I’m pairing these three programs together because they are all similarly about serial killers, they are all multiple episode tv shows, and are all available on Netflix.

Mindhunter goes back to the beginning of profiling of serial killers and focuses more on the task of developing a system for that rather than any one case, although there is one that is teased throughout. It started off a little slower, but then races forward as the main character, brilliantly played by Jonathan Groff (yes, King George III from Hamilton!), deteriorates. I found the show mesmerizing.

Manhunt: The Unabomber also focuses on one profiler, this time excellently played by Sam Worthington. He also deteriorates over the course of the series. And while this one takes place in the 1990s, and profiling has been around for awhile, he does help develop a new technique. It was a very intriguing story, especially since it was happening when I felt like I should remember stuff about it, but I really don’t.

Finally, La Mante, which is a French production with subtitles. It takes place today and follows a police detective who is convinced to work with his convicted serial-killer mother on copycat case of her crimes. It’s great. Lots of twists and turns. The woman who plays the mother is just amazing. I was really sucked in. If you haven’t you should give some of the subtitled shows on Netflix a try anyway, there are a lot of great options.