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TL;DR If you enjoyed "The Sinner," consider watching "True Detective," "Mindhunter," "Broadchurch," and "The Fall" for similar dark, psychological thrills.

True Detective

"True Detective," particularly Season 1, is frequently recommended for fans of "The Sinner." It shares a similar dark and atmospheric vibe, focusing on complex detective work and intricate storytelling [1:1], [2:3], [3:4]. The series explores deep psychological themes and features strong performances that captivate viewers.

Mindhunter

Another popular recommendation is "Mindhunter," which delves into the psychology of serial killers. This show provides a cerebral experience with its focus on criminal profiling and the development of FBI techniques in understanding criminal minds [1:1], [4:4]. Its intense narrative and character-driven plots make it a must-watch for those who appreciate psychological thrillers.

Broadchurch

"Broadchurch" is noted for its similar tone and atmosphere to "The Sinner." Set in a small town, it explores the impact of a murder on the community and the detectives working the case [1:3], [3:3]. The series is praised for its emotional depth and strong character development.

The Fall

"The Fall" is another series that resonates with fans of "The Sinner." It follows a detective hunting a serial killer, offering a gripping narrative filled with suspense and psychological intrigue [1:2], [4:3]. The show's tension and exploration of dark themes make it a compelling watch.

Additional Recommendations

Other shows mentioned include "Mare of Eastown," "The Alienist," "Bosch," "Luther," "Prime Suspect," "Shetland," "Ripper Street," "The Killing," "Top of the Lake," and "Wire in the Blood" [3:2], [5:7], [5:9]. These series vary in setting and style but generally offer the same kind of dark, investigative drama that fans of "The Sinner" might enjoy.

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10 Shows Like 'The Sinner' To Watch If You Miss the Series

Posted by RomanRoyIsSlimy · in r/TheSinner · 2 years ago
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gllugo · 2 years ago

The Fall reminded me of this so much. The Reckoning also reminded me of The Sinner - involves a serial killer who happens to be a HS teacher (who was dormant for years and suddenly started killing again )

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Sheeana407 · 2 years ago

Broadchurch had similar vibe to me

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prince2lu · 2 years ago

Also true detective

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Zealousideal-Slide98 · 2 years ago

How many of these have you already seen? I’ve seen 6 of them.

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hyejooloveclub · 2 years ago

True detective and mindhunter!!!!!! Definitely watch these if you liked the sinner.

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Shows like The Sinner, Mindhunter

Posted by hamb0ne35 · in r/televisionsuggestions · 2 years ago

I really love these psychological thrillers, tends to be the only shows to keep me interested. I need a new show to watch so recommendations of well made, shows that’ll make my brain spin are appreciated!

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[deleted] · 2 years ago

I’m a huge Mindhunter fan and I also loved the Shield. I’d say the first season or two is much lighter than the rest. I will always say it’s a damn good show that I would watch a third time from beginning to end.

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KindheartednessOver6 · 1 year ago

True Detective, Season 1

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PrettyGirlChaz431 · 2 years ago

Not sure if they're exactly similar but they're really good shows.

Home Before Dark

Clickbait

Tell Me A Story

Severance

From

The woman in the house

True Story

You Don't Know Me

Rules Of The Game

The Booth at the End

Innocent

Panic

Candy

The Thing About Pam

Bates Motel

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princess23710 · 2 years ago

Are subtitles ok? I just came across a show from Iceland called TRAPPED. Seasons 1&2 are on Prime and season 3 (ENTRAPPED) is on Netflix. It was good and twisty.

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IMO2021 · 2 years ago

Similar to Mindhunter and The Sinner, but not convinced i would consider them all “psychological thrillers”. Everyone has different definitions. Regardless, they all make for good viewing.

-The Missing/Baptise

-Capitani

-Delhi Crime

-Valhalla Murders

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-The Tunnel

-Safe

-Stay Close

-The Stranger

-Tell Me Your Secrets

-Hit & Run

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Shows like The Sinner?

Posted by codex_lake · in r/TheSinner · 2 years ago

I’m sad it’s over. I like dark atmospheric cop shows like this. Any suggestions?

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Zealousideal-Slide98 · 2 years ago

True Detective, Broadchurch, Mare of Eastown, The Alienist (it’s a time period piece but it is dark). Baptieste, Bosch, Deadwater Fell, Hinterland, Line of Duty, Luther, Mindhunter, Prime Suspect, Shetland, Ripper Street, The Fall, The Killing, The Missing, Top of the Lake, Wire in the Blood.

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Heidvala · 2 years ago

Plus 1 to all those. Wire in the Blood is fucking amazing. I wish I could see it again for the first time.

