Straightforward true crime analysis with just enough cheek.
Interest in true crime content seems to have skyrocketed recently. It’s not surprising, murder cases are inherently compelling, filled with human drama, deception, twists and turns—all elements of a great story. YouTube is overrun with true crime content, so much so it can be hard to sift through the amateurish garbage and get to the good stuff. And make no mistake That Chapter is the good stuff.
Our host is Mike, just Mike, an affable Irish fellow who guides us through a new case in every video employing a mixture of media that always feels complete. His narration alternates between voice over and on camera and his genuine, conversational approach make his vids easily understandable. I be so American that, embarrassingly, it took a couple of videos to attune my ears to his lilting Irish brogue but my patience paid off. The sense of authenticity he manages to create makes him one of my top content creators in the genre.
The video production is excellent too and always manages to include the relevant 911 calls, police interrogation, news clips and press conferences to create a fully dimensional understanding of each case. They’re edited well, always moving along at a good pace and never dragging. And typically clocking in around 30 minutes they’re perfectly digestible “TV” episodes.
If you’re into true crime content this is the perfect channel for you. All of the evidence, presented clearly and succinctly by a relatable host. I watch many true crime YouTube channels and this is my go to when I want the facts. Check it out!
Cliff’s Notes: Rotted & Relatable Reviews 