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Netflix has been digging heavily into true-crime over the last few years and it’s seemingly paying off.

In the streamer’s latest data dump – its What We Watched engagement report – there are a slew of true-crime series including American Murder: Laci Peterson, Worst Ex Ever, Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey and This Is the Zodiac Speaking entering its top ten with The Menendez Brothers doc leading the list.

The Menendez Brothers, the Alejandro Hartmann-directed doc, premiered after Ryan Murphy’s buzzy Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story series and scored 39.2M views.

American Murder: Laci Peterson topped the series list with 37.4M views. That series, which told the story of the murder of the American woman murdered by her husband while she was eight months pregnant. It is part of Netflix’s American Murder strand, which was just responsible for the Gabby Petito three-series that launched this month.

With so many documentaries about the rise and fall of Sean “Diddy” Combs released or in the works, producer Ari Mark initially didn’t think he would tackle the subject. But then he developed a relationship with Ariel Mitchell, the attorney representing several cases against the entertainment mogul and realized “there was a much more victim-forward approach” he could take. He also got in touch with a childhood friend who grew up in the same house as Combs.

“When we heard his perspective, it really clicked for us that this could be something more layered and unexpected — a raw exclusive look at Sean Combs long before he was Puff, long before he was Diddy,” Mark tells The Hollywood Reporter ahead of Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy‘s release. “We all have an origin story [and] we learned about his upbringing, we learned about him as an outcast, we learned about his bullying,...

David Fincher has a thing for serial killers. During his lengthy and successful career, the filmmaker has wowed audiences on both the big and small screen alike with titles including Seven and Mindhunter, respectively. In 2007, he brought a true story to cinemas everywhere and took on a decades-long unsolved case when he paired up with leading stars Robert Downey Jr. and Jake Gyllenhaal on Zodiac. The feature centered around the titular killer who left chaos and uncertainty in his wake after committing a slew of murders in the San Francisco Bay Area in the late ‘60s. With the film focusing on one primary suspect, Arthur Leigh Allen, the plot could easily be seen as a serial killer thriller with the most likely perp at the center. However, that’s not how Fincher viewed it.

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There’s just something about true crime, isn’t there? Something that shoots that corkscrew sensation up your spine like nothing else can, a window into the darkest parts of humanity that you can look through from the comfort of your couch. If true crime is your favorite genre and you’re looking to stream without busting your budget, I’ve created a bundle of four streaming services for less than $30 per month that will help you do it!

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The bundle starts with Peacock, which carries a fantastic amount of true crime in its library. The streamer offers titles like “Dateline,” “Prosecuting Evil with Kelly Siegler,” “Dr. Death: Cutthroat Conman,” “TikTok Star Murders,...

For the last 50 decades, the identity of the Zodiac Killer has remained one of the most puzzling cold cases in American true-crime culture. With countless suspects emerging and fading into obscurity, the serial killer struck terror throughout Northern California’s Bay Area in the late 1960s, inspiring countless podcasts, books, and even the 2007 Zodiac film starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Mark Ruffalo, and Robert Downey Jr.

For those who are unaware of the cold killer, the Zodiac Killer is an unidentified serial murderer who terrorized Northern California. He is infamous for his cryptic letters, taunting authorities with symbols, ciphers, and claims of several unsolved murders. The Zodiac Killer also claimed to have killed 37 people, but only five murders and two attempted murders have been linked to him. Despite extensive investigations, the Zodiac Killer’s identity remains a mystery, except, for Arthur Leigh Allen, a former elementary school teacher and convicted sex offender,...

Tyler Perry's new drama TV series Beauty in Black has reached the summit of the Netflix charts, despite a lukewarm Rotten Tomatoes rating. The show was created, directed, and executive produced by Perry - best-known to audiences for his Madea character - via his production company, Tyler Perry Studios. It follows a stripper as she gets entangled with the wealthy yet dysfunctional family behind a global cosmetics empire. The 8-episode series dropped on Netflix on October 24, and has quickly risen on the Netflix charts.