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jayembee01 · 2 years ago

Broadchurch 💯

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aashishkoirala · 2 years ago

True Detective S1

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didiinthesky · 2 years ago

Okay so it's not a cop show, but Midnight Mass reminded me of s4 of The Sinner a lot. Set on a small island community, a dark secret, an outsider coming to the island, all very similar. But it has supernatural horror elements so if you're not into that you probably won't like it.

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azmr_x_3 · 2 years ago

Midnight Mass was amazing

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lpo34 · 2 years ago

Sharp objects

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Just finished the Sinner, would love something similar

Posted by sunlit_cairn · in r/bestofnetflix · 4 years ago

Already seen mindhunter, couldn’t really get into broadchurch for some reason...any recommendations?

We have Netflix Hulu and prime.

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forcehatin · 4 years ago

True Detective

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wordy-womaine · 4 years ago

The Fall used to be on netflix but isn’t anymore :( it’s available to stream for free elsewhere though it seems

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kid808s · 4 years ago

Mare of Eastown, ur welcome

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panties4you101 · 4 years ago

Mare of east town

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[deleted] · 4 years ago

This one is sometimes on Netflix so I'm sorry if it's not, but The Killing! It's a remake of a Swedish show, it's got similar vibes for me.

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Shows like Sinner?

Posted by how_you_feel · in r/TheSinner · 5 years ago

I've watched the Five, the fall and broadchurch and enjoyed all.

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withextracheesepls · 5 years ago

Quicksand has similar concepts with “violent crime, main character has memory loss, fucked up shit” and I actually preferred it over The Sinner, but it is in Swedish. It’s on Netflix with subtitles though.

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lightsup11 · 5 years ago

I don't usually like watching foreign shows with English dubbed over but this show was PHENOMENAL. Definitely a lot like the Sinner.

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Nonsense2005 · 5 years ago

Top of the Lake is one kind of similar and not mentioned yet.

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inolezej · 5 years ago

Second this! Also True Detective.

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sliverme · 5 years ago

Just finished True Detective, highly recommend it. Also been into The Outsider on HBO, check it out.

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Big_Apple3AM · 5 years ago

I remember watching Top of the Lake but it being kinda unmemorable for me. I remember it being good, but I just moved on to something else when I finished it rather than diving into more about the story

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Morkedup · 5 years ago

Unbelievable.
Mindhunter.
Safe.
The Act.
Dirty John.
Sharp Objects.
A Very English Scandal.
London Spy.

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pbee90 · 5 years ago

The killing. Nice and Dark. Or True Detective season 1.

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sugarplumstar · 5 years ago

Yess. Dark! Also, the Returned (French version is best)

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carcar97 · 5 years ago

American Crime is on Netflix and, like The Sinner, is an anthology style show.

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I'm sure i forgot a few but can anyone try to recommend a series...

Posted by EuphoricHippo2269 · in r/televisionsuggestions · 2 months ago

Favorite Tv Series 📺 ◦ Sneaky Pete ◦ Ozark ◦ Breaking bad ◦ Sons of Anarchy ◦ Bloodline ◦ The fall ◦ Greys anatomy ◦ animal kingdom ◦ Dexter ◦ Homeland ◦ Bridgerton ◦ Apple cider vinegar ◦ Gossip girl ◦ 13 reasons why ◦ School spirts ◦ The stranger ◦ Stay close ◦ Handmaids tale ◦ Big little lies ◦ Euphoria ◦ Parenthood ◦ 7 seconds ◦ Power & all sequels ◦ You ◦ Undercover ◦ Candy ◦ The girl in platville ◦ The thing about Pam ◦ Lie to me ◦ Paradise ◦ Dirty John ◦ White lotus ◦ Dear child ◦ Top boy ◦ Inventing Anna ◦ Queen of the south ◦ Happy valley ◦ Bodyguard ◦ Broadchurch ◦ Beauty in black ◦ The act ◦ Snowfall ◦ Squid games ◦ Mob land ◦ Gangs of London

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LivinDoll · 2 months ago

Succession, Industry, The Americans, Damages, Weeds, Six Feet Under, Bosch, The Diplomat

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Mountain-Match2942 · 2 months ago

The Shield

Bad Sisters

Line of Duty

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Dominator415 · 2 months ago

Boardwalk Empire

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Ghostdefender1701 · 2 months ago

The Shield

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Any_Listen_7306 · 2 months ago

Yep 💯

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DiffusePenance · 2 months ago

Big thumbs up

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Anonymity177 · 2 months ago

True Detective Season 1

Servant 

A Shop for Killers 

Bloodhounds 

Watchmen

The Sinner Season 1

Mayor of Kingstown 

Stranger Things

Snowfall 

Game of Thrones

Weak Hero Class

Mindhunter 

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[REQUEST] Series similar to “The Sinner”

Posted by piphead25 · in r/NetflixBestOf · 5 years ago

I’ve never really seen anything quite like this, it’s unusual plot just really intrigued me. Can anyone recommend me series that are a bit out of the box?

