The BBC has confirmed the return of a gripping true crime documentary series that has left fans hooked and absolutely gripped. The programme, Murder 24/7, initially broadcast in 2020 on BBC Two and presents the viewpoints of detectives and experts operating within West Mercia Police in the Midlands.
The programme guides audiences through different manhunts moment by moment - from the initial 999 call to conviction, via crucial forensics and pinpointing suspects. Viewers anticipating a fresh series will be delighted as the BBC has confirmed series three is arriving on screens on BBC One in the summer. The cases in the upcoming series feature a savage murder, a manhunt in Hereford, and a domestic homicide in Redditch.
What to Expect in the New Series
A preview for the latest series of Murder 24/7 depicts the police tracking down potential suspects before executing multiple raids at separate addresses, equipped with a chainsaw, reports the Mirror. Since Murder 24/7 debuted, it has garnered glowing reviews from critics and holds an outstanding 8.1 out of 10 on IMDb.
One viewer commented: "Gripping and shocking. There are so many true-crime series around. For anyone short of time, it's tough picking which ones to go with. To any fan reading this, I thoroughly recommend this mini-series. Definitely one of the best I've seen, and I've seen a lot. I found it gripping from start to finish."
Viewer Praise for the Documentary
A second chimed in: "Shocking but amazing. After watching the first three episodes, I'm absolutely hooked. I knew some of the processes that took place, but the behind-the-scenes footage was more than I expected it to be. Full respect to the police officers and forensic experts involved in filming this. Hoping to see more of the forensic side in next week's episodes. Hopefully, this won't be a one-off series. Warning, though the images and video footage are quite disturbing to see."
A third agreed: "The BBC has excelled in the production of this, keeping it fact-based without unneeded bells and whistles. All credit to all involved and every detective, forensic, and on-the-ground police that worked tirelessly to both solve and try to get justice for the victims. I binge-watched the 2 seasons and was totally gripped throughout."
Murder 24/7 is available to watch on BBC iPlayer. Series three drops this summer.
