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- Mindhunter. Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany, Anna Torv. 986 votes. Set in the late '70s, this engrossing series delves into the nascent field of criminal profiling, as FBI agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench, played by Jonathan Groff and Holt McCallany, interview imprisoned serial killers to comprehend their motives.
- Dexter. Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee. 1,179 votes. Delving into the sinister mind of a blood spatter analyst by day and a serial killer by night, Dexter offers a cat-and-mouse chase between the eponymous character's two personas.
- Criminal Minds. Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness. 579 votes. Boasting an impressive 15-season run, this beloved crime procedural delves into the terrifying world of serial killers from the perspective of the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit.
- Hannibal. Hugh Dancy, Mads Mikkelsen, Laurence Fishburne. 723 votes. A reimagining of Thomas Harris's seminal work, this psychological thriller takes viewers on a haunting journey into the complex relationship between sociopathic psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen) and gifted but traumatized FBI profiler Will Graham (Hugh Dancy).
Which serial killers are mentioned in Gavin and Stacey? It's one of the most beloved (and iconic) British sitcoms of all time, but there's a sinister undertone to Gavin and Stacey... and it's not *only* the presence of James Corden.
Oct 1, 2024 · EW has compiled a must-watch list of Netflix serial killer shows, including gripping documentaries and a handful of well-articulated narratives. Here are the 16 best streaming right now.
- 30 The Chestnut Man
- 29 Marcella
- 28 Inside The Criminal Mind
- 27 The Playing Card Killer
- 26 The Serpent
- 25 Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer
- 24 Indian Predator: The Diary of A Serial Killer
- 23 Somebody
- 22 Slasher
- 21 Conversations with A Killer: Jeffrey Dahmer Tapes
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The dark and brutal Danish serial killer showThe Chestnut Man is a gripping series, but one that is not for the faint of heart. The series begins in the 1980s with the murder of an entire family, then jumps decades with a new eerie murder to contend with. The show follows two detectives in Copenhagen investigating the murder of a young woman whose body was discovered with a small figurine made of chestnuts. The show is a dark and twisting mystery that connects to the crime of the past in some...
3 Seasons, 24 Episodes
Marcella is another excellent British crime series that is as much about the investigation into the murders as it is about the troubled detective at the center of the story. Anna Friel stars as a detective who has stepped away from the job following her husband leaving her. She comes back into the game when an unsolved serial killer case is reignited with new victims. The idea of a detective obsessively hunting a killer is a tale that has been told many times, but Marcella finds new and excit...
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For Netflix subscribers interested in criminology or the psychology behind criminal acts at all, Inside the Criminal Mind is a pretty fascinating watch. Each episode of the series spotlights a different type of criminal whose life becomes defined by what they do: crime lords, cult leaders, serial killers, etc. Only the first episode of the series highlights serial killers, so audience members don’t have to watch further if that’s all they’re interested in. It’s a broader examination of serial...
3 Episodes
In 2003, a playing card left at a crime scene connected a string of murders across Spain, and the country was left in terror. The Netflix true-crime documentary The Playing Card Killer recounts the investigation of the crimes and includes interviews with journalists, police officers, investigators, and forensic psychiatrists to paint a full picture of the crimes and the search for the killer. The real-life story behind this chilling serial killer series on Netflix is that of Alfredo Galán, wh...
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A joint production between Netflix and BBCOne, The Serpent is inspired by real events but isa fictional account of the French serial killer Charles Sobhraj. Sobhraj murdered tourists in Thailand, particularly backpackers, in the 1970s. The eight-part miniseries chronicles the escalation of Sobhraj’s crimes from thieves and scam artists to serial murderer. It is also told in a nonlinear fashion with the audience seeing his crimes play out in the 1970s while also seeing an investigation taking...
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There are multiple series on Netflix that fall under the “Crime Scene” umbrella. 2021's Crime Scene: The Times Square Killer highlights the killings that plagued Times Square in the 1970s. Specifically, the documentary series kicks off by explaining the finding of bodies in a motel roomin Times Square in December 1979 and then unravels the circumstances behind the discovery, as well as the aftermath. The Crime Scene series stands out among true-crime shows that focus on serial killer investig...
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While most serial killer documentaries focus on those in Europe or the United States, and the majority also investigate the same handful of serial killers, Indian Predator: The Diary Of A Serial Killer stands out both due to its location and subject — a modern-day killer in India. The documentary is framed around the disappearance of Dhirendra Singh, a journalist in India. The journalist’s death is the jumping-off point for the story of Raja Kolander, who is responsible for the deaths of at l...
8 Episodes
Somebody is a fictional South Korean drama series that examines the possibility of a serial killer using modern technology to find his victims. In the series, a killer uses a social app to find his victims and ends up connecting with the app developer. The creator of the app just happens to be friends with a police detective investigating the case. A lot of modern crime stories have devoted at least one episode to how social media can play a role in criminal activity. Somebody goes a step fur...
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The Netflix anthology series Slasher centers on a different story each season. While it originally premiered on Chiller, the first three seasons are available on Netflix, with the fourth available on Shudder. By allowing each season to focus on a different story it manages to cover many more bases than most serial killer shows on Netflix. Each season takes the stereotypical setting and tropes of a slasher movie and brings a fresh story to it. The first is a small town with copycat killings fr...
3 Episodes
The Conversations With A Killer series, like the Crime Scene series, seeks to offer those interested in some of the most famous serial killer cases another look at historical cases they are already familiar with. The catch is that the series all use previously unreleased to the public audio files of interviews with the killers. Of course, the series doesn’t solely use audio files from Jeffrey Dahmer. It also features interviews with family members of victims and investigators, giving a comple...
- Christine Persaud
TV Series. Detective Ambrose employs some unusual tactics, and a deep capacity for empathy to solve his cases. His boundless dedication is driven by his dark past, leading him into powerful and often dangerously intimate bonds with his suspects. Creator Derek Simonds Stars Bill Pullman Jessica Hecht Dohn Norwood.
Jan 30, 2019 · There is no limit to the stories around mass murders. From ‘Killing Eve’ to ‘True Detective,’ here are the best serial killer TV shows and docuseries to die for.
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Mar 29, 2021 · Here are 23 of the best serial killer shows, including True Detective, Killing Eve, and Sharp Objects.
