Have you been waiting for season 3 of Mindhunter? Until last year, all we knew about Netflix's fate Mindhunter was that it had been put on indefinite hold, however, your prayers have been answered and David Fincher reportedly announced earlier this year that the series was returning for a third season.
What sets Mindhunter apart from other crime stories is that it's based on real events and the fictional characters portray real FBI officers who worked tirelessly to profile serial killers in the 1970s. All of the serial killers discussed over the course of the nineteen episode series are real human beings and the imminence of profiling seems so appropriate even in today's world.
While we'll all be waiting for the third season to uncover the psychoanalysis behind BTK's twisted mind, we need similar shows to stay engaged. This article contains a list of shows you should watch if you liked Mindhunter.
While most of the shows on the list can be streamed online, cable fans shouldn't lose heart. Channels like Investigation Discovery and Crime and Investigation continue to air true crime series throughout the day. If your cable package does not include these channels, you should switch to providers such as Optimal Cable which offer these channels in all of their packages.
Note:The shows are not mentioned in any particular order in this article.
1. Luther
Luther circles the life of a man who has a mad obsession with catching a serial killer. Considered one of the best crime dramas, Luther shares the same dynamism of Mindhunter and shows how the behavioral examination of serial killers can help solve other crimes.
2. Hannibal
Hannibal follows the same story as The Silence of the Lambs, but it's still one of the best crime TV shows of all time. A criminal profiler, Will Graham, hoping to better understand the criminal mind, begins to form a relationship with Hannibal Lecter, a notorious cannibal.
3. The Murder
The Killing is a story about the murder of Rosie Larson and subsequent events. The partnership between Holder and Linden resembles the love/hate relationship we all treasured between Bill Tench and Holden Ford. While investigating the main murder, the police uncover several other storylines related to the murder.
4. Dexter
After the life of a bloodstain pattern expert, Dexter Morgan, this TV show is one of the best psychological crime shows. The thing about Dexter is that while he helps the Miami police solve murders, he also commits them. The series focuses on how Dexter commits murders and how he plots his entire life around them.
5. Make a Murderer
Making a Murderer is a true crime story about Steven Avery who was locked up in prison for eighteen years, for a crime he didn't commit. After his acquittal, he filed lawsuits against everyone involved in his wrongful arrest, including the county. Shortly after his release, he was again detained for the murder of Teresa Halbach.
6. Thepeople c. OJ Simpson:American Crime Story
The American Crime Story is a dramatized version of true crimes and each season focuses on a single high-profile crime. The first season revolved around the arrest of American football running back OJ Simpson for the murder of his ex-wife and her friend. The series shows how the case became a national interest and was broadcast live on all major cable TV channels.
7. Conversations with a Killer:The Ted Bundy Tapes
Conversations with a Killer:Ted Bundy's tapes are the closest thing to Mindhunter. It shows the life and crimes of America's most charming and famous serial killer, Ted Bundy. The docuseries compiles archival footage from every instance Bundy was interviewed, showing how his mind worked.
