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‘REAL-LIFE INCIDENTS ENABLE VIWERS TO EXPLORE THE DARKER ASPECTS OF HUMAN NATURE IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT’ Experts say when it comes to true crime stories, it is not just the whodunnit aspect, but the layers of the case appeal to the viewers who sometimes think they can solve the case. As per a survey conducted by Morning Consult, two in three persons say that the main reason they are interested in true crime shows is to understand the psychology of serial killers.
Mansi Shrivastav, MX Player, Senior Vice President Content Acquisitions and Partnerships, says, “Deciphering mysteries and watching true crime stories does catch the fancy and curiosity of our audience. There is immense intrigue, resulting in high completion rates for stories revolving around serial killers, conspiracies, political scandals, etc. The trend is not unique to MX Player but all OTT platforms at large in the country and around the world, where these genres frequently rank among the top 10 most watched programmes.”
This story is from the November 19, 2022 edition of The Times of India.
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