THREE
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"A wrongfully convicted host applying that lived experience directly to other contested convictions."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
- ✓Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates
- ✓Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode
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
For over 30 years, the murder of 23-year-old Dana Ireland haunted the island of Hawai'i, leaving behind a tangled web of suspicion, betrayal, and unanswered questions — three men were convicted. THREE, hosted by exoneree Amanda Knox, brings a rare firsthand perspective to cases involving wrongful conviction and justice system failures.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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What is THREE about?
For over 30 years, the murder of 23-year-old Dana Ireland haunted the island of Hawai'i, leaving behind a tangled web of suspicion, betrayal, and unanswered questions — three men were convicted. THREE, hosted by exoneree Amanda Knox, brings a rare firsthand perspective to cases involving wrongful conviction and justice system failures.
Is THREE worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if you want an exoneree's unique perspective on convictions gone wrong". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. Exoneree Amanda Knox hosts a deep dive into wrongful-conviction cases — season one covers the 30-year mystery of Dana Ireland's murder in Hawai'i.
Who is THREE for?
THREE is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.
What is the best episode of THREE 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 THREE?
THREE is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to THREE?
If you enjoy THREE, you might also like: In the Dark, Serial, The Missing Cryptoqueen, Pipeline. See our full "Podcasts Like THREE" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Personal, investigative, morally complex
- Episode length
- 40-50 min
- Episodes
- Season 1: Dana Ireland case
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Country
- United States
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