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True crime short dramas
Sidehop makes true crime short dramas: fast, vertical retellings of real, widely reported cases, each told in about 10 short episodes. They cover cases such as Ruby Franke, Gypsy Rose Blanchard, Anna Delvey, Laci Peterson, Elizabeth Holmes and NXIVM. The first 3 episodes of every show are free in your browser.
Updated · By the Sidehop team
01What a true crime short drama is
A documentary explains a case over hours of interviews and footage. A true crime short drama dramatizes it: each episode is a minute or two long and follows the people involved through the events that made the case famous, in order. Dialogue and some scenes are dramatized, so treat each show as a retelling, not a record. The public reporting on each case is the place to check the facts.
02How to watch
- Pick a case below and open its page.
- Press play. Episodes 1–3 play free, with no account.
- Unlock later episodes for 49 coins each, or use Weekly Premium ($19.99 a week) for every episode.
Frequently asked questions
Are Sidehop’s true crime shows real?
They are dramatized retellings of real, widely reported cases. Dialogue and some scenes are dramatized.
Is there a Ruby Franke short drama?
Yes. “Dark Was Light: The Ruby Franke Case” is a 9-episode short drama on Sidehop, and the first episodes are free.
How long is a true crime short drama?
About 10 episodes of a minute or two each, so a full case takes about 15–20 minutes.
Can I watch true crime short dramas for free?
The first 3 episodes of every Sidehop show are free in a browser, with no account.
Where are the documentaries?
Sidehop makes dramatized short series, not documentaries. For a full documentary on a case, check streaming services that carry them.
