Killer shows from the murderer's perspective -

What makes a series irresistible? 

A disturbing point of view can certainly help the addictive quality of a show, creating a suspenseful narrative and allowing for surprising twists. 

Series where murders are the stars of the show, rather than the subject (as in 'Mindhunter' or 'Luther') have a very particular allure. 

With the massive popularity of 'You,' let's look at these captivating series as seen through the bad guy's eyes.

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'Hannibal' - Twelve years after the movie, the TV show 'Hannibal' (2013) starring Mads Mikkelsen debuted to critical acclaim. But given the cult-level status of the film, the series had a lot to live up to.

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Artful - The show's thematic structure, along with the spectacular performances from Gillian Anderson and Mads Mikkelsen, created an addictive, creepy series that would delight any serial killer fanatic.

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Cancelled - Despite garnering a cult following and being considered one of the greatest horror TV series of recent years, the show was cancelled in 2015 due to low ratings.

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'Bates Motel' - A prequel to the Hitchcock classic 'Psycho' (1960), the 'Bates Motel' (2013) series follows Norman Bates' disturbing relationship with his mother. 

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Darkness - The darkness that engulfs Norman, mother Norma, and the unfortunate souls who stay at their hotel makes for titillating viewing. The Hitchcock influence is alive in every episode.

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Five seasons - The series ran a strong five seasons before wrapping in 2017, with Norman Bates primed to begin his 'Psycho' killings.

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'Dexter' - A serial killer who hunts serial killers, 'Dexter' was the murder POV series to end them all for a considerable stretch of time. The seventh season was viewed by over six million fans per week. 

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Decline - Despite high ratings, fans and critics alike were disappointed with the series by season six. The show that once provided the brooding machinations of a psychopath attempting to understand himself was now just another show.

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Eight seasons - The season eight premiere was the most-watched episode of the series, with three million viewers tuning in to the one episode. It would be the last season of the groundbreaking series.

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'American Psycho' TV series - The 2000 film about an investment banker by day, killer by night character has been rumored to become a series for nearly a decade.

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Rumors - Following a gennerally panned sequel that went straight to DVD, FX and Lionsgate said they were developing a TV series. That was back in 2013.

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Still in the works? - As recently as 2015, more reports have come out to the effect that something is in the works. But there's no official word so far.

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'The End of the F***ing World' -

British coming-of-age, mental-health comedy and child killer TV series 'The End of the F***ing World' is a must watch.

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New - Premiering in 2017 and now picked up by Netflix, the second season debuts in 2019 to addicted fans around the world. 

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Impressive acting - Considering the stars of this show are quite young, the balance of dramatic portrayal and dry humor is highly impressive in this sometimes jarring series. 

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'You' - It's all the rage now and if you haven't give it a taste, Netflix's 'You' is worth the dabble. This stalker-turned-killer series is worth the investment.

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Lovable? - Premiering in 2018, the Netflix creation is all about seeing through a madman's eyes. The series often makes the main character appear lovable, despite his misdeeds.

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Horrific? - But if you watch the show for long enough, you'll learn to hate the character they tried to make you love.

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'The Killer Speaks' - If true crime straight from the horse's mouth is what you're after, look no further than 'The Killer Speaks.'

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Killers explain - Actual convicted murders, like Van Brett Watkins pictured here, talk directly into the camera, explaining and narrating their crimes. 

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Two seasons - In total there were 11 episodes featuring killers like Dena Riley, pictured here, telling their tale. 

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'The Fall' - Seen through the eyes of both the detective, played by Gillian Anderson, and the serial killer, played by Jamie Dornan, this innovative British series isn't one to miss.

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Belfast - The suspenseful series based in Belfast, Northern Ireland was nominated for two BAFTAs in 2014. 

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Three seasons - The show developed a substantial following and remains popular, but ended in 2016 after three seasons. 

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'Dark Angel' - The UK's first female serial killer is profiled in this two-part miniseries starring Joanne Froggatt (pictured).

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Mary Ann Cotton -

The miniseries is a biopic of Victorian poisoner, Mary Ann Cotton, who likely killed 21 people, including her four husbands to collect their insurance policies.

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Nominated - The 2016 miniseries was somewhat panned by critics, and received two awards nominations in the US and South Korea.

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