Psychological thrillers are one of the most sought-after genres in the entertainment industry with the era being taken over by dark fiction and screenplay. Over the last few years, production houses have released several psychological thrillers that are intriguing and kept viewers glued to their screen. While some call it cringe, others take the high road and like to call it dark. In either case, the only constant is the harrowing content.
Though the genre is not for every binge-watcher, it is only fair to say we can admit in unison of having tried to watch the content of the genre at some point of our lives, maybe quitting it forever after a couple of distressful and disturbing sequences.
If you are one of those few people who are yet to try dark shows and psychological thrillers, this is your guide on getting on with it with these below listed brilliant shows from the genre.
- Dr. Death:
This brilliant psychological and crime thriller is based on the terrifying true tales of a young Dr Christopher Duntsch and his medical malpractices that leave several of his patients died in a gruesome manner. According to The Next Hint’s Report, Joshua Jackson plays the lead character of Christopher Duntsch and was applauded for his performance and commitment to the character. Viewers also opined that the adaptation had bettered its source material with the brilliant and hooked screenplay. Released in 2021, the show is quite a buzz among the viewers, and the probability is, you will find your friends talking about the show. So, do not miss out on the conversation, grab your snacks, and binge-watch this show now.
- Luther:
This psychological thriller is about John Luther, a passionate detective whose role is brilliantly essayed by Idris Elba, who teams up with a psychopath and murderer who he fails to arrest due to lack of evidence. The duo solves several cases together by understanding the psyches of the killers. Elba for his acting was awarded the Critics’ Choice Television Award, Golden Globe Award, and Screen Actors Guild Award. This is a must-watch show if you like psychological thrillers.
- The Alienist:
Based on the best-selling book authored by Caleb Carr, is set in the late 19th century in New York. The storyline is realistic yet frightful coupled with brilliant acting performances by the characters. A few fans expressed disappointment with the panning out of the second season of the show, but the show remains one of the top psychological thrillers. The story revolves around a serial killer who kills boy prostitutes and the new Police Commissioner of the city teams up with his folks to crack the case in secret. The show is worth the time you invest in watching it. when an incident expands
- Sense 8:
A story about eight strangers born in eight different parts of the world finding themselves connected is simply fantastic. The eight characters discover their shareability to connect with each other’s minds. They embark on a journey to find out the answers to what binds their lives and it goes to shit from there. The show boasts an IMDb 8.3 rating over two seasons.
With so many psychological thrillers across OTT platforms, we tried our best to stick to a list of four shows of the genre that you must watch. If we have missed out on your favourite, let us know in the comment section.
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