Unresolved
True crime fans who appreciate intellectual honesty — podcasts that say 'we don't know' when they don't know, rather than presenting false certainties; those who want depth over speed.
Podcasts Like Unresolved
If you loved Unresolved, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Cold Case, Murder, Missing Person shows.
Why listeners love Unresolved
Unresolved is true crime for people who are tired of false certainties — Michael Whelan tells you honestly when a case can't be solved, and somehow that's more satisfying than a manufactured verdict.
Binge Factor
5/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Episodic
New case with every episode
Style
Methodical, honest, serious
Presentation approach
Episode Length
Very long episodes; irregular release schedule; everything is thoroughly sourced
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Good if niche interests you
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Unresolved
Bear Brook
True crime fans fascinated by forensic science, DNA technology, and cold cases with a genuine scientific payoff.
Cold
True crime fans who appreciate methodical investigative journalism and are prepared for deeply upsetting content involving family violence.
Trace Evidence
True crime fans who prioritise research quality above all else; listeners frustrated by inaccuracies in mainstream true crime; those who want depth over speed.
They Will Kill
Sisters cover lesser-known and strange true crime cases.
Murder In The Rain
Two hosts cover cases from the Pacific Northwest.
Gone South
Narrative series about crime in the American South, now widening to other regions.
Michigan Monsters
Forgotten crimes and dark history from Michigan, told with some humour.
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.
Unsolved (RTÉ)
A weekly Irish cold-case podcast from RTÉ, presented by crime journalist Barry Cummins and 2FM presenter Katja Mia.
Profiler: True Crime Africa
A journalist and a forensic psychologist look at South African crimes.
Son of a Hitman
Investigates hitman Charles Harrelson and the crimes linked to him.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unresolved (original) | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| Bear Brook | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
| Cold | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Trace Evidence | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| They Will Kill | Episodic | United States | — |
| Murder In The Rain | Episodic | United States | — |
| Gone South | Serialized | United States | — |
| Michigan Monsters | Episodic | United States | — |
| A Million Other Choices | Episodic | Canada | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Unresolved?
The best alternatives to Unresolved are podcasts that share its Cold Case, Murder, 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 Unresolved?
Unresolved is known for its methodical, honest, serious approach to Cold Case and Murder. It scores 5/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it.
How long are episodes of Unresolved?
Episodes of Unresolved are typically Very long episodes; irregular release schedule; everything is thoroughly sourced long. It follows an episodic format, with each episode covering a different case.
Where can I listen to Unresolved?
Unresolved 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 Unresolved to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Any episode covering a case you're curious about — the depth is the reward. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.