True crime has been a hot topic in recent years, with a wave of podcasts, novels, television shows, and films taking over pop culture. While Netflix’s upcoming Woman of the Hour may seem to be yet another title jumping on the trend, it sets itself apart upon closer inspection. For one thing, the serial killer it follows is one whose story played out in the public eye before his crimes were ever known. Known as the “Dating Game Killer,” Rodney Alcala appeared as a contestant on The Dating Game, where he actually won a date with “Woman of the Hour” Cheryl Bradshaw.
