8 High-Rated TV Series About Serial Killers to Watch After 'Dexter: Original Sin'
If you were fascinated by the dark side of human nature in Dexter: Original Sin and are looking for similar shows, then you are in the right place.
Dexter: Original Sin has become a worthy spinoff of the original series. However, that didn't stop Paramount+ from canceling the show after one season, despite the fact that the series had previously been renewed for a second season.
If you've seen Dexter dozens of times and don't know what to watch next, these shows about serial killers and the people who catch them will be the perfect replacement.
1. 'The Fall', 2013-2016
IMDb Score: 8.1/10
Stella Gibson is a fearless detective hunting a serial killer. Paul Spector pretends to be a respectable family man and professional psychologist who works with especially difficult cases.
In his free time, he indulges his desires and searches for victims. Spector leaves no fingerprints or traces, which baffles the county police.
Only Gibson believes that the killer will eventually make a mistake, and she will be ready when that day comes.
2. 'A Killer Paradox', 2024
IMDb Score: 7.1/10
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Lee Tang is a student who works at a store and often encounters rude customers. One day after work, he meets a man who had recently been rude to him.
The drunk man started a fight, and Lee accidentally hit him on the head. Later, it turns out that the deceased was a maniac who had been wanted for a long time.
After this incident, Lee discovers that he can accurately identify criminals and decides to punish the guilty himself.
3. 'Des', 2020
IMDb Score: 7.6/10
This British miniseries is based on the true story of Scottish serial killer Dennis Nilsen, who was arrested in 1983 under shocking circumstances.
One day, a sewer pipe in an ordinary London house becomes clogged. Upon arriving at the scene, the plumber discovered that the blockage was not garbage, but human remains.
The investigation led to Dennis Nilsen, the only suspect, about whom the neighbors had complained for a long time due to the unpleasant smell coming from his apartment.
The most surprising thing is that Nilsen doesn't deny his guilt – he immediately confesses to the murder. There's just one catch: this isn't his only crime, and he doesn't remember how many there are.
4. 'Until I Kill You', 2024
IMDb Score: 7.4/10
The miniseries is based on the memoirs of Delia Balmer, an ordinary London nurse who met a charming man and fell hopelessly in love.
Over time, the romantic image faded – her boyfriend revealed his true colors: he was not only an abuser, but also a murderer who did not hide what he did to his ex-girlfriends.
Balmer repeatedly contacted the police, but they were unable to protect her and allowed the serial killer to operate for another ten years.
5. 'Life on Mars', 2006-2007
IMDb Score: 8.3/10
Sam Tyler has been unable to track down a dangerous maniac. When his search hits a wall, his girlfriend Annie, who is also a detective, takes up the investigation. Soon, the killer kidnaps Annie.
Shocked by what happened, Sam gets into a car accident and is suddenly transported thirty years back in time. It turns out that, in 1973, a maniac is operating whose actions exactly mirror those of Annie's kidnapper.
The detective, now in the past, resumes the investigation in the hope of saving Annie and returning home.
6. 'The Following', 2013-2015
IMDb Score: 7.4/10
The series follows FBI agent Ryan Hardy, who previously captured the dangerous serial killer Joe Carroll. Now, Hardy must do it again.
Hardy is on the trail of a club of serial killers because the criminal he caught escaped and organized a social network of his kind.
7. 'Swarm', 2023
IMDb Score: 7.1/10
The withdrawn girl, Dre, rents an apartment with her sister, Marissa. The sisters work hard at a clothing store from morning until late at night, but they only earn enough to pay the rent.
Dre is a passionate fan of pop singer Ni'Jah and leads her fandom. She doesn't miss a single concert and loses her temper whenever someone insults her idol.
One day, Marissa commits suicide, causing Dre to lose touch with reality. She turns into a maniac and hunts Ni'Jah's haters.
8. 'Ripper Street', 2012-2016
IMDb Score: 8.1/10
The events of Ripper Street begin in London in 1889. Nearly half a year has passed since the last attack by the elusive Jack the Ripper, yet the public remains concerned that the cruel maniac may reappear.
Soon, London is shaken by a new crime: the mutilated corpse of a woman is found in one of the city's districts. All evidence suggests that the Ripper has returned to the streets.
Detective Edmund Reid, played by Matthew Macfadyen, begins his own investigation.
