Welcome to Best Evidence’s fifth annual Year in Review, in which we rejoice over the best true crime properties, roll our eyes at the worst, and mull the genre’s future. This week and next,  our crack team of experts will provide great podcast recommendations, hidden gems to seek out, and infuriating flops to avoid. You can find the whole series — as well as our past years in review — on our Year in Review page.

Today, we’re discussing the best true crime documentary or docuseries of the year. Let us know what you think in the comments, and please do share your own favorites there, too.

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