5 Shows Like 'Unsolved Mysteries' You Can Watch on Netflix Right Now
By Lillian Marx
Murder, mayhem, mystery! Seems like no one can get enough, so it’s a good thing there’s a disturbing amount to go around. If you’ve already binged the Unsolved Mysteries reboot, here are five more shows on Netflix that will keep you up at night.
1. 'Cold Case Files'
Cold Case Files is the next logical step after Unsolved Mysteries. For one thing, it’s also a Netflix reboot—of the classic A&E series than ran from 1999 to 2006. If you’re totally new to the series, look no further than the title for a sense of what to expect. Oh, and the reboot is partially narrated by Danny Glover and partially by the show’s original host, Bill Kurtis.
2. 'Making A Murderer'
If you somehow skipped Making A Murderer when it first came out, now is the time to check it out. The true crime doc tells the story of Steven Avery, who was wrongfully imprisoned for sexual assault and attempted murder. That's just the tip of the iceberg. Twists and turns abound, and while the doc team has a clear point of view, the case is hardly cut and dried.
3. 'The Innocence Files'
The Innocence Files looks at eight harrowing cases of wrongful convictions, and details the exonerations secured by legal nonprofit the Innocence Project.
4. 'The Staircase'
The death of Kathleen Peterson is true crime 101, and The Staircase tries to figure out what really happened here. Could it be that Peterson was murdered by her husband? Or was the true culprit... an owl? Hoot hoot.
5. 'Forensic Files: Collection'
Another classic series à la Unsolved Mysteries, Forensic Files ran from 1996 to 2011. It follows investigations from start to finish, and includes lots of spooky re-creations. There are 376 episodes currently available on Netflix, just in case you’re interested in making this your full-time job.