{"id":372893,"date":"2023-08-09T22:05:36","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T03:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-a-lie-to-die-for-2019\/"},"modified":"2024-03-03T14:59:54","modified_gmt":"2024-03-03T20:59:54","slug":"shows-like-a-lie-to-die-for-2019","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-a-lie-to-die-for-2019\/","title":{"rendered":"Shows Like A Lie to Die For (2019)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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6.9 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 48 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lies told by some people will be protected at any cost, including murder. Each stand alone episode takes you on the journey of each case as investigators unravel each complex case of these horrendous tragedies, all to protect the lie. The premiere “A Marriage Bed Of Lies,” looks at the life to two high school sweethearts. Mark and Lori’s life seemed perfect, reaching and celebrating many milestones, including 5 year wedding anniversary, Lori’s pregnancy and Mark is accepted to med school interstate. Alas as they we’re about to make the life changes and move interstate their dreams quickly turned to nightmares.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Main Cast:<\/strong> Joni E. Johnston, Judy Ho, Paula Lauzon, Dylan Sharon
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1 season, 13 episodes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shows Most Like A Lie to Die For (2019)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A Wedding and a Murder (2018)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.8 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 78 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Series exploring seemingly dream marriages that ended up in murder or mystery.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

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

Main Cast:<\/strong> Thomas Ernst, Tom Alper, Sydney Malmberg Liu, Becca Buckalew
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2 seasons, 20 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Unspeakable Crime: The Killing of Jessica Chambers (2018)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.9 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 410 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Documents the murder of Jessica Chambers, talks to friends and family of both Jessica and Quentin Tellis (man accused of killing her) discusses the evidence there is (or isn’t) and has parts of the court trial(s) that have taken place<\/p>\n \n\n \n

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

Main Cast:<\/strong> Beth Karas, Katie J.M. Baker, Therese Apel
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1 season, 7 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Murdered by Morning (2020)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.9 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 97 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Friends in New Orleans hit the town looking for a night of fun. But by sunrise, one of them is found dead in the trunk of a burned out car. No one escapes suspicion, but it’s the victim’s own words that eventually help bring down her killer.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

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

Main Cast:<\/strong> Lauren Berst, Nathalie Jones, Anna MacDonald, Emma Potts
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2 seasons, 11 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Murder Calls (2017)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.6 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 435 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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With haunting, real-life 911 calls as its through-line, Murder Calls is true-crime storytelling taken to a new level. Each episode pivots on the contents and subtext of 911 calls, which investigators must decipher to uncover the truth.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

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

Main Cast:<\/strong> Daniel Lukes, Tommy Campbell, Rachel Stacy, Wendy Bowerman
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3 seasons, 26 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Buried in the Backyard (2018)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.2 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 298 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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It examines true crime stories of victims found buried in the most unsuspicious places.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

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

Main Cast:<\/strong> Sadie Medley, Rhoda Pell, Amir Mo, Kelly Ann Barrett
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4 seasons, 52 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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An Unexpected Killer (2019)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.4 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 136 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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TV series that takes a closer look into homicide investigations through interviews with potential suspects, re-enactments and in-depth examinations of the crime scene.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

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

Main Cast:<\/strong> Glenn Edward Gyorffy, Duncan McLellan, Stu Arthur, Nick Biskupek
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2 seasons, 29 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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American Monster (2016)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.5 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 677 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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A non-fiction crime drama uniquely telling stories with a combination of Dramatisation, home video and documentary style material.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

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

Main Cast:<\/strong> Tom Streithorst, Robert Firth, Grant Ross, Mark Behan
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7 seasons, 71 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Hometown Homicide (2019)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.6 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 76 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Using the urgency and intimacy of local news footage, we recount the stories of murder investigations that turned small towns and communities upside down.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

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

Main Cast:<\/strong> Jake Robards, Raymond Savoie, Bobby Nelson, Michael Hegarty
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2 seasons, 12 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Dead of Winter (2019)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.5 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 247 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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True tales of murder featuring first-person interviews with family and investigators. Each episode shows the detectives work to track down a killer, all while battling the unforgiving elements.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

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

Main Cast:<\/strong> Cham Giobbi, Maggie Seymour, Mary Kay Fawcett, Jeanne Quinn
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2 seasons, 12 episodes, 43.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Betrayed (2016)<\/h3>\n \n
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7.4 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 420 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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Chilling stories of chasing the American dream and how the veneer can dramatically crumble, ending in murder at the hands of a trusted family member, co-worker, lover, or friend.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

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

Main Cast:<\/strong> Mark Krenik, Harvey B. Jackson, Rene Aranda, William “Will” Daubert
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4 seasons, 40 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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In today’s era of true crime fascination, where podcasts, documentaries, and series have found a fervent audience, “A Lie to Die For” emerges as a noteworthy entry. This 2019 series delves into the dark and often disturbing world of lies so significant they can lead to murder. Unlike the sensationalist approach some shows take, “A Lie to Die For” opts for a more grounded, factual recounting of events that prove truth is, indeed, stranger than fiction.<\/p>\n

The Premise<\/h2>\n

At its core, “A Lie to Die For” explores what happens when the desire to uphold a lie drives individuals to commit heinous acts, including murder. Each episode unfurls a new case, presenting viewers with a narrative that begins with the inception of a lie and follows its catastrophic unraveling. The series doesn’t just focus on the act of murder itself but digs deep into the psychology behind the deception, the buildup of tension, and the eventual, often tragic, climax.<\/p>\n

Why It Stands Out<\/h2>\n

In a sea of true crime options, what sets “A Lie to Die For” apart? It’s not just the storytelling but the meticulous attention to detail and the focus on the lie itself. While other series might lean heavily on the crime, this show positions the lie as the central character, examining how something as intangible as deceit can have deadly, tangible consequences.<\/p>\n

Real Stories, Real People<\/h3>\n

The series brings to light real-life stories that might otherwise have gone unnoticed. From tales of financial fraud that lead to family tragedies to double lives that end in deadly confrontations, “A Lie to Die For” covers a broad spectrum of deceit. The show’s commitment to presenting these stories respectfully, without unnecessary dramatization, allows the severity of the situations to speak for themselves.<\/p>\n

Expert Insights<\/h3>\n

Another aspect where “A Lie to Die For” shines is in its use of experts. Law enforcement officials, psychologists, and sometimes even those directly involved in the cases provide insights. This not only adds layers to the narrative but also offers viewers a glimpse into the complexities of criminal investigations and the human psyche.<\/p>\n

Memorable Episodes<\/h2>\n

While each episode of “A Lie to Die For” is compelling in its own right, some stand out for their sheer audacity or the profound impact of the lies told. Here are a couple of notable mentions:<\/p>\n