CRIME DRAMAS THAT BRING REAL STORIES BACK TO LIFE

TRUE CRIME DRAMA brings you the most gripping scripted series based on real criminal cases. These stories show how a single crime can alter the lives of families and communities, and even shake entire nations, from British towns to Potenza in Italy and the Swedish countryside.

These meticulously crafted dramas feature strong performances and plots that stay with you long after the credits roll. If they're on your watchlist, now's the time to start. Already seen them? Watch again to uncover new layers of truth and moral dilemma.

NEW TO TRUE CRIME DRAMA

Just added to the genre: the newest true crime dramas to hit Viasat True Crime. From gripping true-story features to must-watch premieres, these are the titles joining the lineup right now. Discover the latest crime drama shows and start watching today.

Bad Behind Bars: Jodi Arias

Exploring the infamous Jodi Arias case from the perspective of the killer's friends and fellow inmates, this is a thriller about a couple whose lives are nearly destroyed by the ultimate femme fatale.

Sugar

Two young influencers are coaxed into joining a cruise ship; the dream trip quickly becomes a nightmare when the women find themselves ensnared in a deadly drug-smuggling operation.

Terror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story

Based on a true story. A pregnant woman, her husband and their young son find themselves in a life-or-death situation after masked gunmen break into their suburban Florida home and demand $200,000.

Left For Dead: The Ashley Reeves Story

In 2006, 17-year-old Ashley Reeves is left for dead in the woods following a brutal attack. With no memory of what happened, she begins a long and painful recovery.

Stolen by Their Father

The story of a woman who says goodbye to her young daughters only to discover that her abusive ex-husband has kidnapped them. She will risk everything to bring them home.

Maxine

A true crime drama which examines the investigation of school assistant Maxine Carr and her fiancé Ian Huntley; Ian was later imprisoned for the double murder of two schoolgirls.

THE FULL TRUE CRIME DRAMA LINEUP

Our collection of true crime dramas — all based on real events. Explore the stories behind the headlines and start watching today.

The Sixth Commandment

This is the story of how the meeting of teacher Peter Farquhar and student Ben Field set the stage for one of the most complex and confounding criminal cases in recent memory.

The Hunt for a Killer

This series is based on true stories about real homicide investigations in southern Sweden between 1989 and 2004, with police officers Per-Åke Åkesson and Monica Olhed leading the investigations.

White House Farm

The true story of a fateful night in August 1985 - when five members of the same family were murdered at an Essex farmhouse - and the ensuing police investigation and court case that followed.

Per Elisa - Il caso Claps

Potenza, September 1993: Elisa Claps leaves home one Sunday morning to attend Mass. No-one else sees her from that moment on - until her body reappears 17 years later in a church attic.

Des

Serial killer Dennis Nilsen was arrested in 1983: he readily admitted to all the murders but didn't remember any of the victims' names, thus launching the biggest police investigation in UK history.

The Serpent

Bangkok, 1975: Dutch diplomat Herman Knippenberg investigates the disappearance of a young couple who were last seen alive at the apartment of gem dealer Charles Sobhraj.

Until I Kill You

This mini-series tells the true story of Delia Balmer, a woman who survived horrifying violence at the hands of a man who should never have been free to commit his heinous crimes.

Bad Behind Bars: Jodi Arias

This mini-series tells the true story of Delia Balmer, a woman who survived horrifying violence at the hands of a man who should never have been free to commit his heinous crimes.

Sugar

Two young influencers are coaxed into joining a cruise ship; the dream trip quickly becomes a nightmare when the women find themselves ensnared in a deadly drug-smuggling operation.

Terror Comes Knocking: The Marcela Borges Story

Based on a true story. A pregnant woman, her husband and their young son find themselves in a life-or-death situation after masked gunmen break into their suburban Florida home and demand $200,000.

Left For Dead: The Ashley Reeves Story

In 2006, 17-year-old Ashley Reeves is left for dead in the woods following a brutal attack. With no memory of what happened, she begins a long and painful recovery.

Stolen By Their Father

The story of a woman who says goodbye to her young daughters only to discover that her abusive ex-husband has kidnapped them. She will risk everything to bring them home.

DON’T MISS A MOMENT

If you haven't seen them yet, start now. Already know them well? Experience these stories anew - True Crime Drama grips like fiction, but hits harder because it's real.