Encountering a serial killer is obviously the last thing on our to-do list but for some reason, TV shows on such personalities always grab our interest. We, humans, feel a strange pull to understand the impulses of dangerous people who kill others as a co-curricular activity. Benefitting from this, OTT platforms have rolled out multiple series showcasing every shade of serial killer content you could imagine. But how to filter out the one that deserves the precious time out of your hectic schedule?
Spine-Chilling Serial Killer Shows To Watch
Here we’ve compiled a must-watch list of serial killer shows that include both well-articulated narratives and gripping documentaries:
Released on November 21, 2022, ‘Dahmer’ follows the story of a real-life serial killer, Jeffrey Dahmer who between 1978 and 1991 killed 17 people, dismembered their bodies, and consumed their body parts. Directed by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, ‘Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story’ delves into the wicked psyche of Dahmer. Portrayed by the talented Evan Peters, the show managed to bring you right into the centre of the mind of a truly unhinged man with no remorse. The show also won multiple awards, including the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Limited Series for Peters. The series is sure to bring chills down your spine with its brutal, chaotic, and unflinching portrayal of violence.
You (Netflix, IMDb Rating: 7.7/10)
A common bookstore manager who is nerdy, introverted and can suggest to you good books appears less likely to cause any harm until he falls in love with a girl (or girls, as he tends to fall in love a lot). Then, begins a sinister spiral of stalking, obsession, manipulation, deception, and murders. Portrayed by the charming Penn Badgley, the character of Joe Goldberg is sure to keep you hooked as he murders his girlfriends, wife, neighbours, and anyone who comes in his way. Based on the books by Caroline Kepnes, the brilliantly crafted psychological series is sure to interest you with its chilling plot twists, and grisly murders. ‘You’ season 5 will premiere on April 24, 2025.
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Dexter (Amazon Prime Video, Jio Cinema, IMDb Rating: 6.8/10)
‘Dexter’ is a gripping TV series about a serial killer with a moral code. Michael C. Hall shines as the brilliant and complex protagonist. With edge-of-seat thrills and suspenseful drama, this 8-season show is a must-watch, plus a limited series “Dexter: New Blood”.
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Other serial killer shows to add to your binge list include ‘Mindhunter’, ‘Hannibal’, and more.
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