Constantly, commercial television channels expand their niche of contents that deal with crime, as this visual product sells well. Although during the last years the interest of the viewers has focused mainly on entertainment shows, the rating of the crime programs remains constant. In the audiovisual space of the Republic of Moldova, the access to this category of programs is ensured by the local television channels, especially by the channels that broadcast a foreign television product, especially from the Russian Federation. Nevertheless, one fact is undisputable – the television content that registers high ratings satisfies certain demands and needs of the public and therefore the popularity of criminal-themed programs is motivated by certain needs of the television audience.