NBC News Correspondent Ellison Barber to Host Netflix True Crime Podcast Allegedly

Netflix has expanded its content distribution strategy by incorporating the video podcast format into its streaming library with the launch of a true crime series titled Allegedly.

The series is hosted by Ellison Barber, an NBC News correspondent. According to reporting from AJC.com, Barber grew up in the metro Atlanta area.

A video podcast is a digital audio program that includes a synchronized video component, allowing the audience to watch the recording of the discussion or interview while listening to the audio track.

The decision to host Allegedly reflects a broader trend of streaming platforms diversifying their media formats. By integrating video podcasts, Netflix is moving beyond traditional long-form cinema and episodic television to capture audiences who consume content typically found on audio-first platforms.

This shift allows the platform to leverage the true crime genre—a high-performing category in streaming—through a production format that is often more agile than traditional documentary filmmaking.