True crime podcasts have been steadily making their way to the screen. But what’s next? From the gripping story of the Murdaugh family to a podcast by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gilbert King, several new projects are set to reach audiences soon. Here’s a look at the most anticipated true crime podcast adaptations, either coming soon or still in development.
Murdaugh: Death in the Family
Inspired by Mandy Matney’s hit Murdaugh Murders podcast, Murdaugh: Death in the Family made its debut on Hulu on October 15, 2025. Created by Michael D. Fuller and Erin Lee Carr, the limited series dives into the shocking web of crimes and corruption tied to South Carolina’s powerful Murdaugh family. The cast includes Jason Clarke, Patricia Arquette, J. Smith-Cameron, and Johnny Berchtold, with Brittany Snow portraying Matney, the journalist and podcast host who became known for breaking key developments first.
Finding Samantha
Dublin-based prodco Keeper Pictures is adapting Finding Samantha, part of RTÉ’s Documentary On One series, into an eight-part scripted drama. Emilia di Girolamo (Law & Order UK, Three Pines) will serve as the showrunner of the project, which tells the stranger-than-fiction story of Australian con artist Samantha Azzopardi. Over the years, Azzopardi created more than 100 false identities, weaving an elaborate campaign of deception across continents.
Karen
Prime Video has ordered a limited series based on Karen, the true crime podcast from Law & Crime and Wondery. Starring and executive produced by Elizabeth Banks, the show follows the story of Karen Read. When a Boston police officer is found dead in the snow, suspicion quickly falls on his girlfriend, Read. The case split the public: some people were convinced she was guilty of first-degree murder, others were certain she had been framed in a sweeping cover-up by state and local authorities.
Bone Valley
Created by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gilbert King, Bone Valley examines the case of Leo Schofield, a Florida man imprisoned for nearly 35 years for the murder of his wife despite another man confessing to the crime. The true crime podcast has been downloaded more than 10 million times, and is now being developed for television by Cathy Schulman’s Welle Entertainment and Primary Wave Music. The scripted series will be written by Dana Stevens (The Woman King).
Pink Diamond Heist
Decade Films and Factor 30 Films are teaming up to bring Pink Diamond Heist, based on ABC’s true crime podcast by Sinéad Mangan, to the screen. Set in late 1980s Western Australia, the drama follows one of the world’s most audacious jewel thefts: the disappearance of nearly $200 million worth of diamonds from Rio Tinto’s Argyle mine.
There and Gone: South Street
From Glass Entertainment and iHeartPodcasts, There and Gone: South Street investigates the disappearance of Danielle Imbo and Richard Petrone, who left a bar in Philadelphia in 2005 and were never seen again. Hosted by Andrea Gunning and Ben Fetterman, the podcast features interviews with family members, friends, and investigators haunted by the case. A television adaptation is now in development.
Written by Yağmur Çöl, this article was featured in 221B Magazine’s MIPCOM 2025 issue.
