'Forensic Files' and 5 Other True Crime Shows to Watch on Sling Freestream
If you're a fan of true crime, you can watch all 400 episodes of 'Forensic Files' on Sling Freestream, no subscription required. Here's how, plus other true crime shows on the service.
There’s no getting around it: True Crime shows are immensely popular. We’ll let professional psychologists dive into the “why” of that statement, but regardless, people love watching shows about shocking crimes. If you’re one of the millions of Americans who are into the genre, Sling Freestream has a killer lineup of true crime shows you can watch for free.
From the forensic scientists who uncover hidden secrets to the law enforcement officials who apprehend and put the perpetrators on trial, Sling Freestream has so much true crime, it should come with a roll of yellow police tape. Here’s a look at the best true crime shows to watch with Sling Freestream. To start watching any of these shows, just click their title, or use the link below to launch Sling Freestream now, no subscription required!
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Forensic Files
One of the shows that put the true crime format on the map, Forensic Files debuted in April 1996 under the name Medical Detectives. Rebranding after season four, the series continued for 14 seasons and 400 episodes, across three different networks. Today, it’s seen as a groundbreaking show not just for the genre, but for its focus on forensic science, which was barely emerging when it first premiered.
The influence of Forensic Files isn’t only limited to other true crime shows. The hit CBS series CSI: Crime Scene Investigators lifted many elements from Forensic Files, including the stylization of its flashbacks. The show is also memorable for its narrator, Peter Thomas, who worked on all 400 episodes before passing away at the age of 91 in 2016.
Although Forensic Files is rightfully considered a pioneer in the true crime space, not all of its episodes focused on criminals; frequently, episodes would show how forensic science could help exonerate the innocent. In this way, the show demonstrated how forensic investigators could not only assist law enforcement, but criminal justice reformers working on behalf of those who had been falsely imprisoned.
With more episodes than there are days in a year and an impact that extends beyond the TV screen, you don’t need a degree in forensics to figure out that Forensic Files is one of the most important true crime shows. With Sling Freestream, you can watch all 15 seasons and 400 episodes!
How to Watch with Sling Freestream - All episodes are available in a non-stop liner feed and on-demand with FilmRise Forensic Files.
Meet, Marry, Murder
As true crime fans know all too well, many murder investigations involve spouses and partners. As its name indicates, Meet, Marry, Murder focuses on these types of crimes. Each hour-long episode – which uses extensive interview and documentary footage instead of reenactments – is centered on one of these cases: The very first episode tells the story of Kelly Cochran, and the episode’s description says, “Kelly and Jason Cochran made a pact to kill anyone who came between them. Jason had no idea Kelly would get a taste for murder.” According to IMDB, other top-rated episodes focus on the Malcolm Webster case, an episode on UKIP Councillor Stephen Searle, and one that’s about murder by an alligator.
How to Watch With Sling Freestream - Watch All Episodes On-Demand with FilmRise.
The FBI Files
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As indicated above, plenty of true crime series focus on deadly domestic situations. However, The FBI Files takes an in-depth look at some of the most notorious cases in U.S. history. Specifically, The FBI Files centers around murders, drug cases, bank heists, and kidnappings where Federal officers are called into assist with or take over for local police departments. While there are episodes about the John Gotti case, the Unibomber, and other high-profile criminals, some of the top-rated episodes on IMDB are around less-known cases like a series of murders in Vienna, Austria and a serial killer in the wild of Alaska.
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Sex, Lies & Murder
The title of this series may be blunt, but it certainly delivers on its concept. Featuring true crime stories with a salacious hook (don’t worry, it’s still rated TV-14), Sex, Lies & Murde r focuses mostly on soured relationships and their deadly consequences, with a lot of interviews with true crime experts and journalists. “Vegas Black Widow,” “Sex, Lies & Witchcraft,” “Teachers Affair” and “Sex game Gone Wrong”: These episode titles should give you a good idea of what you’re in store for. Trust us, no one here is judging. In fact, Sex, Lies & Murder deserves bonus points for its lack of pretentiousness. When it comes to true crime stories, that’s really a virtue.
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World's Most Evil Killers
Similar to the show above, World's Most Evil Killers gets high marks for truth in advertising. Each episode features a criminologist who has taken a deep dive into the twisted minds of those accused of incomprehensible crimes. If you’re already familiar with these names, each episode is titled after its killer subject, so you can revisit the stories you know, or find out more about those who you don’t. World's Most Evil Killers may not be subtle in its name, but somewhat surprisingly, its methodical style provides context about the troubling circumstances that molded these notorious killers.
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Cops Reloaded
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The long-running FOX show Cops was a pioneer in not only true crime but reality television as well. With hundreds of episodes already completed (the total now stands at 1,175, according to Wikipedia), Cops Reloaded premiered in 2013 with slightly edited segments taken from older episodes, and often repackaged into theme shows. In this sense, Cops Reloaded is something like a greatest hits version of the original show, with episodes in various genres like “car stuff,” “drug stuff,” or, often, “stupid criminal stuff.”
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