Beauty in Black has performed well despite a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 47%, and, per Netflix, is the most watched English-language TV show globally over the past week, with more than 8.7 million views, and 57.4 million viewing hours for the week of October 28 through November 3. It ranked above titles such as Territory season 1, The Diplomat season 2, This is the Zodiac Speaking, The Lincoln Lawyer season 3, The Manhattan Alien Abduction,...

Beauty in Black. (L to R) Taylor Polidore Williams as Kimmie, Amber Reign Smith as Rain in episode 101 of Beauty in Black. Cr. Calvin Ashford/Netflix © 2024 Thrillers were a clear favorite this week, with several gripping titles dominating the charts. Tyler Perry’s first Netflix series, Beauty in Black, captivated audiences and seized the #1 spot on the English TV list with 8.7 million views. Meanwhile, Don’t Move, starring Kelsey Asbille and Finn Wittrock, held strong as the most-watched English film for the second week in a row, racking up an impressive 28 million views. Y2K slasher Time Cut, featuring Madison Bailey and Antonia Gentry, also resonated with viewers, debuting at #2 on the English Films list with 22.9 million views. International thrillers also made their mark, with Polish series Go Ahead Brother topping the Non-English TV list, alongside Thai horror Don’t Come Home and the Korean hit Hellbound. Returning favorites continued to draw in viewers,...

Tyler Perry’s “Beauty in Black” series is gaining more traction as it rose to become Netflix’s most-watched TV series of the week.

After the series debuted as the No. 4 most-watched Netflix TV show with 5.6 million views from its Oct. 24 premiere through Oct. 27, “Beauty in Black” got a significant viewership boost in its second week, logging 8.7 million views during the week of Oct. 28.

Viewership for “Beauty in Black” outpaced “Territory,” which took the No. 2 spot on the TV list with 6.3 million views, as well as the Season 2 debut of “The Diplomat,” which scored 5.6 million views in the four-day interval between its Oct. 31 premiere and Nov. 3. Likewise, “This Is the Zodiac Speaking” took the No. 4 spot on the list with 5.5 million views this week while “The Lincoln Lawyer” Season...

After debuting as Netflix’s fourth-most-watched series in its first four days of availability, Tyler Perry’s “Beauty in Black” has risen to the top of the streamer’s TV chart for Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, hitting 8.7 million views in its first full week of streaming.

That’s a 55% increase from the 5.6 million views it achieved on last week’s Netflix Top 10, when it came behind “The Lincoln Lawyer” Season 3, “This Is the Zodiac Speaking” and “Territory.” During the Oct. 28-Nov. 3 viewing window, those titles fell further down the chart: “Territory” took second place, “This Is the Zodiac Speaking” took fourth, both in their first full weeks of availability, and “The Lincoln Lawyer” landed in fifth place in its second full week.

The No. 3 title was “The Diplomat,” which returned with its second season and hit 5.6 million views in its first four days of streaming.

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Whether it's Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes, The John Wayne Gacy Tapes, or The Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes, Netflix has been providing at-home crime investigators with a satisfying amount of shocking true-crime documentaries. Exploring the background of the notorious killers, the details of their utterly disturbing crimes, and the daunting consequences that followed in great detail, the true-crime genre continues to glue viewers to the screen and invites them to put on their investigator glasses.

While there are many aspects that make this type of documentary so addicting, its easy to establish what the most exciting part about true-crime documentaries is: examining the evidence. Its common sense that looking into the evidence that ties a suspect to a crime is an essential part of true-crime documentaries, but This Is the Zodiac Speaking evidently didnt get the memo.

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The run-up to Halloween is peak spooky season, and this week’s Samba TV Weekly Wrap Report proves that streaming audiences are flocking to scary fare. Yet despite an influx of horror flicks, thrillers, and serial killer content, none of it can scare “The Penguin” out of the top spot.

Collin Farrell’s turn as Gotham City’s bird-like crime boss has held the top spot for six consecutive weeks and shows no sign of stopping, with two more episodes to go in the Max/HBO series.

