Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Dateline List

• 20/20 - Similar investigative journalism exploring true crime stories.
• Dateline NBC - The same series featuring true crime stories and in-depth investigations.
• 48 Hours - Investigative journalism program focusing on crime and criminal justice.
• Criminal Minds - Follows a team of profilers as they analyze and catch criminals.
• Murder in the First - Focuses on homicide detectives investigating different cases each season.
• Mindhunter - Follows FBI agents developing criminal profiling techniques during the late 1970s.
• The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst - Documentary series that chronicles real-life murder cases.
• The Keepers - Investigates the unsolved murder of a nun and the secrets behind it.
• Making a Murderer - Documentary series that follows the story of Steven Avery, exonerated and then accused of murder.
• The Confessions Tapes - Explores cases where convictions were based on confessions that may have been coerced.
• Evil Lives Here - Victims’ loved ones recount their experiences with murderers living among them.
• Forensic Files - Investigates various crimes through forensic science and evidence.
• Cold Case Files - Focuses on solving cold cases after years of being unsolved.
• Unsolved Mysteries - Explores true crimes and paranormal events seeking audience assistance to solve them.
• The Staircase - Follows the criminal trial of Michael Peterson accused of murdering his wife.
• Deadly Women - Examines crimes committed by women and the psychological motivations behind them.
• Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez - Analyzes the life and murder cases associated with NFL player Aaron Hernandez.
• Real Detective - Reenacts real murder investigations and interviews detectives involved.
• The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann - Examines the high-profile case of the abduction of Madeleine McCann.
• American Murder: The Family Next Door - A documentary chronicling the true-crime story of Chris Watts' family murder.
• Cops - Follows police officers during their work, highlighting crime and investigations.
• Behavioral Analysis Unit - A look into the profiling and behavior analysis in criminal investigations.
• The O.J. Simpson Trial: The People vs. O.J. Simpson - A dramatized retelling of the infamous O.J. Simpson murder trial.
• The First 48 - Follows homicide detectives in the critical first two days after a crime.
• Your Worst Nightmare - Recounts true stories of dangerous encounters with criminals.
• The FBI Files - Documents real FBI cases and the investigations that bring criminals to justice.
• The Murder Tapes - Real, raw footage from police investigations of murder cases.
• Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death - Continues the exploration of the impact of living with a criminal.
• Crimes That Changed America - Highlights significant crimes and their impact on American society.
• Stolen Voices, Buried Secrets - Reveals dark stories behind crimes that went unsolved for years.
• The Killer Inside Me - A dramatic portrayal of a lawman who doubles as a murderer.
• Who Killed Jane Doe? - Explores real-life investigations into unidentified murder victims.
• Serving Life - Documentary about inmates serving life sentences, including their crimes.
• American Greed - Focuses on the crimes of con artists, frauds, and scandals.
• Inside the Criminal Mind - Examines the motives and psychology behind various crimes.
• Snowfall - Fictional but tackles drug crime and its impact on society.
• The Family I Had - Explores family dynamics after murder and loss, similar to personal crime narratives.
• Truth and Lies: Jeffrey Epstein - Investigates the crimes and dark dealings of notorious figures.
• The Investigation - Dramatized retelling of the investigation into the murder of journalist Kim Wall.
• Mind Over Murder - Explores a wrongful conviction and the subsequent investigation and implications.
• Unmasking a Killer - Examines unsolved murders and attempts to uncover the truth.

Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The First 48 List

• Homicide Hunter: Lt. Joe Kenda - Follows a real-life detective as he revisits his most challenging cases.
• Cold Case Files - Explores cold cases and the investigative work to solve them.
• The Killer Inside Me - A psychological thriller that delves into the mind of a murderer.
• Forensic Files - Focuses on forensic science to solve crimes, similar investigative theme.
• Real Detective - Real detectives share their most chilling cases from their perspective.
• Deadly Women - Examines female criminals and their motives for murder.
• 60 Days In - Involves undercover participants in jails to expose issues within the system.
• Criminal Minds - Follows a team of profilers as they solve criminal cases.
• The Real World: The New Orleans - Features the real-life happenings and emotions of individuals as they navigate their unique situations.
• Beyond Scared Straight - Highlights the impact of prison life on at-risk youth.
• Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel - Investigates the mysterious disappearance in the notorious hotel.
• The First 48: Missing Persons - A spin-off of The First 48 focusing on missing persons cases.
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Follows police and detectives in solving sexual crimes.
• My Favorite Murder - A true crime comedy podcast that discusses real murder cases.
• The Killing - A police investigation shows the impact of crime on victims' families.
• Killer Inside Me - Examines the life of a killer from their perspective.
• Unsolved Mysteries - Re-examines unsolved crimes and mysteries with real footage.
• Murder Among Friends - Discusses cases where friendships turn deadly.
• Tonight's Crime With the FBI - Investigates ongoing criminal cases with FBI involvement.
• When They See Us - Dramatizes the real-life wrongful conviction of the Central Park Five.
• The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann - Explores a real missing person case with media coverage.
• American Murder: The Family Next Door - Examines a murder case through social media and news footage.
• After the First 48 - Follows the aftermath of cases featured in The First 48.
• Your Worst Nightmare - Explores chilling true crime stories based on personal experiences.
• The Confession Tapes - Investigates cases where people confess to crimes they may not have committed.
• Bad Girls Club - Follows women in a house as their personalities lead to conflicts and tensions.
• Inside the Criminal Mind - Explores the psyche of criminals to understand their motivations.
• I Am a Killer - Interviews death row inmates to shed light on their lives and crimes.
• Making a Murderer - Follows the plight of a man wrongfully convicted and his subsequent trial.
• Breaking Homicide - Investigates cold cases with insights from experts.
• The Murder of Laci Peterson - Investigates a high-profile murder case in detail.
• Evil Lives Here - Victims share their experiences with loved ones who turned out to be killers.
• The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst - A documentary series that investigates real estate heir Robert Durst's connections to murder.
• Harlan Coben's The Stranger - A mystery series based on the unraveling of secrets and threats.
• The Night Stalker - Explores the real-life crimes of a notorious serial killer.
• Who Killed Jane Doe? - Investigates Jane Doe cases to uncover their identities and stories.
• Fear Thy Neighbor - Explores real-life crimes that occur between neighbors.
• The Family I Had - A documentary focusing on a family's grief and the investigation into their loss.
• Trial By Media - Examines high-profile criminal trials and their impact on society.
• The Keepers - Investigates the unsolved murder of a nun and its connection to abuse in the community.