9 Things to Watch After You Finish Making a Murderer's New Season

This 2010 drama is based on the true story of Betty Anne Waters (Hilary Swank,) who goes to law school to overturn the wrongful conviction of her brother, Kenny (Sam Rockwell). Kenny is accused of a murder he didn't commit and arrested and convicted on circumstantial evidence, and if that's not enough to remind you of Steven Avery's story, Melissa Leo's portrayal of a cop who fabricates evidence against Kenny will certainly make the connection.

This film starring Frances McDormand isn't based on a true story, but her character's fierce fight to unearth the truth about the death of her daughter will resonate with any MAM fan.

The excellent first season of True Detective gives you the perspective of the detectives in pursuit — investigating a grisly crime not unlike the one we learn about in Making a Murderer. Plus, there are threads of corruption within Louisiana's authorities that will definitely remind you of the Netflix series.

One of the sharpest points in the adaptation of Gillian Flynn's novel is the public consumption — and condemnation — of a man who is not even on trial for a crime. In Making a Murderer, we see how the public's impression of Steven Avery changes radically in light of different news that emerges. Also, it's eerie to see the Nancy Grace clone Ellen Abbott (Missi Pyle) accusing Nick (Ben Affleck) in much the same way as the real Nancy Grace in Making a Murderer.

Released in 2015, The Jinx is the anti-Making a Murderer. Instead of focusing on a man who has been wrongfully accused, filmmakers point their cameras at Robert Durst, a man who had seemingly gone free for years, even though all the evidence pointed at him.

When Making a Murderer starts to gnaw at your faith in humanity, watch The Hurricane. It is difficult to digest the true story of boxer Rubin Carter (Denzel Washington), who serves 20 years for a triple homicide he didn't commit, but there's a silver lining: a teen and his family work together to free Carter.

Thankfully not based on a true story, the other adaptation of a Gillian Flynn book bears a strong resemblance to the Netflix series. The bleak setting of the wintry Midwest, a poor family at the center of it all — and a grim crime that sends a man, who may not be guilty, to prison.

Dear Zachary chronicles the legal battle between the parents of a recently murdered man and the woman who murdered him. The catch? She's pregnant with their son's baby. Like Making a Murderer, the film exposes holes in the legal system that can lead to devastating events. The touching documentary isn't for the faint of heart, but it's absolutely worth a watch it you have thick skin.

The ultimate courtroom drama, the classic 12 Angry Men is the gold standard in cinema's examination of the justice system. You probably had to watch it in high school, but you'll appreciate it more now, especially if you feel that Making a Murderer depicts a miscarriage of justice.