TV series

True Crimes

1992–1994 · 2 seasons

A grim, low-budget parade of real crimes, narrated with smug authority that makes the grimness feel oddly instructional and slightly tedious.

Overview: Each episode presents a new true crime case, modern or historical. Michael Winner hosts, providing exposition through voiceovers due to low production values. He often delivers a patronizing moral conclusion.
How it feels: Dark, cynical, bleak and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Crime, violence, death, justice
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
bleakstrength 1 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
violence
death
justice
morality
Places: None
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: anthology
true story
documentary
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild

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Genres: crime, documentary
Created by: Michael Winner
Starring: Michael Winner, David Cann, Nadia Sawalha, Delia Lindsay, Terrence Hardiman
Length: 2 seasons, 14 episodes, 30 min each
Country: United Kingdom
Languages: English