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What to watch on LEGEND and TRUE CRIME

By Sophie Nye

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With hours upon hours of classic films, cult favourites, gripping investigations and can’t‑miss TV, LEGEND, LEGEND XTRA, TRUE CRIME and TRUE CRIME XTRA are absolutely packed with things to watch. But with so much on offer… where do you even start?

Good news, we’ve already done the scrolling for you. From iconic movies and thrilling adventures to true‑crime stories that will have you completely absorbed (plus all the Judge Judy you could ever need), we’ve rounded up all their unmissable content.

If you haven’t dipped into these channels yet, consider this your perfect starting point. Get cosy and get ready to find your next obsession.

Oh, and if you miss something live, don’t worry. You can always catch up on demand on WATCH FREE UK!

What’s on TRUE CRIME and TRUE CRIME XTRA

Judge Judy (Season 24)

Watch on TRUE CRIME 

A judge wearing a black robe with a white lace collar sits at a courtroom bench. Behind the judge are wooden panels and two flags. The front of the bench displays a nameplate reading ‘Judge Judy Sheindlin.

Order in the court – series 24 of Judge Judy has landed in the UK!! If you (like us) are a big fan of Judge Judy then get exciteddd because our favourite family judge is about to make her Freely debut! Available to stream or watch on Legend, this show will see no-nonsense from judge Judy head some real small-claims cases inside a televised courtroom! 

Fatal Fall: Murder or Accident 

Watch on TRUE CRIME, Wednesday’s at 10pm 

An abstract illustration of a white silhouette of a person suspended by vertical strings, appearing to fall backward beside a dark, shadowy staircase against a textured red background.

The evidence is in: your next obsession has arrived, and it’s on, on Wednesday’s at 10pm. This 10-part series investigates the scary concept of whether a victim was pushed to their death or did just fall.  Fatal Fall: Murder or Accident dives deep into the investigations by packing in expert breakdowns and real voices from people right at the centre of the story. 

Secrets of a Murder Detective 

Watch on TRUE CRIME, Tuesdays at 10pm  

Two people sit across from each other in a bright, minimalist room. One person, dressed in a dark suit and tie, leans forward with hands resting on the table, while the other is seen from behind with shoulder-length hair.

Join former MET Police Detective Inspector Steve Keough as he dissects numerous murder investigations and explores how the victims were brought justice. 

Killers: Caught on Camera 

Watch on TRUE CRIME 

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With unique access to the video footage that leads to the conviction of killers around the world, this true crime documentary series is guaranteed to have your hair standing on end!   

Murder by the Sea 

Watch on TRUE CRIME 

Murder by the Sea

Across the UK, seaside towns have gained a reputation for hosting terrifying crimes, throughout this series journalist and crime author Geoffrey Wansell will examine some of these strange and daunting crimes! 

Murder UK 

Watch on TRUE CRIME 

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This British true crime documentary explores and the dark and dangerous world of homicide. Criminologist David Wilson takes viewers deep into some of the UK’s most chilling murder cases and uncovering common themes that connect them as well as investigating the social factors that drive people to kill!  

Medical Detectives

Watch on TRUE CRIME XTRA

Medical Detectives

In this True Crime series, strange clues and microscopic evidence are used by forensic experts to sold even the most puzzling of cases!

Bloodline Detectives

Watch on TRUE CRIME XTRA

Bloodline Detectives

Have you ever wondered what happens when all the avenues of an investigation have been exhausted? Welllll sit down and get comfy because Bloodline Detectives tells us allll about the new forensic investigative genetic genealogy  and how this tool is absolutely revolutionising cold case crimes!

What’s on LEGEND & LEGEND XTRA

Star Trek 

Watch on LEGEND 

A group of four people in brightly colored scifi uniforms stand together in a futuristic control room. One person wears yellow, one wears red, one wears blue, and another stands slightly behind them in a lighter outfit. Various panels and equipment are visible in the background.

Boldly binge where no viewer has binged before, it’s the one and only Star Trek. Embark on the U.S.S Enterprise on their 5 year mission to venture into the galaxy. Expect a loooot of aliens, wild adventures and all kinds of comic chaos. Starring William Shatner (Captain James T. Kirk), Leonard Nimoy (Spock) and DeForest Kelley (Leonard McCoy). 

Walker, Texas Ranger 

Watch on LEGEND 

Two people wearing cowboy hats stand outdoors in front of a house and trees. One is dressed in a light-coloured hat and jacket, and the other wears a black hat with a leather jacket over a collared shirt

Team up with the Texas Rangers, Cordell Walker (Chuck Norris) and partner James Trivette (Clarence Gilyard) to take on the criminal underworld of Dallas, Texas. However, the pair have slightlyyy different approaches. Walker prefers to ensure justice the old-fashioned way (using his knuckles) whereas Trivette prefers the more civilised use of tech, to track down the troublemakers. Prepare for edge of the seat action that will keep you glued to the sofa! 

Andromeda 

Watch on LEGEND XTRA 

Andromeda

If you are a fan of Star Trek then you definitely don’t want to miss the chance to watch Andromeda! After being trapped in a black hole for 300 years, Starship Andromeda is finally rescued by a salvage crew! Captain Dylan Hunt (Kevin Sorbo) recruits the crew to salvage a fallen civilisation.  

Red Heat (1988)

Watch on LEGEND 

Two people sit inside a car, both wearing suits and ties. One is in the driver’s seat and the other in the passenger seat, and they appear to be talking while the interior is dimly lit with a greenish background visible through the windows.

Fancy a peak 80’s action film that delivers chaos and one-liners galore? Red Heat stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Ivan Danko, a super tough Russian policeman who is forced to buddy up with Chicago’s craziest detective Art Ridzik played by Jim Belushi. The unlikely duo are tasked with tracking down a Georgian drug lord. If you’re a fan of 48 Hrs or Beverly Hills Cop, this one’s for you. 

Heist (2015)

Watch on LEGEND 

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On chilly winter nights, nothing hits quite like a gritty crime thriller. Heist sees the lengths a father will go to for his daughter's medical treatment, a robbery gone awry anddddd a full-blown bus hijack. Starring the phenomenal Robert De Niro, this one will have you hooked! 

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Written by Sophie Nye

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