They Walk Among Us
UK listeners who want their own true crime podcast tradition rather than American-focused shows; international fans who want well-crafted British perspective on crime.
Podcasts Like They Walk Among Us
If you loved They Walk Among Us, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Murder, Serial Killer, Cold Case, Missing Person shows.
Why listeners love They Walk Among Us
They Walk Among Us is Britain's cornerstone true crime podcast — eight years, hundreds of cases, and still the standard by which all UK true crime is measured.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Serious, measured, empathetic
Presentation approach
Episode Length
~45-60 min per episode; released fortnightly; large backlog since 2016
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Co-hosted
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like They Walk Among Us
All Killa No Filla
True crime fans who appreciate British humour; listeners who want a fun but not flippant take on serial killers from two professional comedians who clearly care about their subject.
Casefile True Crime
Listeners who prefer documentary-style narration with high production standards and zero filler; purists who want the facts and nothing else.
RedHanded
True crime fans who want their listening to come with critical analysis of gender and power; UK and Ireland listeners; anyone who feels the mainstream genre ignores social context.
Intrigue: To Catch a King
BBC investigation into historical intrigue and crime connected to royalty and political power.
Birmingham Crime Files
Covers criminal cases from Birmingham and the West Midlands.
The Big Swindle
UK podcast investigating major financial frauds and swindles from British history and the present.
The Poisoner's Cabinet
UK podcast covering cases of poisoning from Victorian times to the present day.
Gone South
Narrative series about crime in the American South, now widening to other regions.
Son of a Hitman
Investigates hitman Charles Harrelson and the crimes linked to him.
A Million Other Choices
A Canadian-hosted, victim-centred true crime podcast covering murder and other criminal cases from around the world, with a particular interest in the Canadian justice system.
MURDERISH
Jami Rice tells real cases in full, from start to finish, with detailed research.
True Crime DEADLINE
Journalist Matt Johnson covers cold cases, unsolved mysteries and murders.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| They Walk Among Us (original) | Episodic | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| All Killa No Filla | Episodic | United Kingdom | 5/10 |
| Casefile True Crime | Episodic | Australia | 7/10 |
| RedHanded | Episodic | United Kingdom | 7/10 |
| Intrigue: To Catch a King | Episodic | United Kingdom | 6/10 |
| Birmingham Crime Files | Episodic | United Kingdom | 6/10 |
| The Big Swindle | Episodic | United Kingdom | 6/10 |
| The Poisoner's Cabinet | Episodic | United Kingdom | 6/10 |
| Gone South | Serialized | United States | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to They Walk Among Us?
The best alternatives to They Walk Among Us are podcasts that share its Murder, Serial Killer, Cold Case, Missing Person focus and episodic format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love They Walk Among Us?
They Walk Among Us is known for its serious, measured, empathetic approach to Murder and Serial Killer. 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 They Walk Among Us?
Episodes of They Walk Among Us are typically ~45-60 min per episode; released fortnightly; large backlog since 2016 long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to They Walk Among Us?
They Walk Among Us 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 They Walk Among Us to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Any standalone episode covering a UK case — British true crime is covered with local expertise unavailable elsewhere. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.