The Binge Crimes: Cut, Color, Kill
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"A Hollywood-adjacent murder case with a strong sense of LA salon-world atmosphere."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
- −Must listen in order — cannot dip in and out between episodes
About this podcast
Fabio Sementilli had built a life that looked like the Hollywood dream — known as 'Big Daddy', a larger-than-life celebrity hairstylist with a stylish beard and an infectious laugh. Cut, Color, Kill, part of Sony's Binge Crimes strand, follows the investigation into his murder and what it revealed about the people closest to him.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Binge Crimes: Cut, Color, Kill
What is The Binge Crimes: Cut, Color, Kill about?
Fabio Sementilli had built a life that looked like the Hollywood dream — known as 'Big Daddy', a larger-than-life celebrity hairstylist with a stylish beard and an infectious laugh. Cut, Color, Kill, part of Sony's Binge Crimes strand, follows the investigation into his murder and what it revealed about the people closest to him.
Is The Binge Crimes: Cut, Color, Kill worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if you want a Hollywood-adjacent case with a genuine sense of place". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. Sony's Binge Crimes strand follows the murder of celebrity hairstylist Fabio Sementilli, a fixture of the LA salon scene known as 'Big Daddy'.
Who is The Binge Crimes: Cut, Color, Kill for?
The Binge Crimes: Cut, Color, Kill is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news.
What is the best episode of The Binge Crimes: Cut, Color, Kill to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
Where can I listen to The Binge Crimes: Cut, Color, Kill?
The Binge Crimes: Cut, Color, Kill is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to The Binge Crimes: Cut, Color, Kill?
If you enjoy The Binge Crimes: Cut, Color, Kill, you might also like: Crime Next Door: The Beast of Birkenhead, Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast, In the Dark, Serial. See our full "Podcasts Like The Binge Crimes: Cut, Color, Kill" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Cinematic, serious, compelling
- Episode length
- 35-45 min
- Episodes
- 7 episodes
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United States
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