The true crime subgenre features real-life criminal cases, investigations, trials, and events. The stories are based on actual events and real individuals, often focusing on notorious crimes, criminal figures, and the justice system.

Lee Norris and Ciara Moriarty in Zodiac (2007)

The crime genre features criminal activities, investigations, law enforcement, crimes, and the pursuit of justice. Crime stories often revolve around the planning, execution, and consequences of criminal acts, as well as the efforts to solve and prevent such acts. They explore various aspects of criminal behavior, motives, and the moral dilemmas faced by both perpetrators and those seeking to uphold the law.

James Gandolfini, Edie Falco, Sharon Angela, Max Casella, Dan Grimaldi, Joe Perrino, Donna Pescow, Jamie Lynn Sigler, Tony Sirico, and Michael Drayer in The Sopranos (1999)

The documentary is a form of non-fiction storytelling that aims to present factual information, insights, and perspectives on real-world subjects, events, issues, or people. Documentaries can cover a wide range of topics, including history, science, culture, social issues, nature, biographies, and more.

Dziga Vertov in Man with a Movie Camera (1929)

Bear Brook is a true crime and investigatory podcast that looks at the case of four bodies discovered in two barrels in Bear Brook State Park in Allenstown, New Hampshire. The program is hosted by Jason Moon who investigates the quadruple homicide in hope of identifying the victims and killer.

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