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7.7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 48 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Well-known crime authors talk about some of the most compelling true crime stories that have long captivated them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Genre:<\/strong> Documentary, Crime<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Ron McLarty, G. Larry Butler, Kalina Justice, Stephen Young
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2 seasons, 19 episodes, 60-minute runtime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shows Most Like Murder by the Book (2006)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Reacher (2022)<\/h3>\n \n
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8.1 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 133565 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Jack Reacher was arrested for murder and now the police need his help. Based on the books by Lee Child.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Alan Ritchson, Malcolm Goodwin, Willa Fitzgerald, Hugh Thompson
Creators:<\/strong> Nick Santora
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1 season, 9 episodes, 49.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Trying (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.9 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 9312 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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All Jason and Nikki want is a baby, but it’s the one thing they just can’t have. So, they decide to adopt. With their dysfunctional friends, screwball family and chaotic lives will the adoption panel think they’re ready to be parents?<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy, Drama, Romance<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Rafe Spall, Esther Smith, Oliver Chris, Sian Brooke
Creators:<\/strong> Andy Wolton
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4 seasons, 25 episodes, 30.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Big Leap (2021)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.5 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 2569 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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A group of diverse underdogs from all different walks of life who compete to be part of a competition reality series that is putting on a modern, hip remake of “Swan Lake.”<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Comedy, Drama<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Scott Foley, Simone Recasner, Ser’Darius Blain, Jon Rudnitsky
Creators:<\/strong> Liz Heldens
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1 season, 11 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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In the realm of true crime television, a unique gem stands out for its innovative approach to storytelling: “Murder by the Book” (2006). This series took a novel approach, literally, by inviting best-selling authors to step off the pages of their books and into the real world of crime investigation. This article delves into the show’s concept, its standout episodes, the innovative narrative techniques it employed, and its impact on the genre.<\/p>\n

The Concept: A Fresh Take on True Crime<\/h2>\n

“Murder by the Book” wasn’t your run-of-the-mill true crime series. At its core, the show was a collaboration between the literary world and the gritty reality of murder investigations. Each episode featured a renowned mystery or thriller author who would narrate a real-life murder case that had intrigued or inspired them. This premise alone set the show apart from the sea of true crime content available.<\/p>\n

The authors didn’t just serve as narrators; they dove deep into the cases, offering insights into the minds of the murderers and the detectives hunting them down. This blend of narrative storytelling and factual investigation created a unique viewing experience. It was like watching your favorite crime novel unfold in real life, with the added gravitas of knowing the events truly happened.<\/p>\n

Standout Episodes and Authors<\/h2>\n

Throughout its run, “Murder by the Book” presented a variety of cases, each as gripping as the last. However, a few episodes stood out, not just for the stories they told but for the authors who told them.<\/p>\n