Betrayal
True crime fans interested in psychological crime, identity deception, and the personal devastation of discovering you were living with a secret; fans of Dirty John who want the same intimate betrayal format.
Podcasts Like Betrayal
If you loved Betrayal, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Fraud, Domestic Abuse shows.
Why listeners love Betrayal
Betrayal is true crime at its most personal — the moment you discover the person you chose to share your life with never existed, and everything you built together was a crime scene. It follows a serialized format — each season covers one case in depth, building suspense across episodes.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialized
One story told across multiple episodes
Style
Intimate, tense, emotionally devastating
Presentation approach
Episode Length
Multiple seasons; each season a standalone binge of 6-8 episodes
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Betrayal
Dirty John
True crime fans who love psychological manipulation, con artists, and domestic crime stories with high personal stakes.
Scamanda
True crime fans fascinated by con artists, medical fraud, and the psychology of long-term deception within close-knit communities.
Something Was Wrong
True crime fans who recognise that serious crimes don't always involve violence; survivors of abusive relationships who want their experiences validated; listeners interested in psychological manipulation and its aftermath.
Something Was Wrong
True crime fans who recognise that serious crimes don't always involve violence; survivors of abusive relationships who want their experiences validated; listeners interested in psychological manipulation and its aftermath.
Anatomy of a Scam
Explains how scams work in Australia and who runs them.
Sweet Bobby
Tortoise Media's definitive account of a years-long catfishing scheme — one of the most-discussed UK true crime podcasts of the decade.
The Retrievals
True crime fans interested in medical crime, systemic bias, and the treatment of women in healthcare; essential for anyone who has ever been dismissed by a doctor.
The Teacher's Pet
True crime fans who like journalism-driven investigations with massive real-world impact; anyone fascinated by domestic crime and institutional failure.
The Missing Cryptoqueen
BBC journalist Jamie Bartlett tracks down Dr Ruja Ignatova, who persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin before vanishing without a trace.
The Clearing
Amanda Knox and Jon Ronson examine cult psychology through the prism of Knox's own experience.
Sea of Lies
CBC's Uncover, hosted by Sam Mullins, follows a con man whose trail of stolen identities and deception crosses continents — until a Rolex watch helps crack the case.
Fraudacious
Novel and BBC Studios trace how a London boutique owner was drawn into befriending a client posing as a wealthy Russian socialite.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betrayal (original) | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Dirty John | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| Scamanda | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
| Something Was Wrong | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Something Was Wrong | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Anatomy of a Scam | Serialized | Australia | — |
| Sweet Bobby | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Retrievals | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| The Teacher's Pet | Serialized | Australia | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Betrayal?
The best alternatives to Betrayal are podcasts that share its Fraud, Domestic Abuse focus and serialized format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love Betrayal?
Betrayal is known for its intimate, tense, emotionally devastating approach to Fraud and Domestic Abuse. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it. It has earned a "Must Listen" rating from our editorial team.
How long are episodes of Betrayal?
Episodes of Betrayal are typically Multiple seasons; each season a standalone binge of 6-8 episodes long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Betrayal?
Betrayal is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Betrayal to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Season 1 Episode 1. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.