The CW Orders True Crime Anthology Series

The CW has ordered the true crime series Crime Nation. The anthology will feature two-hour episodes of ripped-from-the-headlines stories, shocking new details, and exclusive on-camera interviews with those at the center of each of these cases.

What’s Crime Nation About?

“Crime Nation is set to redefine the true crime genre, as each thrilling two-hour episode will delve deep into a riveting true crime sensation that has captured the attention of the nation including the Delphi murders, the Lori Vallow Daybell case, the Gabby Petito murder and the Gilgo Beach murders,” per an official description description. “Each episode will reveal new details about these stories through expert analysis, exclusive reporting, and never-before-seen interviews. Crime Nation will also dive into the world of social media by talking to crime enthusiasts, social media sleuths, podcasters, and digital detectives who in some instances have used their network to help solve cases.”

The anthology is expected to debut in early 2024.

“As the first true crime series in the history of The CW, Crime Nation will provide a fresh new spin on the genre, giving viewers a deeper look into a variety of thrilling and compelling cases,” Heather Olander, The CW’s head of unscripted programming, said in a statement. “The social media conversation around true crime is bigger than ever, and the Crime Nation team will explore the relationship between the public narrative and official investigations for each case.”

Crime Nation is produced by Candle True Stories, the newest division of Candle Media — founded by former Disney executives. In June, Candle announced a partnership to adapt works from popular authors on TikTok.