5 New True Crime Documentaries to Watch in March 2026
Get ready for another new lineup of true crime stories this March including both feature documentaries and docuseries revealing new interviews, footage, and expert analysis. Here are 5 new true crime documentaries to watch in March 2026.
Hunt for the Missing: Chicago – March 4 (Investigation Discovery & HBO Max)
“Following Retired Chicago Detective Pamela Childs, a fearless and unflinching investigator whose mission is to not let cold cases go forgotten, the series explores some of the city’s most haunting unsolved missing persons cases. Over the course of the series, Detective Childs unpacks several cold cases spanning decades, aiming to not only uncover new leads and find potential answers, but to restore potential hope or offer closure to the victims’ families and loved ones who have suffered immensely in the wake of their disappearance.”
A Friend, A Murderer – March 5 (Netflix)
“This is the story of how a series of horrific crimes affected a rural community in Denmark and how a Danish town’s close-knit community was transformed into distrust and fear. When the perpetrator is finally caught after eight years, it brings relief to the town – and to Denmark. But for Amanda, Nichlas and Kiri, it marks the beginning of their worst nightmare: the person they’ve feared for so long turns out to be one of their closest friends. During the trial, they realise that their former friend had planned and carried out assaults, kidnappings and murder while partying and having fun alongside them. The questions echo in their minds: Why didn’t I see anything? Were we ever really friends? And can I ever trust my own judgment again?”
Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese – March 6 (Hulu/Disney+)
“When 16-year-old Skylar Neese vanishes from her West Virginia home, her family and community are thrown into turmoil. As the search for answers intensifies, attention turns toward Skylar’s closest friends – uncovering a tangled web of secrets, betrayal, and identity. Told through social media posts, intimate interviews, and Skylar’s own words, Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese is a gripping true-crime docuseries that immerses viewers in the emotional intensity of adolescence. From the thrill of rebellion to the fragility of friendship, this three-part series captures the pressures of growing up in the digital age – and the devastating consequences when love turns to hate. Was Skylar escaping small-town monotony, caught up in a random act of violence, or the victim of a calculated betrayal? As the truth unfolds, the chilling series challenges our understanding of memory, trust, and loyalty.”
The TikTok Killer – March 6 (Netflix)
“In 2023, Esther Estepa, a 42-year-old woman, disappears in Spain after a trip during which she crossed paths with a social media content creator. With no answers, her family and those close to her begin their own search, retracing Esther’s final steps through messages, videos, and other digital traces that remain available even after her disappearance. The story unfolds through that digital footprint, which becomes one of the few sources to shed light on what happened. Directed by Héctor Muniente, the two-episode documentary miniseries draws on archival footage and interviews with those closest to Esther to tell an intimate, fragmented investigation one marked by uncertainty – where the digital world serves as an inadvertent archive of a real story that centers on the search for answers by those who knew her.”
Twisted Yoga – March 13 (Apple TV)
“Three-part documentary series that examines the rise and unraveling of a global tantric yoga movement that drew followers worldwide with promises of spiritual growth and belonging. Through the experiences of former students and investigative reporting across multiple countries, the series traces how an idealized wellness community became the subject of serious criminal allegations against its founder, Gregorian Bivolaru — allegations he denies and which remain under active court scrutiny. By weaving personal testimony with ongoing inquiry, “Twisted Yoga” offers a measured, human-centered exploration of belief, power, and the hidden dynamics within spiritual organizations.”
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