From Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story to Michael Bay’s first true crime venture, here’s your guide to the new documentaries hitting Netflix, Hulu, Disney Plus, Max, and more in September 2024.
The past month has seen a number of notable entries to the true crime genre, with Netflix leading the charge with American Murder: Laci Peterson. Peacock also looked back at the ’00s case, albeit from a totally different perspective, dropping Face to Face with Scott Peterson less than a week later.
But the Peterson case wasn’t the only to come under the spotlight. Worst Ex Ever also landed on Netflix in August, examining four sinister cases of love gone wrong.
While Netflix continues to be the best streaming service for true crime, all platforms have something unique to offer, with plenty of real-life stories and shows making their streaming debut. So, here’s a rundown of all the new documentaries and true crime shows to mark in your calendar.
Top documentary and true crime picks for September 2024
Born Evil: The Serial Killer and The Savior (Max) – September 2
Michael Bay and true crime are not two entities you’d normally put together, but the famed big-budget director is entering the chat with his first-ever docu-series, Born Evil: The Serial Killer and The Savior.
Set to air across three nights, the episodes take a deep dive into Hadden Clark, said to be one of the lesser known but most terrifying serial killers in recent decades. “Born Evil is my first venture into the documentary world, and it revolves around a serial killing family you have never heard of,” said Bay.
“The focus of this five-hour series is on the youngest son, Hadden Clark, whom I spent countless hours personally speaking to in prison so that I could get into the mind and psychology of a person who the FBI refers to as ‘a person of interest’ in over 20 states. Born Evil could potentially open the door to solving many cold case murders.”
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives (Hulu) – September 6
Ever wonder what’s going on with Mormon MomTok? Whether you’ve heard of the swinging rumors or not, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives is set to pull back the curtain on this world and speak with those involved, including Taylor Frankie Paul, Demi Engemann, Jennifer Affleck, Jessi Ngatikaura, Layla Taylor, Mayci Neeley, Mikayla Mathews, and Whitney Leavitt.
As per the official synopsis, “The scandalous world of a group of Mormon mom influencers implodes when they get caught in the midst of a swinging sex scandal that makes international headlines.
“Now, their sisterhood is shaken to its core. Faith, friendships, and reputations are all on the line. Will #MomTok be able to survive and continue to give the rulebook a run for its money, or will this group fall from grace?”
American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez (Hulu) – September 18
For those not familiar with the case, Aaron Hernandez was a former NFL star whose promising career was overshadowed by his involvement in multiple violent crimes, including the 2013 murder of semi-pro football player Odin Lloyd. This led to his conviction and eventual suicide in prison in 2017.
The first season of American Sports Story, a new anthology series executive produced by Ryan Murphy and creator Stu Zicherman, will chart the rise and fall of Hernandez, exploring the “disparate strands of his identity, his family, his career, his suicide, and their legacy in sports and American culture.”
Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (Netflix) – September 19
Following on from Murphy’s divisive Dahmer series, Monster Season 2 is set to delve into one of the most highly publicized true crime cases of the century: Lyle and Erik Menendez, who are currently behind bars for the 1989 murders of their parents, Kitty and Jose.
While they were found guilty, evidence has emerged over the years supporting the theory that the brothers had faced years of abuse at the hands of their parents. And it appears this series will delve into the allegations in some way.
As per the official synopsis: “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story dives into the historic case that took the world by storm, paved the way for audiences’ modern-day fascination with true crime, and in return asks those audiences: Who are the real monsters?”
Mr. McMahon (Netflix) – September 25
Hailing from Tiger King producer Chris Smith, Mr. McMahon is a six-part documentary set to explore the rise and fall of Vince McMahon. Although it was announced back in 2020, the series was delayed amid misconduct and sexual assault claims against the WWE co-founder.
The description states it will cover “McMahon’s transformation of WWE from a small, regional business into a global entertainment powerhouse, and the explosive sexual misconduct allegations that led to his eventual resignation.”