Now, let’s count the creepies. “Woman of the Hour,” in second place again this week, tells the how-can-this-be-real-life story of serial killer Rodney Alcala appearing as a contestant on “The Dating Game” in the 1970s. Newcomer “Don’t Move” is No. 4 this week, with 1.1 million households watching the Netflix horror movie in the first three days it was available.

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The crime drama continues to be a popular sub-genre that captivates audiences, often featuring highly flawed characters and street-level stakes. This year, Apple TV+'s Presumed Innocent is one of the biggest breakout crime dramas, in addition to Netflix's Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. The latter speaks to a further sub-genre of this sub-genre, which is crime dramas based on true stories.

In recent years, the true-crime TV sub-genre has seen popular titles like Mindhunter, The Staircase, Unbelievable, The Dropout, Hulu's Under the Bridge, and The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. These shows often feature impressive casts, and they frequently become major streaming hits. Netflix, in particular, has become a go-to destination for these types of shows, which vary from truly chilling to more comedic.

Escape At Dannemora Finds New Success On Netflix The Crime Drama Show Has Become A Viewership Hit

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Netflix's new documentary This is the Zodiac Speaking revisits the mysterious case of the Zodiac killer, who terrorized the Californian coastline in the 1960s and 1970s. Featuring the Seawater family, who intimately knew the police's chief suspect, Arthur Leigh Allen, the film squarely concludes that Allen was indeed the man known as the Zodiac. The murders were made all the more intriguing by the Zodiac's use of letters and ciphers, per ciphermysteries.com, which he sent to the police and the media, teasing and taunting them to discover him.

This is the Zodiac Speaking presents new evidence that implicates Allen, the Seawater children's teacher and family friend. David, Don, and Connie Seawater saw Allen as a father figure who took them on sailing and race trips, some of which they later recognized as corresponding with the sites of Zodiac-related murders and attacks.

Don’t Move had a monster premiere weekend on Netflix, raking in 20.2M views in the just few days following its October 25 debut.

That put it at the top of the English-language films list for the week of October 21 to 27. Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut Woman of the Hour remained in second place for another week, though viewership rose to 13.2M views (up from just under 10M the week prior).

True crime has been eating up most of Netflix’s Top 10 as of late, with Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story holding onto seventh place on the English TV list with another 3.3M views. The streamer’s documentary The Menendez Brothers, which features new interviews with the brothers, took eighth place, also with 3.3M views.

Meanwhile, This is the Zodiac Speaking, the latest docuseries about the Zodiac Killer, debuted in second place among TV with 7.5M views.

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The Zodiac Killer remains a haunting figure in American crime history, infamous for his chilling murders and cryptic ciphers that captivated the public. His story, which began in the late 1960s with the deaths of at least five known victims, has inspired countless media portrayals. Netflix's new docuseries, This is the Zodiac Speaking, quickly rose to the top of the platforms charts, demonstrating the ongoing fascination with the unsolved Zodiac Killer case.

Directed by Phil Lott and Ari Mark, this three-part series focuses on prime suspect Arthur Leigh Allen, echoing themes from David Finchers acclaimed film Zodiac. This renewed interest in the Zodiac murders opens the door for viewers to explore more compelling documentaries that delve into chilling details and psychological insights from other cases, providing a richer understanding of the 20th centurys most notorious criminals.

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Clip Farming has been a recurrent feature on social media which a lot of viewers have expressed annoyance against. Unfortunately, it seems like a popular streaming platform has also jumped on the bandwagon of the trend.

Netflix’s new feature Moments has been introduced so that users can bookmark, rewatch, and share their favorite moments from shows but that is not all. To some this feature seems like a scheme for something else, it would help not only discourage people from taking screenshots but also promote clip farming on the site and related shows.

The ethical screen-sharing: Netflix’s new initiative

Variety released an article about Netflix’s new feature, explaining in detail what it means for users. Moments would allow viewers to save and rewatch their favorite clips from shows on the site.