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PersnickeyPants · 5 years ago
  • Marcella (Netflix)
  • Orphan Black (Amazon Prime)
  • Thirteen (the mini series, not the movie) (Amazon Prime)
  • The Missing (Amazon Prime)
  • The Killing (Hulu)
  • Top of the Lake: China Girl (Hulu)
  • Retribution (Netflix)
  • The Five (Netflix)
  • The Forest (mini series, French language) (Netflix)
  • Broadchurch (Netflix)
  • Black Spot (French language) (Netflix)
  • The End of the F**king World (Netflix)
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zdonkeyspeaks · 5 years ago

All these great. End of the f ing world. Loved it

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PersnickeyPants · 5 years ago

If you liked "End of the F**king World", then watch the movie "I Don't Feel At Home in the World Anymore" on Netflix. It has the same vibe to it.

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piphead25 · OP · 5 years ago

Thanks so much !

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OlderAndCynical · 5 years ago

The Night Of - an HBO miniseries.

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zdonkeyspeaks · 5 years ago

Amazing!!

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funwred28 · 5 years ago

Seven Seconds - Netflix

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Lucycoopermom · 5 years ago

The killing! Is so much like the sinner. Great suggestion from the person above ����

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zdonkeyspeaks · 5 years ago

The Killing is 1000x better

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ShadyCrow · 5 years ago

The Missing on Amazon Prime, but only season 2 (it's an anthology so you can start anywhere). Incredible story, very complex with multiple timelines. The main detective has a lot of similarities to Bill Pullman's character. Super satisfying.

Season 1 has some good aspects but a terrible ending.

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[REQUEST] What are some series with a similar feel to The Sinner?

Posted by behiindmyeyes · in r/NetflixBestOf · 4 years ago

So below I put down some series I’ve already seen that gave me that psychological/mysterious feel like The Sinner did:

Behind Her Eyes: The series with the girl who has night terrors and the psychology guy who has an affair with her.

I’ve also seen Somewhere Between: The series where the woman gets a second chance to save her daughter from getting kidnapped and killed.

And Of course The Sinner: Detective Harry unravels the truth behind 3 suspects traumatic and bizarre pasts. All while fighting his own haunting past.

These series are hands down the 3 I’ve seen on Netflix and I’m looking for more that are similar to them. They’re all psychological for sure and mysterious.

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fikafikafika · 4 years ago

Broadchurch is a great murder mystery/ police investigation show from a few years back with Olivia Coleman and David Tennant. Set in a small town so everyone’s stories are super intertwined. Great acting. The first season is the best but all three are good.

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addtothelistcom · 4 years ago

One of my fave shows ever. It's so good!

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CookieSecretsGene · 4 years ago

Marcella - netflix Luther - netflix Tell me your secrets - prime Orphan black - prime (this one is less crime and more scifi as the seasons go on)

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DisgruntledSpider · 4 years ago

Tell me your secrets felt a lot like Sinner season 1. Definitely recommend

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biotofu · 4 years ago

Mind Hunter. The FBI investigators try to learn more about serial killers and at the same time the audience learn more about the investigators.

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[deleted] · 4 years ago

The undoing on HBO. Fantastic!

Edit: sorry, just saw you specifically said Netflix.

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behiindmyeyes · OP · 4 years ago

Oh no it’s fine ! I have HBO too I’ll check it out it looks interesting

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Holiday-Sand-485 · 4 years ago

“You” on Netflix

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behiindmyeyes · OP · 4 years ago

Seen it that’s a GREAT one ��

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Do you know similar psychological thriller shows like “the sinner” or “broadchurch”?

Posted by moon-1992 · in r/netflix · 2 months ago

I love these kind of shows. The vibe of both is irreplaceable. I love the detectives, they are broken but not the depressive fallen kind like in “river” and the whole trauma mystery vibe. “The fall” is also a show I really loved!

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rhaizee · 2 months ago

true detective

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DrewOH816 · 2 months ago

Season One only…

Line of Duty

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howunoriginal2019 · 2 months ago

Season 3 of True detective was still good, nothing on the first though.

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Got_Nerd · 2 months ago

Unforgotten, if you haven't seen it yet. Seasons 1-3 are amazing.

