True crime fans discover Oxygen, a “secret” documentary streaming platform

As someone who’s spent countless nights curled under a blanket with a cup of chamomile tea and a true crime docuseries, I can confidently say that Oxygen is shaking things up in the streaming world. While Netflix has been my go-to for years, this underrated platform has caught my attention with its gripping stories and suspenseful narratives.


Keep an eye on Netflix, as Oxygen is giving them a run for their money with intense competition. If you haven’t heard of Oxygen yet, it’s a streaming platform specializing in true crime documentaries that will leave you stunned.

In terms of streaming services, Netflix has dominated the high-quality true crime documentary scene for some time now. However, due to TikTok, lesser-known platform Oxygen is experiencing a resurgence in popularity.

In reality, Oxygen isn’t very secretive at all. Initially, it was a television network officially established by NBC in the year 2000, with Oprah Winfrey being among its founders. Nowadays, you’re more likely to encounter their true crime documentaries on streaming apps and social media platforms instead.

Despite not being familiar with popular crime series such as Snapped, Killer Couples, and Criminal Confessionals, Oxygen’s audience has been a profitable one for quite some time. By 2023, the channel’s prime-time programming managed to attract an average of over 300,000 viewers, according to The Wrap.

Currently, the true crime genre is experiencing a resurgence among younger audiences on the platform TikTok. Specifically, the series “Family Secrets: The Disappearance of Alissa Turney” has garnered significant interest this month, with various snippets of its heart-wrenching narrative amassing millions of views.

Following Sarah Turney’s speculations on social media that her father may have been involved in the disappearance of her sister, 17-year-old Alissa (who vanished in 2001), Sarah swiftly gained widespread attention. The latest Oxygen documentary chronicles Sarah as she delves into her and Alissa’s past to uncover the truth.

Among the platform’s most compelling series for marathon viewing include the Dannemora Prison Escape, Manson: The Female Followers, and The Overlooked West Memphis Three cases.

A Reddit user commented: “The new series on Oxygen are fantastic. I hope they continue making more instead of altering the network’s essence again.” Another user concurred: “My mom (and I, since I reside with my parents) have watched almost every crime show on Oxygen – not each episode, but quite a few. They’re great! We particularly enjoy 48 Hours Mystery and Snapped.

As a gaming enthusiast, I’ve got some exciting news for fellow true-crime junkies! To get the inside scoop on Oxygen’s gripping documentaries, you can either use your NBCUniversal credits (for free) or subscribe to their streaming platform, Peacock. Happy binge-watching!

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2024-10-24 13:18