With Moments, members can quickly bookmark a scene while watching on their phone, saving it directly...

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As explored in Netflix's This Is the Zodiac Speaking, the Zodiac Killer has remained an enigma, captivating true-crime enthusiasts and investigators alike. Active in Northern California during the late 1960s, the Zodiac is believed to be responsible for at least five confirmed homicides, though some speculate the actual number could be much higher. The killer's chilling ability to elude law enforcement and his penchant for taunting authorities through cryptic letters only added to the fear he instilled in the Bay Area community.

As the mystery deepened, numerous Zodiac suspects emerged, yet none have definitively been proven guilty, leaving families and investigators searching for answers. The release of Netflixs documentary has reignited interest in one of the most infamous suspects, Arthur Leigh Allen. While police named him as a primary suspect decades ago, the case remains unsolved, and the list of potential perpetrators continues to grow.

True-crime lovers really cant catch their breath these days, because Netflix has released yet another shocking documentary series, and its mind-boggling, to say the least. This Is the Zodiac Speaking is the new true-crime docu-series, which explores the life of the prime suspect behind the notorious Zodiac killer who murdered at least five people in Northern California during the '60s. The Netflix true-crime series dives into the investigation of the Zodiacs disturbing crimes and takes a detailed look at the connections between the Zodiac killer and an elementary school teacher, Arthur Leigh Allen.

Playing a key role in this chilling Netflix documentary and in the revelation of the Zodiac killer is the Seawater family. Phyllis and her children shared a close connection with Mr. Allen, who not only was David, Don, and Connies teacher but also became a role model and close friend to them. Throughout their entire lives,...

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The enduring mystery of the Zodiac Killer has captivated the public for decades, with countless theories and suspects emerging over the years, resurfacing with the Netflix documentary This Is The Zodiac Speaking. The Zodiac documentary also presents new evidence. One of the most compelling figures in the case has been Detective Dave Toschi, the lead investigator for the San Francisco Police Department (Sfpd). As detailed in the documentary, Toschi's involvement with the case was deep and personal.

Toschis preoccupation with the crimes was evident throughout his career, even after he retired from the Sfpd. Toschi's unwavering belief in Allen as the Zodiac, despite the lack of definitive proof, has been a subject of much debate and speculation. His relentless pursuit of Zodiac suspects and his enduring legacy continue to fascinate true crime viewers especially in light of This is The Zodiac Speaking's revelations.

The Zodiac Killer is one of the most infamous and mysterious serial killers in American history, responsible for a series of brutal murders in Northern California between 1968 and 1969, explored once again in Netflix's new docuseries This Is the Zodiac Speaking. He claimed multiple victims and terrorized the public by sending cryptic letters and ciphers to local newspapers, taunting law enforcement with threats and demands. Despite numerous investigations and a few suspects, including Arthur Leigh Allen, the true identity of the Zodiac Killer remains unsolved.

The confirmed murders attributed to the Zodiac Killer include two attacks on couples in remote areas and the fatal shooting of a cab driver in San Francisco. Beyond these five cases, the Zodiac Killer suggested in his letter ciphers that he had killed many more people, though police were unable to verify these claims with concrete evidence. Some experts believe the Zodiac may have been...

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Netflix's shocking new documentary This Is The Zodiac Speaking offers new and persuasive evidence that chief suspect Arthur Leigh Allen was, in fact, the real Zodiac killer. Centered around the new testimony of the Seawater family, who knew Allen well, the documentary reveals that not only were the Seawater children with Allen at or around some of the Zodiac's crime scenes, the eldest brother, David, insists that Allen confessed to him in a phone call that he was, indeed, the mysterious killer.

David's story is compelling, but not decisive. There are several strong arguments to suggest that Allen was not the Zodiac; for instance, DNA samples taken from the killer's letters and envelopes did not match Allen's; Bryan C Hartnell, one of only two victims to survive a Zodiac attack, gave the authorities a very different description of his...

