Quick take
Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
Verdict: Must listen. Three-time Peabody Award winner In the Dark is investigative podcasting at its finest — it doesn't just tell crime stories, it holds the justice system accountable in real time.
About this podcast
Award-winning investigative journalism podcast scrutinising not just crimes but the systemic failures of law enforcement and the justice system. Season 2 spent two years investigating Curtis Flowers, tried six times for the same murder by the same prosecutor.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is In the Dark?
- Listeners who want journalism-grade investigation into wrongful convictions, systemic racism, and institutional failures — more 60 Minutes than true crime thriller.
- Is In the Dark worth listening to?
- Must listen. Three-time Peabody Award winner In the Dark is investigative podcasting at its finest — it doesn't just tell crime stories, it holds the justice system accountable in real time.
- Where can I listen to In the Dark?
- In the Dark is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.
- Where should I start with In the Dark?
- Start with: Season 2, Episode 1 — A Bar Fight (or start Season 1 for context)
- What format is In the Dark?
- Serialized — 3 seasons episodes, approximately 45-60 min per episode, 3 seasons of 6-10 episodes each; very manageable each.
- What type of crime does In the Dark cover?
- In the Dark covers Courtroom, Cold Case, Systemic Injustice, Murder.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Serious, deeply journalistic, sobering
- Episode length
- 45-60 min per episode, 3 seasons of 6-10 episodes each; very manageable
- Episodes
- 3 seasons
- Binge factor
- 9/10
- Best to start
- Season 2, Episode 1 — A Bar Fight (or start Season 1 for context)
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