6 Crime Shows on HBO Max You've Probably Never Heard Of

As the nights grow longer and colder and the fall slowly but surely morphs into winter, we want to watch something bleak and blood-chilling. Fortunately, there are numerous crime shows out there to help you deal with this particular craving. The only problem is it can be hard to choose from among this multitude.

Here are six lesser-known HBO crime series worth considering.

The Night Of (2014, 1 season, 94%)

This reimagining of the British series Criminal Justice follows the investigation into the mysterious murder of a young woman found dead in the bed of her one-night-stand partner. Having consumed copious amounts of alcohol and drugs, the man cannot recall the events of the night leading up to the murder, leaving it up to the investigators to piece together what happened and determine his guilt or innocence.

I'll Be Gone in the Dark (2020, 1 season, 96%)

For those obsessed with true crime shows, this mini-series will send shivers down your spine. It follows a young woman whose passion for investigating the crimes of J.J. DeAngelo ruins her life. As she immerses herself in drugs and research, she gradually loses touch with reality and finds herself unable to complete her life's work.

Landscapers (2021, 1 season, 98%)

Starring Olivia Colman and David Thewlis, this British show centers around an innocuous-looking family who, shockingly, murder a woman's parents and hide their bodies in their garden.

Murder on Middle Beach (2020, 1 season, 100%)

Created by Madison Hamburg, this short documentary explores the unsolved murder of his mother, Barbara, in 2010. Throughout the four episodes, the director investigates his mother's past and fights to access the police files related to the crime.

Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York (2023, 1 season, 100%)

Another true crime series on the list, this documentary focuses on the notorious serial killer from the titular city who targeted gay men. The series explores the victims' lives, the aftermath of their murders, and how the media reported these events at the time.

Mind Over Murder (2022, 1 season, 100%)

This docu-series follows the extraordinary real-life story of six people from Nebraska who were wrongfully convicted of rape and murder in 1989 and exonerated twenty years later through DNA evidence. The show delves into the crime and the investigation process that led the five individuals to confess to the crimes even though they did not commit them.