A new true crime show, This Is The Zodiac Speaking, recently hit the number one spot on Netflix's Top 10, which is a great reminder for audiences to check out another Zodiac killer movie. This Is The Zodiac Speaking is a 2024 docuseries following a family who offers shocking testimony about a suspect in the Zodiac Killer case. The Zodiac Killer is a serial killer who murdered at least five people from 1968 to 1969. What makes him so interesting is the coded messages he would send to his local newspaper, and the fact that the Zodiac was never caught.

This Is The Zodiac Speaking only has three episodes, yet it has managed to quickly rise to the top of Netflix's charts. The series offers new information about the Zodiac case, while also filling in those viewers who have never heard of the Zodiac before. Arguably, This Is The Zodiac Speaking is so...

At the moment, both of Netflix's #1 trending titles, This Is The Zodiac Speaking and Woman Of The Hour, are in the true crime genre, which highlights the specific kinds of crime stories audiences are currently interested in. Released just a few days ago, This Is The Zodiac Speaking is a docuseries following a family who gives groundbreaking testimony about a Zodiac Killer suspect. Meanwhile, Woman of the Hour is a feature film centering on the real-life story of when serial killer Rodney Acala appeared on the 1970s TV show, The Dating Game.

Although both these projects were only recently released, they have both garnered quite a bit of attention. Aside from being the top trending titles on Netflix, both have received critical praise. Woman of the Hour has a Certified Fresh 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, meanwhile This Is The Zodiac Speaking has stirred up significant conversation about new information surrounding the Zodiac Killer case.

Even though the Halloween holiday isn't technically until next week, the weekend of Oct. 25 will the unofficial weekend for celebration festivities. It's the perfect weekend to add all your favorite seasonal movies and shows to your watch list, but if you're in the mood to watch something new on Netflix, the streamer has a trio of hot new releases perfect for weekend watching.

Beyond Territory, Beauty in Black, and Don't Move, Netflix also offer so many great titles in its top 10 rankings right now. The true crime docuseries This Is the Zodiac Speaking and Anna Kendrick's directorial debut Woman of the Hour quickly took the top spots for TV and movies, while Escape at Dannemora, Kung Fu Panda 4, Family Pack, and The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox entered the rankings.

When it comes to this weekend's biggest Netflix new releases, you really can't go wrong. However, it all comes down to personal preference.

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Apart from bringing kids the chance to watch Kung Fu Panda 4 in the comfort of their own homes, Netflix brings a couple more thrillers and documentaries to its stacked library.

This includes Family Pack, Don't Move, Hijaack '93, and the Remarkable Life of Ibelin — all of which were released over the course of this week.

Family Pack would be an interesting watch for those who like movies akin to Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. Don't Move is a survival thriller where a near-paralyzed woman must...

Netflix’s This Is the Zodiac Speaking spills some shocking facts about the case that continues to haunt America. The Zodiac killer was an unidentified serial killer who operated in Northern California in the ’60s. The killer mailed taunting messages to regional newspapers, with his last letter claiming that he had killed 37 victims. The new documentary focuses on the only suspect that authorities named publicly, Arthur Leigh Allen.

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According to the documentary, people who knew Allen claimed that he had told them that he was the Zodiac killer. These people also revealed that Allen drugged them as children and may have even brought them along to his crimes. The documentary included interviews with David and Connie Seawater and several other former pupils who knew Allen.

Robert Graysmith, the journalist who wrote the book about the serial killer and was...

As one of the most infamous serial killers of the 20th century, the Zodiac Killer has been the subject of numerous movies, books, and documentaries over the years. Now, yet another new docuseries on Netflix focusing on the notorious murderer has risen to the top of the charts less than a day after it premiered, proving that the infamous case thats never been solved still manages to captivate our collective consciousness. Rising to prominence in the late 1960s, the Zodiac took the lives of five people that we know of, and delivered four strange ciphers to Bay Area newspapers in California, two of which remain a mystery to this day.

