10 Best True Crime Documentaries Of 2023 (So Far)
1. Madoff: The Monster Of Wall Street
Unsurprisingly, Netflix strikes again with the top spot in 2023's true crime documentary sweepstakes with the unflinching offering that is Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street.
The documentary series unpacks the true story of the world's most notorious Ponzi scheme in blockbuster fashion - $64 billion dollars worth of daylight robbery that went unchecked until the FBI came calling in 2008. Detailing Bernie Madoff's rise to power, the jaw-dropping details at the heart of his financial crimes and the crushing finality with which his endeavors were ultimately crushed, The Monster of Wall Street is must-see viewing.
Madoff: The Monster of Wall Street is packed with a fascinating level of detail, presenting information in such a way that it never feels like an avalanche of financial concepts or abbreviations.
The Monster of Wall Street invites spirited debate through its insightful analysis, from the need for more stringent regulation within the financial sector to philosophical musings on the nature of greed and success. It's an inspired piece of television, and the most gripping true crime documentary of 2023 so far.