The latest project from Hulu continues the company's history of turning real-life tragedies into obsessions that are worth binge-watching. Like an unread group chat, the unresolved fate of a beloved teacher lingers, but this time the focus is on a horrifying death that occurred in Philadelphia. As viewers get ready to explore the layers of mystery, their curiosity about what happens when grief, obsession, and the pursuit of justice collide in ways that are uncanny and oddly captivating simmers.

While Hulu digs into the shadows of one family’s grief, viewers cannot help but wonder how far truth will stretch before it snaps.

On the quiet streets of Philadelphia in 2011, a horror story disguised as a tragedy occurred. Ellen Greenberg, a popular first-grade teacher, was found in her apartment with 20 stab wounds, but authorities determined it was suicide. The three-part Hulu documentary series Death in Apartment 603: What Happened to Ellen Greenberg? follows Josh and Sandra Greenberg's refusal to accept the official verdict, turning years of heartache and frustration into a relentless quest for answers that challenges viewers' assumptions about justice.

Among the investigative errors exposed in the Nancy Schwartzman-directed documentary series are a mysteriously sanitized kitchen and a missing computer. In addition, there are legal issues and interviews with friends, family, and forensic specialists, which provide insight into Ellen Greenberg's life outside the news as a teacher, friend, and daughter. By contrasting public accountability with personal grief, the show exposes how administrative procedure and human error can distort reality and forces viewers to think about who actually has the last say in life and death.

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As Hulu shines a light on procedural chaos, Netflix quietly sharpens its knives, assembling a lineup of true crime horrors for viewers who cannot get enough of the macabre.

While Hulu investigates Ellen Greenberg's disturbing story, Netflix has already prepared a feast of grim reality for true crime fans. Its 2025 lineup, which includes shocking murders and missing people, captivates viewers with spooky worlds where reality is stranger than fiction. Late-night scrolling, obsessive speculation, and that satisfying chill when everyday life suddenly seems sinister are all promised by shows like Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez and The Tinder Swindler.

Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey, Don't F--- with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer, and American Murder: Gabby Petito are also on the streaming giant's slate. These shows combine real footage, professional analysis, and eerie first-person stories. Cracking cold cases or delving into the most sinister facets of human nature becomes oddly satisfying when Netflix turns true crime into obsessive viewing. While simultaneously horrified, fascinated, and a little proud of their midnight scrolling endurance, the platform guarantees that viewers will cling to their screens.

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