Things I’ve been watching recently

Last year I shared quite a few documentaries that I watched and recommended. Today I want to do something similar. I want to talk to you about what I have been watching lately. I do this for books, on my Instagram. Under books, I share a short review of the book I have in many cases finished right then. It usually contains a sentence or two and is in no way comprehensive. As you probably know, I do that here on the blog. I did want to chat about whatever I have been watching lately, to give you some tips and ideas. Some of these shows I will be talking about far more in-depth. Others you will never hear about again. Not because I did not like them equally but because sometimes I have a lot to say and other times I do not. If I do genuinely don’t like something I never share it on this platform, or I will tell you explicitly. This is not the case for any of these.

The Missing (Season 1: 2014)
Tony and Emily Hughes’ vacation turns into a nightmare when their 5-year-old son Oliver disappears from a large celebrating crowd in Northern France. Watch the trailer and see where you can watch this series here.

The Breakthrough (2025)
When the double murder in Linköping, Sweden, back in 2004 was finally solved after 16 years, it was a genealogist who made the breakthrough. For the first time in Europe, a murder could be solved through genealogical research.
Watch the trailer and see where you can watch this series here.

Missing You (Limited Series: 2025)
Detective Kat Donovan’s world unravels when she finds her estranged fiancé on a dating app. Leading her to reopen her father’s unsolved murder.
Watch the trailer and see where you can watch this series here.

Martha (2024)
The film covers the breadth of her extraordinary life through intimate interviews with Stewart herself, who opened up her personal archives to share never-before-seen photos, letters, and diary entries.
Watch the trailer and see where you can watch this documentary here.

Chaos: The Manson Murders (2025)
A deep dive into alternative theories surrounding the Manson murders reveals unexpected connections to government agencies, mind control experiments, and key figures from the era, challenging the accepted narrative.
Watch the trailer and see where you can watch this Documentary here.

The search for Instagram’s worst con artist (2023)
The inside story of Belle Gibson, a 21-year-old social media influencer who conned followers out of millions of dollars by claiming she had cured terminal cancer with an extreme healthy-eating diet.
Watch the trailer and see where you can watch this documentary here.

Curry & Cyanide: the Jolly Joseph Case (2023)
The real life case of Jolly Joseph, a lady suspected of planning the cyanide poisoning of six family members over more than ten years, including a two-year-old kid.
Watch the trailer and see where you can watch this documentary here.

American Murder: Gabby Petito (2025)
A young couple’s cross-country van journey, documented on social media, ends in tragedy when domestic violence shatters their seemingly perfect life. Their story sparks a nationwide investigation and raises questions about family loyalty.
Watch the trailer and see where you can watch this documentary here.

American Manhunt: O.J. Simpson (2025)
Revisits the infamous 1990s murder case and trial that captivated America. With new interviews and insights, it explores the chase, courtroom drama, and cultural impact, offering a fresh look at this pivotal moment in US history.
Watch the trailer and see where you can watch this documentary here.