12. They Love True Crime
Whether it’s Podcasts, TV series, or documentaries, people in the middle class can’t get enough true crime. Like reality shows, series dealing with mystery and crime is also near the charts’ top. According to The Wrap, some of the most popular crime and police shows among the middle class are Elementary, Shades of Blue, and Quantico. These come on the heels of true-crime shows like Psych, Bones, NCIS, and the ultimate classic, Law, and Order. Then, of course, you need to think about Netflix. Some of the most popular original series, like You were seen by more than 40 million subscribers.
Another hugely popular thing among the middle class is listening to true crime podcasts. A few years ago, a podcast called Serial quickly rose to the top of the charts and inspired several other popular podcasts like My Favorite Murder and new up-and-coming series like Vintage Villains. That is a great way to hear stories about true crime without actually reading a book, and it can be played during your commute, which is easier than a TV series. Maybe hearing about true crime allows them to experience some of the thrill without the danger of being targeted by a criminal or having to chase one through a darkened alley before he commits another crime.