7 Series in the Spirit of Dexter

If you enjoyed Dexter for its dark atmosphere, morally complex protagonist, and constant struggle between good and evil, this selection is definitely worth checking out. These series explore what lies beneath the surface of seemingly ordinary lives, revealing dangerous secrets, complicated characters, and the darker side of human nature.

Expect psychopaths and brilliant criminals, double lives, psychological mind games, moral dilemmas, and characters who cannot simply be divided into “good” and “bad.” Each series echoes Dexter in its own way while offering a unique take on obsession, crime, and the darker desires of the human mind.

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You

2018 IMDb 7.6 / 10 7.5 / 10

Mystery Crime Drama

Joe Goldberg is a charming but dangerously obsessive man who becomes infatuated with women and gradually inserts himself into their lives. For love, he is willing to cross any boundary.
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Hannibal

2013 IMDb 8.5 / 10 8.0 / 10

Drama Crime

Will Graham, a talented criminal profiler, helps the FBI investigate a series of disturbing murders. His consultant is the charismatic psychiatrist Hannibal Lecter, who hides a horrifying secret.
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Bates Motel

2013 IMDb 8.1 / 10 8.4 / 10

Drama Crime Mystery

After her husband’s death, Norma Bates moves to a small town with her son Norman and buys a motel. Their complicated relationship gradually becomes increasingly disturbing and dangerous.
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Prodigal Son

2019 IMDb 7.7 / 10 7.8 / 10

Crime Drama Mystery

Criminal profiler Malcolm Bright uses his unconventional mind to solve difficult cases. But his biggest challenge is his father — a notorious serial killer whom Malcolm is forced to confront again.
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Harrow

2018 IMDb 7.5 / 10 7.4 / 10

Crime Drama Mystery

Daniel Harrow is a brilliant forensic pathologist who doesn’t always follow the rules. When secrets from his past threaten his present, he must uncover the truth while continuing to investigate the deaths of others.
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Mr. Robot

2015 IMDb 8.5 / 10 8.1 / 10

Crime Drama

Elliot, a brilliant but socially isolated hacker, is recruited by a mysterious group planning to change the world. As the story unfolds, the line between reality, conspiracy, and Elliot’s own mind begins to blur.
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Barry

2018 IMDb 8.3 / 10 8.2 / 10

Comedy Crime Drama

Barry is a former Marine who works as a hitman but unexpectedly discovers acting. He tries to leave his criminal past behind, but escaping the world of violence proves far more difficult than he imagined.

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