New documentaries and true crime on Netflix in September 2024
Here are all the documentary series and films hitting Netflix in September 2024:
September 3
- Untold: Hope Solo vs. U.S. Soccer
September 5
- Apollo 13: Survival
- Caught in the Web: The Murders Behind Zona Divas, Season 1
September 12
- Ángel Di María: Breaking Down the Wall, Season 1
- Into the Fire: The Lost Daughter, Season 1
September 18
- What’s Next? The Future with Bill Gates, Season 1
September 19
- Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story
September 25
- Mr. McMahon, Season 1
- Jailbreak: Love on the Run
September 27
- Will & Harper
TBC
- Timelesz Audition Project
New documentaries and true crime on Max in September 2024
Here are all the documentary series and films hitting Max in September 2024:
September 1
- Evil Lives Here, Season 15 Episode 2
- Married to Evil, Season 2 Episode 2
September 2
- Born Evil: The Serial Killer and The Savior, Season 1 Episode 1
September 3
- Born Evil: The Serial Killer and The Savior, Season 1 Episodes 2-4
September 4
- Born Evil: The Serial Killer and The Savior, Season 1 Episodes 5-7
- How (Not) To Get Rid of a Body, Season 1 Episode 1
- See No Evil, Season 13 Episode 5
September 7
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- Wise Guy David Chase and The Sopranos, Season 1
September 8
- Evil Lives Here, Season 15 Episode 3
- Married to Evil, Season 2 Episode 3
September 9
- Cabin in the Woods, Season 1 Episode 1
- The Real Murders on Elm Street, Season 1 Episode 1
September 11
- How (Not) To Get Rid of a Body, Season 1 Episode 2
- See No Evil, Season 13 Episode 6
September 15
- Evil Lives Here, Season 15 Episode 4
- Married to Evil, Season 2 Episode 4
September 16
- Cabin in the Woods, Season 1 Episode 2
- The Real Murders on Elm Street, Season 1 Episode 2
September 18
- How (Not) To Get Rid of a Body, Season 1 Episode 3
- See No Evil, Season 13 Episode 7
September 22
- Evil Lives Here, Season 15 Episode 5
- Married to Evil, Season 2 Episode 5
September 23
- Cabin in the Woods, Season 1 Episode 3
- The Real Murders on Elm Street, Season 1 Episode 3
September 25
- See No Evil, Season 13 Episode 8
September 29
- Evil Lives Here, Season 15 Episode 6
- Married to Evil, Season 2 Episode 6
September 30
- The Real Murders on Elm Street, Season 1 Episode 4
New documentaries and true crime on Amazon Prime Video in September 2024
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Here are all the documentary series and films hitting Amazon Prime Video in September 2024:
September 10
- The Money Game, Season 1
September 24
- Evolution of the Black Quarterback, Season 1
New documentaries and true crime on Hulu in September 2024
September 6
- The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Season 1
September 13
- In Vogue: The 90s, Season 1 Episodes 1-3
September 17
- Child Star
September 18
- American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez, Season 1 Episodes 1-2
September 20
- In Vogue: The 90s, Season 1 Episodes 4-6
- Little Miss Innocent, Season 1
September 24
- Out There: Crimes Of The Paranormal, Season 1
September 25
- American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez, Season 1 Episode 3
- FLY
September 28
- Social Studies, Season 1 Episodes 1-2
New documentaries and true crime on Disney Plus in September 2024
Here are all the documentary series and films hitting Disney Plus in September 2024:
September 25
- FLY
New documentaries & true crime on Paramount Plus in September 2024
Here are all the documentary series and films hitting Paramount Plus in September 2024:
September 17
- Nöthin’ But a Good Time: The Uncensored Story of ’80s Hair Metal, Season 1
New documentaries & true crime on Peacock in September 2024
Here are all the documentary series and films hitting Peacock in September 2024:
September 1
- Snapped, Season 34 (New Episode)
September 8
- Snapped, Season 34 (New Episode)
September 9
- Accident, Suicide, or Murder, Season 5
September 15
- Snapped, Season 34 (New Episode)
September 17
- World’s Most Notorious Killers, Season 1
September 22
- Snapped, Season 34 (New Episode)
September 29
- Snapped, Season 34 (New Episode)
That’s all the new documentaries and true crime coming to streaming in September 2024. You can check out our roundup of new movies streaming this month, as well as the TV shows to add to your watchlist.
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