Hulu provides a robust selection of true crime documentaries, catering to a variety of tastes from sensationalized accounts to more journalistic explorations. The streamer's library includes narratives about corporate deception, notorious cult leaders, and significant allegations of abuse.
Among the highlighted documentaries is "Blood and Myth," which delves into homicides within an Inuit community in Alaska. The film examines claims of supernatural possession as a motive for murder and follows a writer's investigation into the case. Another notable title is "WeWork: or The Making and Breaking of a $47 Billion Unicorn," chronicling the rise and fall of the co-working giant WeWork and its controversial founder, Adam Neumann.
The documentary "Leave No Trace" addresses the widespread sexual abuse allegations within the Boy Scouts of America, detailing the organization's alleged cover-ups and the subsequent massive settlement. This film is described as a difficult but necessary piece of journalism.
"Fyre Fraud" revisits the infamous Fyre Festival, exploring the elaborate deception that led to its collapse and the public's fascination with the event's spectacular failure. Similarly, "Fanatical: The Catfishing of Tegan and Sara" recounts the story of how the identities of the musical duo Tegan and Sara were stolen and used by a catfish online, highlighting issues of online privacy and celebrity identity theft.
"My Grandfather Charles Manson" offers a personal perspective on the legacy of the infamous cult leader, as filmmaker Sophia Maddox explores her own familial connection to Charles Manson. The documentary probes the nature versus nurture debate through this direct lineage.
"#SKYKING" details the tragic events surrounding Richard “Beebo” Russell, who stole a plane without piloting experience. The film uses real-time audio to reconstruct the man's mental health breakdown and the subsequent events. "God Forbid: The Scandal That Brought Down a Dynasty" focuses on the downfall of Jerry Falwell Jr., exploring allegations of infidelity and hypocrisy within a prominent religious family.
"The Jewel Thief" chronicles the exploits of Gerald Blanchard, a man who committed high-stakes thefts, including the alleged theft of Austria's crown jewel, while evading capture. The documentary features Blanchard himself as an interviewee. Finally, "The Contestant" documents the extreme reality show "Denpa Shonen: A Life in Prizes," where a participant was subjected to months of hardship and psychological manipulation, raising ethical questions about exploitation in entertainment.