori Vallow and what led to the murder of her two children, Tylee Ryan and J.J. Vallow. The three-part series focuses on Lori's strange behavior after her kids go missing, her 2020 arrest, the discovery of the children's bodies, and the trials that follow.
6 Conversations With A Killer
Each season of Netflix's Conversations With a Killer chronicles different serial killers and includes various recorded interviews with said murderers. The first season focused on Ted Bundy, the second highlighted John Wayne Gacy, and the third season related to Jeffrey Dahmer's crimes and was released shortly after the polarizing Netflix series Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. Conversations With a Killer is unique because it includes the murderer's perspective instead of solely focusing on law enforcement's of the crimes. So the show goes one step further than Catching Killers does regarding true-crime storytelling.
5 The Lesson Is Murder
Since there is so much true-crime media nowadays, it can be difficult to find anything unique in the genre. However, shows like Catching Killers, The Lesson Is Murder, and so on continue to push the envelope. The Lesson Is Murder, an ABC News special available to stream on Hulu, documents a class led by psychological criminologist and former FBI special agent Dr. Bryanna Fox. In each episode, Dr. Fox and her graduate students study one killer and create psychological profiles for each one. So far, there are only three episodes in the series, but hopefully, there will be more to come.
4 Worst Roommate Ever
Like Catching Killers, each episode of Netflix's Worst Roommate Ever focuses on one criminal, but each subject has one thing in common — they don't make good roommates. Their crimes revolve around their living situations, and they are always violent. For example, the first episode of the true-crime series tells the story of Dorothea Puente, who used her appearance to project a grandma-next-door persona when, in reality, she was killing those who frequented her boarding house. Worst Roommate Ever only contains five episodes, but they are captivating from beginning to end.
3 I Am A Killer
I Am a Killer on Netflix also utilizes the anthological format of previously listed true-crime television shows by highlighting a different murderer in each episode. Similar to Conversations With a Killer, the death row inmates mentioned in I Am a Killer filmed interviews solely for the purpose of the show. It's an intriguing and unique look into the mind of a killer, and thankfully, the Netflix series contains four seasons and 32 episodes, so there are plenty of new cases to learn about.
2 My Lover, My Killer
My Lover, My Killer solely focuses on awful cases involving killers who murdered their significant others. The British true-crime television series is available to stream on Netflix, and each episode chronicles a different murder case. Like Catching Killers, My Lover, My Killer tells its stories through interviews. But unlike its fellow Netflix series, it focuses more on the victims and their loved ones who give the aforementioned interviews.
1 When Missing Turns To Murder
The final title like Catching Killers is another Netflix true-crime television series called When Missing Turns to Murder. As the title suggests, the show focuses on missing person cases that end in murder. Each episode highlights a different victim and includes testimonies from their friends and family. When Missing Turns to Murder is an emotional look at devastating cases, but the series is as captivating and chilling as Catching Killers.