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igotstago · 2 months ago

I think you would love The Killing, and I also agree with Department Q. Also, have you watched Happy Valley? I watched that right after Broadchurch and loved it. If you don't mind subtitles, there is a great Icelandic show called Trapped (Netflix). It definitely fits the broken detective genre. I loved the male lead so much in that show and was so excited when I also saw him in Severance!

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1969Lovejoy · 2 months ago

Yes! 'Happy Valley' and 'The Killing' 💯

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howunoriginal2019 · 2 months ago

Both are so good !

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moon-1992 · OP · 2 months ago

I loved the killing!! Thank you for the other recommendations!

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Far_Reward4827 · 2 months ago

The Fall w/ Jamie Dornan and Gillian Anderson

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txobi · 2 months ago

Chestnut man and Deadwind

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Thedonitho · 2 months ago

I started watching Chestnut Man at night and had to turn it off. It's good.

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Shows like S3 of The Sinner?

Posted by [deleted] · in r/TheSinner · 2 years ago

I really really loved the plot of Jamie surrounding the identity crisis he went though and the whole theme of questioning the purpose in life. Anybody got recommendations for shows that depict this feeling? Not necessarily detective-esque.

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Holiday-Discount8005 · 2 years ago

No shows come to mind but a few film suggestions if you don’t mind… The film American Beauty (1999). It’s a little dated but brilliantly written. Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri (2017) The Banshees of Inisherin (2022)

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theduke9400 · 8 months ago

Great recommendations.

And American Beauty will never be outdated. It will always be one of the best movies ever made.

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[deleted] · 2 years ago

Thank you!

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exclaim_bot · 2 years ago

Thank you!

You're welcome!

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liddle-lamzy-divey · 2 years ago

Twin Peaks, Seasons 1 and 2.

The OA

Angel Heart (movie)

Pi (movie)

Dead Man (movie)

Lots of literature and philosophy. Ancient Greek Dramas; Dostoevsky; Camus, the existentialists... something more accessible? Herman Hesse (Damien and Steppenwolf in particular)

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alullintraffic · 2 years ago

I really enjoyed season 3, I loved how they worked in real philosophy. It’s strange how most people hate this season, it’s always regarded as the worst.

The only show I can think of that’s actually similar is True Detective season 1, which is one of the best seasons of television ever made.

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[deleted] · 2 years ago

It’s strange how most people hate this season

Most def. It's levels above S1&2 in my opinion. Really moved me emotionally.
Thank you for your recommendation, I'll make sure to check it out.

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[deleted] · 2 years ago

Based on season 1 and 2, I think people had high expectations of the next story. The difference with the third one is that the whole season is based on the development of the main character. The story is almost, if not secondary.

The progression of Jamie is outstanding as much as it's played by an excellent actor. That with the philosophy aspect, once again supported by the main character, made the season 3 a very good and interesting show to watch. At least for me.

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groovydoll · 2 years ago

I loved this season too. I feel season 2 was my least favorite.

Kinda different, but I really enjoyed behind her eyes

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jadedflux · 2 years ago

I found The Sinner a few days ago so I'm just barely seeing this. I'm very surprised no one recommend the Hannibal tv series to you. S3 of The Sinner feels like a shitty knock off of it almost.

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If you enjoyed "The Sinner," here are some similar shows to consider:

  1. Mindhunter

    • Overview: Follows FBI agents as they interview serial killers to understand their psychology.
    • Why Watch: Dark, psychological, and deeply engaging with complex characters.
  2. Top of the Lake

    • Overview: A detective investigates the disappearance of a pregnant 12-year-old girl in New Zealand.
    • Why Watch: Strong female lead, atmospheric setting, and intricate storytelling.
  3. Broadchurch

    • Overview: A small-town murder mystery that unravels the lives of the community.
    • Why Watch: Emotional depth, strong performances, and a gripping plot.
  4. The Fall

    • Overview: A detective hunts a serial killer in Belfast, exploring the psychological aspects of both the investigator and the criminal.
    • Why Watch: Tense and character-driven, with a focus on the cat-and-mouse dynamic.
  5. Marcella

    • Overview: A former detective returns to the force to investigate a series of murders that may be linked to her past.
    • Why Watch: Dark themes, complex protagonist, and a blend of personal and professional struggles.
  6. The Killing

    • Overview: A Seattle homicide detective investigates a series of murders, with each season focusing on a different case.
    • Why Watch: Slow-burn storytelling, rich character development, and a moody atmosphere.

Recommendation: Start with "Mindhunter" if you're interested in psychological depth and character exploration, or "Broadchurch" for a compelling murder mystery with strong emotional stakes. Both shows capture the intense, dark themes similar to "The Sinner."

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