A new true crime show, the Zodiac was never caught.

This Is The Zodiac Speaking only has three episodes, yet it has managed to quickly rise to the top of Netflix's charts. The series offers new information about the Zodiac case, while also filling in those viewers who have never heard of the Zodiac before. Arguably, This Is The Zodiac Speaking is so popular because the case of the Zodiac Killer is still so mysterious to this day. In fact, This Is The Zodiac Speaking is far from the first piece of media to try and dissect who the killer really was.

After Netflix's This Is The Zodiac Speaking, Watch 2007's Zodiac Movie

What Makes Zodiac So Good

Another amazing project about the Zodiac Killer is the 2007 movie, Zodiac. The crime thriller follows San Francisco authorities as they try to track down the infamous killer. Jake Gyllenhaal plays a political cartoonist at the San Francisco Chronicle who attempts to decode the Zodiac's messages, while Robert Downey Jr. is a crime reporter and Mark Ruffalo is a detective investigating the case. The subject of This Is The Zodiac Speaking, Arthur Leigh Allen, even makes an appearance in the movie. For those craving a dramatic retelling of the Zodiac story, this David Fincher movie is definitely worth the watch.

Zodiac isn't just an ideal project for true crime lovers. The movie is critically acclaimed, with a Certified Fresh 90% on Rotten Tomatoes. What makes Zodiac so good is its incredible cast and outstanding direction. Despite being nearly three hours long, Zodiac flies by due to the cast's amazing performances and the dark tone of the film. Audiences immediately get just as sucked into the case as the characters on screen. Yet, just like in real life, Zodiac leaves viewers with even more questions than answers, reflecting on the strain such a case puts on those trying to solve it.

How Accurate David Fincher's Zodiac Movie Is To The True Story & Case

Zodiac Is Perfect For True Crime Fans

Notably, Zodiac is also praised for its accuracy. Where other fictionalized true crime stories will take creative liberties, Zodiac remains very close to its source material, using the real names of certain people, places, and details from that time. In many ways, Zodiac thoroughly and successfully recreates this specific time in history and completely steeps its audiences into it. By watching Zodiac, viewers will get as close as possible to the case, as if they are actually there in real time. Even then, the movie is also just as entertaining and engrossing as any other feature film.

Ultimately, Zodiac is a perfect follow-up to This Is The Zodiac Speaking, but it is also just a great movie. Those who love true crime will likely enjoy the film just as much as movie buffs who know nothing about the Zodiac Killer. It is a fantastic project, not just because of its attention to detail and accuracy, but also because of its raw storytelling and unflinching atmosphere. Hopefully, This Is The Zodiac Speaking can put even more audiences onto Zodiac.