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TV Shows That Will Hook You Like Mindhunter

USASun Nov 02 2025

Mindhunter might be gone, but there are plenty of other crime thrillers that can keep fans on the edge of their seats. These shows offer a mix of suspense, drama, and intrigue that might even surpass what Mindhunter delivered.

Twin Peaks

  • Classic Mystery
  • FBI agent Dale Cooper investigates a murder in a small town
  • Unique style and award-winning

Black Bird

  • Apple TV Series
  • Based on a true story
  • FBI operative befriends a serial killer for a confession
  • Intense and fast-paced

True Detective

  • Anthology Series
  • New story and cast each season
  • Season 1: Matthew McConaughey & Woody Harrelson
  • Season 4: Emmy-winning performance by Jodie Foster

Fargo

  • Anthology Series
  • Five seasons of new stories and characters
  • Blend of crime and dark comedy
  • Award-winning

Mare of Easttown

  • Gripping Miniseries
  • Detective investigates a murder and a disappearance
  • Kate Winslet's Emmy-winning performance

Oz

  • Brutal and Engaging
  • Set entirely in a prison
  • Power struggles between inmates and officers

The X-Files

  • Classic Crime and Supernatural
  • FBI agents investigate paranormal cases
  • Pop culture phenomenon

Hannibal

  • Unique Series
  • Complex relationship between a forensic psychiatrist and an FBI agent
  • Visually stunning with a cult following

Sharp Objects

  • Dark and Compelling Miniseries
  • Based on a novel by Gillian Flynn
  • Reporter investigates murders in her hometown

Criminal Minds

  • Long-Running Series
  • Nearly two decades and over 350 episodes
  • Standout episodes make it a strong contender

questions

    In what ways does Fargo's anthology format contribute to its success over Mindhunter?
    What aspects of True Detective's first and fourth seasons make them superior to Mindhunter?
    How does the narrative structure of True Detective's first season enhance its storytelling compared to Mindhunter?

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