Some of the best fiction is based in reality, and these are excellent examples of compelling scripted television inspired by ...

Based on the 2004 docuseries of the same name, The Staircase follows the bizarre case of author and father Michael Peterson (played by Colin Firth), who is accused of murdering his wife Kathleen (Toni ...

In this episode, we explore various true crime stories and delve into the psychological aspects of the presented cases.

Dateline: Unforgettable Season 7 Episode 9, “The Day Alissa Disappeared,” revisits the disappearance of 17-year-old Alissa ...

Fans of true-crime stories are most likely dedicated viewers of both 20/20 and Dateline, two similar shows that both air on Friday nights (on ABC and NBC, respectively). The two long-running news ...

Pulling together a limited series, especially based on a true subject, isn’t an easy task — and it’s always tackled differently, as discussed at Variety’s A Night in the Writers Room: Awards Season ...