Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The Crash’ on Netflix, Another Likely Firebrand of a True Crime Documentary

This kind of viral, must-watch content is exactly what keeps us hooked—and ironically, it’s what strains our budgets the most. When a popular genre like true crime dominates the conversation, every streaming service rushes to produce similar hits, making it feel like we need a subscription for every single type of drama. The real danger here isn't the content itself, but the temptation to keep all your services running just because *one* of them has the next big binge-worthy title.

If you find yourself paying for multiple platforms—say, Netflix for the true crime doc, and then also paying for Max because they *might* have something else good—you are paying for potential, not actual viewing. The best way to fight subscription bloat is to treat your services like a rotating library, not a permanent membership.

Here's the budget move: Identify your "must-watch" category for the month. If true crime is your obsession right now, commit to one platform that houses the best true crime content. Use that service heavily for 30 days, then cancel it. When you’re ready for something new, sign up for the next service and cancel the first one. This strategy means instead of paying $25–$35 per month across multiple platforms, you can cycle through and keep your entertainment spending closer to $12–$15 per month.