Shows similar to When They See Us

This series examines racial tensions, police corruption, and the pursuit of justice following a hit-and-run case involving a young African-American boy and a white police officer. It shares with When They See Us a powerful narrative about the racial disparities in the criminal justice system.

Making a Murderer is a gripping documentary series that follows the story of Steven Avery, a man who was wrongfully convicted of sexual assault and later re-arrested for murder after his release. The show’s focus on the failings of the criminal justice system and possible police misconduct will resonate with viewers who appreciated When They See Us.