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Big crimes, small screen; true crime television series and TV documentaries that recreate and reexamine some of the mystifying and grisliest cases in history.
Why 'Tunnel' Is the Perfect Korean Drama for Fans of the Crime/Thriller Genre
One of the exciting kdramas of 2017 spring season was Tunnel. I wasn't initially planning on watching this drama because I had no interest in the crime/thriller genre, but I gave this drama a chance because Choi Jin-Hyuk is one of my favorite actors. I've seen him in the legal drama, Pride and Prejudice, where he had a similar role of catching the bad guys and solving criminal cases. So when I learned about his role in this kdrama, I had faith that he would give another spectacular performance. Yet aside from such praise in his acting, Tunnel is a drama that intrigued me with its suspenseful storyline.
By Ederlyn Peralta8 years ago in Criminal
Most Disturbing Episodes of Criminal Minds Ever Made
Criminal Minds is one of the longest running shows on television, and the disturbing crimes the BAU investigates is pushing 300 episodes. The show takes us inside the FBI, where we follow a group of elite criminal profilers throughout their professional and personal lives. Since they deal with serial killers and other heinous crimes, the show is not short on disturbing moments. The BAU profiles serial killers in hopes of anticipating their next move, and getting inside the criminal mind is a major factor behind the shows success.
By Bill Shaffir8 years ago in Criminal
Best Shows to Watch If You Like Mindhunter
Mindhunter recently came out on Netflix with rave reviews, mainly thanks to the dark mind of David Fincher and Americas never-ending fascination with serial killers. The show tracks the formation of a Behavioral Analysis Unit under the FBI as they attempt to catch killers through understanding what makes them tick. We follow two agents, one old-school and one new-school, both of whom conduct interviews with convicted serial killers all over the country—many are based on actual famous American serial killers.
By Joseph Farley8 years ago in Criminal
'Criminal Minds': A Cast Shakeup Is Underway With Actresses Threatening To Walk Over Unequal Pay
Last year, Season 12 of Criminal Minds got off to a shaky start with the termination of Thomas Gibson. The outrage from fans caused a proliferation of petitions that failed to change the minds of CBS executives. In spite of a ratings slump, Agent Aaron Hotchner didn't return to the season — and now, it appears he's not the only cast member who's been shown the door.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Criminal
Ready For A Second Course? Hugh Dancy Teases When 'Hannibal' Could Return
Are you still hungry for more Hannibal? Well, put down your menus, because here comes the dessert trolley with a glimmer of hope on the horizon for a revival of Bryan Fuller's mouth-watering masterpiece. While tumbling off a cliff to his apparent death, in the arms of a cannibalistic #MadsMikkelsen, may have seemed like a pretty surefire way to end his tenure on the show, #HughDancy seems ravenous to return to his role as Will Graham. #NBC's stylistic showstopper was cut short after just three seasons, with fans sharpening their knives for more ever since. In an interview with TV Line, Dancy confirms suspicions that if #Hannibal were to return, Will Graham would be in tow.
By Tom Chapman8 years ago in Criminal
#NoHotchNoWatch: Why 'Criminal Minds' Is Losing The Ratings Battle Without Thomas Gibson
On February 8th, Criminal Minds hit an all-time series low in ratings, bringing in only 6.7 million viewers, down from an average of 13 million per episode over the past 11 seasons. The decline in ratings could be attributed to many factors, including the age of the show (it's not unusual for a show to drop viewers as it goes on), the loss of Shemar Moore and the introduction of characters that just aren't working.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Criminal
The 5 Saddest Episodes Of 'Bones' To Start The Tears As We Say Goodbye
The countdown has started to the final episode of the wildly popular anthropological drama, Bones. The series finale will air on March 21, 2017, and millions of fans will cry as they watch the credits fade away on the last new episode.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Criminal
5 TV Shows Like 'Making A Murderer' To Watch In 2017
Whether they're told in books, on television or in movies, #truecrime stories are a big draw. In fact, more than 19 million viewers streamed #MakingaMurderer on Netflix, and we're looking forward to Season 2.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Criminal
Creepiest True Crime Movies on Netflix
True crime explores the darkest, most twisted corners of the human mind — and that's what makes it such an incredibly terrifying genre. In fact, if you think about it, a typical true crime documentary is logically scarier than the best horror movies ever made simply because the "monsters" in true crime are real people.
By Cato Conroy8 years ago in Criminal
Things You Never Knew About 'Unsolved Mysteries'
If you were anything like me, Unsolved Mysteries was one of your favorite shows during your childhood and teenage years. It was a series that paved the way for a number of major shows that discussed true crime — and actually helped bring awareness to issues in society that we never would have paid attention to otherwise.
By Riley Raul Reese8 years ago in Criminal
The False Prophet. Top Story - September 2017.
I’m a huge fan of Investigation Discovery, and two weeks ago I came across a new show called Shattered. Shattered is about the impact of a crime, and what follows that life-changing collision. Connected by three different point of views, this original series explores how a crime forever alters the lives of those involved. Three lives, one crime, and no turning back.
By Darryl C. Richie8 years ago in Criminal
