'Dick Wolf is the GOAT': Netflix's 'Homicide: New York' keeps fans hooked with compelling true-crime stories

Created by Dick Wolf, 'Homicide: New York' attempts to offer a thorough portrayal of the crimes and their aftermath
Netflix viewers hail true-crime docuseries 'Homicide: New York' as a must-watch (@Netflix)
Netflix viewers hail true-crime docuseries 'Homicide: New York' as a must-watch (@Netflix)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Netflix released 'Homicide: New York' on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, and the internet seems to be thoroughly enjoying it.

'Homicide: New York' is a docu-series exploring the infamous murders that have plagued New York City throughout history. 

Created by Dick Wolf, 'Homicide: New York' attempts to offer a thorough portrayal of the crimes and their aftermath, presenting a distinctive perspective that diverges from the usual crime show format.

Netflix viewers hail 'Homicide: New York' as must-watch docuseries 

Netizens flocked to X to express their excitement for the docuseries.

One fan wrote, "If you are into crime documentaries like I am you need to watch New York Homicide on Netflix. Dick Wolf is the master of crime. Let me know what you think. It was just released." Another fan commented, "Homicide New York on Netflix- I’m going to need 20 seasons of this show."



 



 

One viewer expressed her condolences for the victims' families saying, "Incredible docuseries ! Justice for these families LE should have asked detailed questions of nanny years earlier, Ros was allowed to take too much for too long from the Pilmar family & I hope Phillip grasps her incredible cruelty."



 

"I wish ‘Homicide: New York’ on netflix had more than just 4 eps", said one viewer. A fan, whose mother also worked as a police official wrote, "I’m watching Homicide New York, watching and listening to some of these cases and the homicide detectives… idk how my mom did it for all those years… I see why she doesn’t want to go back."



 



 

One fan can't seem to get enough of the crime show as he said, "Homicide New York has me seated!"



 

Internet praises Dick Wolf for yet another thrilling crime show

Fans seem to love anything that is created by Dick Wolf, with one saying, "Once I saw that ‘Homicide New York’ on Netflix was Executive Produced by Dick Wolf, it was a must watch for me!" 



 

Another fan of Dick Wolf wrote, "DickWolf really the G.O.A.T. Shows been showing out since 1990!!" "I don't think I've ever seen a crap show that Dick Wolf ever produced. Now onto Homicide New York real life stories on. Netflix", wrote an excited fan. "I don't know who Dick Wolf is but he makes good TV. Merci beaucoup", said one viewer after watching the show.



 



 



 

'Homicide: New York' is streaming on Netflix

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