Dick Wolf, the creator of popular TV shows like Law & Order, Chicago, and FBI, is back with a true crime series on Netflix. After more than 35 years of making network television, Wolf is exploring his passion for true crime with the second season of Homicide: New York, which is already attracting millions of viewers.
Netflix reports that Season 2 of Homicide: New York was viewed 3.6 million times in its first week. While popular, it didn’t reach the viewership of other recent releases like Season 2 of One Piece (5.9 million views in its third week), Season 1 of Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen (4.5 million in its first week), Season 2 of Beauty in Black (4.2 million in its third week), and Season 7 of Virgin River (4.1 million in its third week).
Is Homicide: New York Worth Watching on Netflix?
Season 2 of Homicide: New York continues the true crime series on Netflix, focusing on murders that took place in New York City. The show revisits five cases through the eyes of those connected to them – detectives, lawyers, and the victims’ families. Episodes cover a range of crimes, including a serial killer operating in Central Park, a drowning at Soho House, and the experiences of first responders at Ground Zero after the 9/11 attacks.
As a true crime fan, I’ve been really captivated by this new series, directed by Adam Kassen, who also did Cold Justice. What sets it apart is how recent some of these cases are – it feels incredibly current compared to a lot of what’s out there. The first episode dives into a really puzzling murder of a young man, leading to two convictions – one for murder, the other for manslaughter. Then, it covers the death of an 82-year-old socialite, followed by the 2010 murder of a fashion designer. But it’s not just about solving crimes; episode four revisits the Central Park Five case and the shocking revelation, years later, that they were wrongly convicted. Honestly, though, the fifth episode was the most powerful. It featured first responders sharing their experiences trying to save people during 9/11, and it was incredibly moving.
Netflix is delivering a fantastic season, and there are three main reasons why. The first three episodes will especially appeal to true crime fans with their detailed exploration of how killers are brought to justice. But the final two episodes are truly exceptional. The episode focusing on 9/11 offers a deeply moving look back at that tragic day in New York City. However, the standout episode is the one about the Central Park Five, which powerfully illustrates the consequences of a flawed justice system and the impact on those wrongly accused. It’s also incredibly touching to see the story of Lourdes Gonzalez’s children and their response to the capture of her killer, Matias Reyes.
What do you think? Leave a comment below and join the conversation now in the ComicBook Forum!
Read More
- What Song Is In The New Supergirl Trailer (& What It Means For The DC Movie)
- Dune 3 Gets the Huge Update Fans Have Been Waiting For
- TV legend Carol Kirkwood reveals the reasons why she decided to retire after 28 years with BBC
- Unforgotten legend Nicola Walker stars in first look at all-new “outrageously witty” comedy drama series
- Avengers: Doomsday Release Date Change Being Discussed – Report
- Grab These Resident Evil PSN Avatars for Free This Month
- Gold’s March Madness: Plumbing, Panic, and Polish Central Banks
- Whales, Channels, and the Inevitable Dance of Folly
- The War Film Harrison Ford Completely Disowned Finally Returns to Streaming – “A Terrible Experience”
- Steam Giving Away Two PC Games for Free for Next 72 Hours
2026-04-05 23:42