Most people are fascinated by serial killer TV series. From classic programs like Criminal Minds to up and coming shows like Dexter, these crime dramas explore the country’s most nefarious criminals. With an array of plot twists and captivating stories, explore these gripping series about serial killers for an intense watch
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Set in the late 1990s, this series tells the story of a small-town police chief and his deputy (played by David Tennant and Jason Bateman) as they investigate a string of bizarre homicides. With each new crime, it becomes clear there is something far more sinister at work than meets the eye.
2. Mindhunter:
This historical drama series follows two FBI agents tracking down serial killers in the 1970s and 1980s, exploring how their cases have helped shape modern profiling methods. It stars Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany, and Anna Torv.
3. Dexter:
Based on the novel by Jeff Lindsay, this dark comedy follows a Miami blood-spatter analyst who moonlights as a serial killer who targets other murderers as revenge for his adopted father’s death. Starring Michael C. Hall in the title role, this crime drama features some truly chilling moments that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until its explosive finale.
4. Martha Marcy May Marlene:
Released in 2013 and starring Elizabeth Olsen in her breakout performance, this psychological thriller follows an escapee from a cult and her struggles to adjust back to normal life with her family and loved ones after years away from them..
5. The Fall:
Set in Belfast and London, this gritty detective drama series stars Gillian Anderson as Detective Superintendent Stella Gibson investigating an elusive serial killer, featuring breathtaking cinematography along with intense performances from both Anderson and Jamie Dornan as Paul Spector, her primary suspect.
6. Luther:
Idris Elba stars as DCI John Luther in this suspenseful crime drama, which follows him on various investigations into complex murders while he struggles with inner demons that haunt him from time to time throughout every season.
7. Manhunt:
Unabomber: One of National Geographic’s recent efforts is Manhunt, which dives into one of America’s most renowned criminal cases over the course of eight episodes, featuring Paul Bettany as Ted Kaczynski, aka The Unabomber, trying to control his violent impulses against society from cabin days to law enforcement stings.
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