True Criminals
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"2026 True Crime Awards honouree — a fixture of the UK independent true crime scene."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
- ✓Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders
- ✓Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
True Criminals runs through a new case every week — murders, serial offenders, and headline investigations — with a strong, opinionated single-host voice tying each episode together. The show picked up recognition at the 2026 True Crime Awards, part of a strong showing for independent UK true crime this year.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about True Criminals
What is True Criminals about?
True Criminals runs through a new case every week — murders, serial offenders, and headline investigations — with a strong, opinionated single-host voice tying each episode together. The show picked up recognition at the 2026 True Crime Awards, part of a strong showing for independent UK true crime this year.
Is True Criminals worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if you enjoy a strong single-host perspective on well-known cases". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. A weekly anthology of major true crime cases from Audio Bleach Global, recognised at the 2026 True Crime Awards for its host.
Who is True Criminals for?
True Criminals is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; Those interested in the psychology of serial offenders; Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system.
What is the best episode of True Criminals to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to True Criminals?
True Criminals is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to True Criminals?
If you enjoy True Criminals, you might also like: In the Dark, Serial, The Missing Cryptoqueen, Pipeline. See our full "Podcasts Like True Criminals" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Compelling, dark, host-led
- Episode length
- 40-60 min
- Episodes
- 90+ episodes
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United Kingdom
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