Per Netflix, the three-part docuseries titled This is the Zodiac Speaking took the number one spot on the list of the streamers' Top 10 TV series less than 24 hours after it was released on October 23. Directed by Phil Lott and Ari Mark,...

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Netflix's This is the Zodiac Speaking offers a new perspective on one of the most notorious unsolved killing sprees in history. More than six decades have passed since the San Francisco Bay Area was terrorized by an elusive killer, whose identity remains unknown despite years of investigation. The self-proclaimed Zodiac Killer has been linked to five murders that took place between 1968 and 1969, though he is said to have claimed responsibility for more than 30 murders. The killings are regarded as one of America's most infamous cold cases and raise questions about whether the perpetrator is still at large.

The serial killer is infamous for taunting investigators, with The Zodiac sending a series of coded cryptic letters signed with a crosshair symbol. Between 1969 and 1974, four ciphers were sent to newspapers across California, with two ciphers remaining unsolved to this day.

“This is the Zodiac Speaking” (2024) docuseries explores the most famous “unsolved” serial killer case in history. The Zodiac killer was notorious for having murdered five victims in the San Francisco Bay Area in the late 1960s. He would send in messages as ciphers to regional newspapers, where he would threaten with a murder spree or bombings if they wouldn’t be printed. To this day, The Zodiac Killer case remains an open investigation, with at least two of the ciphers still remaining unsolved and the latest cipher to be decoded was as late as 2020.

This is the Zodiac Speaking (2024) Docuseries Plot Summary: Who was the Zodiac Killer?

The nom-de-guerre was used by an unidentified serial killer who struck his spree of murders in the late 1960s—specifically from December 1968 to October 1969. The identified and known attacks took place in Solano County, California, specifically in the cities of Benicia and Vallejo,...

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Netflix's explosive new documentary This is The Zodiac Speaking reveals previously unknown evidence surrounding the man police have long suspected to be the murderer, Arthur Leigh Allen. Allen's untimely death in 1992, at the age of 58, appeared to put an end to the case, with the killer's identity unsolved. The Zodiac Killer had seven confirmed killings between 1969 and 1974 in the era of serial killers. Still, he is a unique figure in American crime for the letters he sent to police and the media after each killing. The Zodiac Killer's letters contained ciphers full of astrological symbols, which, he insisted, would expose him if solved.

Throughout the 1970s, and until his death, Allen was the police's only named suspect for the Zodiac Killer murders; they connected Allen to the killings through largely circumstantial evidence and a tenuous link to the first victim,...

The Zodiac Killer remains one of the most enigmatic figures in American criminal history, shrouded in mystery and infamy since the late 1960s. Linked to a series of chilling murders across Northern California, this elusive serial killer captivated the public and inspired countless theories, books, and films. Despite the extensive investigation, only one suspect - Arthur Leigh Allen - was ever publicly identified, yet the evidence against him was never sufficient for charges. One of several Netflix true crime documentaries, This Is the Zodiac Speaking aims to shed new light on the case, presenting evidence and interviews that challenge longstanding narratives about Allens potential culpability.

As This Is the Zodiac Speaking dives into the complexities of the Zodiac case, it revisits Arthur Leigh Allen's life and relationships, offering fresh perspectives from those who knew him. The Seawater family, who have connections to Allen, recount their experiences and reveal unsettling coincidences linked to the murder sites.

The 3-part Netflix documentary, This is the Zodiac Speaking, makes us privy to one of the most talked about, sensationalized, and mysterious serial murders that happened in the United States in the late 1960s. The real killer is still unidentified as of today, and due to the emergence of new evidence, after every couple of years the law enforcement authorities have no option but to keep the investigation going. The documentary also introduces us to one of the prime suspects in the case, named Arthur Leigh Allen, who many believed was the real Zodiac Killer. So, let’s find out what happened in the documentary and whether it revealed any significant detail that we were unaware of.

What was the Zodiac killer’s motive?

Around 1968, the city of Vallejo was shaken by a series of murders committed by a man who referred to himself as the Zodiac Killer. The weirdest...

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Netflix's This Is The Zodiac Speaking is one of a number of studies of the 1960s murders attributed to self-styled serial killer the Zodiac. 65 years on, the killings remain unsolved, despite the widespread curiosity and investigative efforts of sleuths, both amateur and professional. As grisly as the murders were, perhaps the most intriguing element of the Zodiac's modus operandi, according to History.com, were the letters, cards, and ciphers the killer sent to the police and media celebrating his crimes and taunting the authorities for their failure to identify and capture him.

Derekbruff.org claims that the first letters were sent in 1969, and began with the words that title the documentary - "This is the Zodiac speaking." They were sent to the Vallejo Times-Herald, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the San Francisco Examiner. They admitted responsibility for two of the shootings, at...

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Netflix's This Is The Zodiac Speaking revisits the enigmatic serial murderer who was prolific in the late 1960s, adopting the self-styled moniker of "the Zodiac." 65 years after the gruesome killings, the perpetrator remains unidentified, making the Zodiac case, as suggested by The Guardian, one of the most famous unsolved mysteries in the history of American crime. The fact that the killer taunted the police, the media, and the public with a series of letters and cryptic ciphers, challenging the authorities to identify him, only added to his image.

To this day, no one knows the full extent of the Zodiac's crimes in his letters, he claimed 37 murders, but only seven have been confirmed (via San Francisco Chronicle). However, the failure to catch the Zodiac was less mystery than dumb luck, institutional incompetence, a plethora of unlikely suspects, and a...

Arthur Leigh Allen is a familiar name among amateur investigators who delve into the darker side of humanity. In this case, his name is frequently associated with one of the most notorious serial killers in U.S. History — the Zodiac.

In the grand scheme of things, the Zodiac Killer is small potatoes, outdone by the likes of Gary Ridgeway, Gerald Stano, Ted Bundy, and Dennis Rader, at least in terms of victims.

The only difference is, the Zodiac was never apprehended. All that remains of the Zodiac’s rampage between December 1968 and October 1969 is theory, circumstantial evidence, and innuendo.

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Americans are fascinated by serial killers and even more fascinated by the unknowns associated with them. Whether that’s a healthy obsession or not is a topic for another day.

With Netflix’s “This is the Zodiac Speaking” documentary release on the horizon, the trailers have...

One of the most perplexing figures of the last 50 years, the Zodiac Killer still inspires plenty of questions, theories, and obsession. The serial killer, linked to multiple murders across Northern California in the late ’60s, has been the subject of countless books, movies, and TV shows. “Zodiac was different,” Rita Williams, a former Ktvu reporter, says in the trailer. “He got away with it.”

Now, the three-part true crime docuseries This Is the Zodiac Speaking provides a new perspective on the case — with fresh evidence.

Here’s everything you need to know about This Is the Zodiac Speaking.

Over the course of their decades-long investigation, police have only ever publicly identified one suspect in the Zodiac Killer case, Arthur Leigh Allen, but they never found enough evidence to charge him. This Is the Zodiac Speaking revisits the case once more, with never-before-seen evidence and interviews with people who knew...

Exclusive: Alysia Russo, who was Head of Docuseries at Amazon MGM Studios, is moving to Netflix.

It marks a rare senior executive moving directly between two rival studios.

Russo is understood to be working on feature docs at Netflix. While there are two executives from this team on maternity leave, Russo’s role is unrelated and is a temporary contract, thought to be 18 months.

Russo was behind Amazon docuseries such as LulaRich and its upcoming Glitter and Greed: The Lisa Frank Story, which comes from the producers of ID’s Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.

Her move comes less than four months after a restructure within Amazon MGM Studios.

In May, Russo’s boss Lauren Anderson, who was Head of AVOD Programming and Studios Unscripted across U.S. Prime Video and Amazon Freevee, was named Head, Brand and Content Innovation, but continuing to oversee the AVOD originals team.