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Time Magazine
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Magazine
What to Watch After
What is it about a killer? Though lurid stories have long fascinated audiences, the massive popularity of true-crime stories and shows about murder make it clear that we remain transfixed by people who commit unthinkable crimes. That's certainly the case with Netflix's You, which emerged as one of the streamer's most popular series across five seasons since 2018. You stars Penn Badgley as Joe Goldberg, a serial killer who also happens to be a hopeless romantic in New York City. His adventure has taken him overseas to London, but in You 's fifth and final season, he's back in New York, where he's trying to rehabilitate himself with a new wife and a new outlook on life. But how long can that last when he meets another woman who may just be his soulmate? The reaction to Joe Goldberg has been strange—many have declared their obsession with him because he's undeniably handsome (something that You plays up significantly), even though he's a cold-blooded killer and psychopath to boot. That said, the fascination with Joe reflects a larger cultural obsession with serial killers. As You, one of the most outrageous serial killer shows in recent memory, is finally coming to an end, we've got suggestions for your next watch. Whether you're looking for more shows that explore the mind of a killer, a bold psychological thriller, or a more comedic take on crime, these options should have something for every type of serial-killer-show viewer. In the mind of a killer Dexter Dexter Morgan (Michael C. Hall) is a forensic technician at the Miami PD leading a double life in this welcome twist on the police procedural. Dexter 's protagonist solves crimes, but he's also a vigilante serial killer. Not dissimilar to Joe, Dexter has a strict moral code when it comes to his killings: he only targets the criminals of Miami's seedy underbelly. Balancing his two different worlds isn't easy, but it makes for hugely compelling television. Fan consensus is that the first four seasons are brilliant before a steady decline in quality, ending in what's widely considered one of the worst series finales of all time. Still, Dexter is of Showtime's most popular series ever, and it's spawned two spin-off series (Dexter: Original Sin and Dexter: New Blood) with more on the way. Available to stream on Netflix, Paramount+, and Fubo Sweetpea Ella Purnell's star has skyrocketed thanks to roles in Yellowjackets and Fallout. But her best work comes in Sweetpea, a hidden gem on Starz. Purnell plays Rhiannon, a shy, unassuming woman. Even in her small English town, her identity is defined by others: her father, the family business, and her former school bully who is still part of her life. But one shocking action completely alters Rhiannon's trajectory, when she [possible to hint at what she does without completely spoiling it?] and she slowly steps into her own in an unlikely and surprising fashion. Sweetpea is a darkly comic, slow-burning thriller about self-discovery, complete with manipulation and bloody murder. Available to stream on Starz and Prime Bates Motel Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho made the entire world scared to get in the shower, but it also introduced a legendary villain in Norman Bates (Anthony Perkins). Over 50 years later, Bates was brought back to life in A&E's Bates Motel, a prequel to the film that follows Norman (Freddie Highmore) as a student while he and his mother, Norma (Vera Farmiga), open a motel. The longest-running scripted show in A&E history, Bates Motel examines the endlessly complicated (and often very creepy) relationship between mother and son, and how their influence over one another makes the events of Psycho feel fated. After all, a boy's best friend is his mother. Dark police procedurals Mindhunter Who knew research could be so interesting? Mindhunter, David Fincher's 2017 foray into television, centers on a special FBI research project in which agents Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill Tench (Holt McCallany) interview jailed serial killers in an attempt to learn their mindset and apply their thinking to solve long-gestating cases. It's one of the most unsettling series of the streaming era, with a bracing look at some of America's most dangerous murderers in the late 1970s and early 80s. It may have been cancelled far too soon, but the two seasons that do exist are some of the best television you can get. Broadchurch A peaceful and dreamlike British seaside town is torn apart by the mysterious death of an 11-year-old boy and the ensuing media frenzy that follows. Detective Sergeant Ellie Miller (Olivia Colman) and Detective Inspector Alec Hardy (David Tennant) are on the case, and Broadchurch is equally interested in the dynamic between Miller and Hardy as it is in the townspeople. Uniquely, all 3 seasons of Broadchurch focus on the same incident, tracing it from the discovery of the killer, to court and the aftermath. Broadchurch won 3 BAFTAs, and the cast is stacked with many of Britain's biggest stars, including Jodie Whittaker, Jonathan Bailey, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Charlotte Rampling, and Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Luther John Luther is a detective who knows how to get the job done. A dedicated cop working for the Serious Crime Unit, Luther has seen his fair share of horrifying scenes and shocking violence, which continue to haunt him. When he begins investigating killer Alice Morgan (Ruth Wilson), it seems like Luther will be changed forever. Throughout the series, Luther's relationship with Morgan becomes increasingly dangerous as he seeks the evidence to put her away for good. Will Morgan always remain two steps ahead, or can he finally catch up to her? Available to stream on Hulu, Britbox, and AMC+ Psychological thrillers Sharp Objects Reporter Camille Preaker (Amy Adams) struggles with alcoholism and was recently discharged from a psychiatric hospital, but is pulled into a new assignment when two young girls are killed in her hometown, Wind Gap, Missouri. Upon returning to the swampy, haunted town, she reunites with her overbearing and hugely critical mother, Adora (a magnificent Patricia Clarkson), and half-sister Amma (Eliza Scanlen). Based on the novel by Gillian Flynn ('Gone Girl'), the series is masterfully directed by Jean-Marc Vallée, crafting a visually sumptuous Southern Gothic thrill ride with an irresistible slow burn. And you'll never see the big twist coming. Available to stream on MAX Servant After the loss of their baby Jericho, Dorothy (Lauren Ambrose) and Sean Turner (Toby Kebbell) hire Leanne (Nell Tiger Free) to be their live-in nanny. That's because Dorothy, deep in trauma, believes the reborn doll that's replaced Jericho is their real, still living child. Leanne doesn't hesitate to commit to her new role, and things begin to get increasingly bizarre from there. Servant is a marvel of production design—almost every episode over four seasons takes place entirely within the walls of the Turner townhouse, bringing the house to life in exciting and unpredictable ways. The performances are terrific across the board, with Ambrose delivering one of the finest screen performances of the last decade. Gloriously unsettling, disturbing, and full of twists and turns, Servant is a spectacular look at family and the inescapable weight of grief. Available to stream on AppleTV+ A lighter side to murder Dead to Me Shows about murder don't have to be all doom and gloom. Case in point: Dead to Me, starring Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini. Jen (Applegate) and Judy (Cardellini) become fast friends, bonding over recent losses in a grief support group. Things get endlessly more complicated from there, as the pair become bonded by something entirely different: covering up crime. Dead to Me isn't averse to the tragedy of death or the serious implications of killing, but it's also a heartening, easily bingeable story of female friendship. Available to stream on Netflix Bad Sisters Okay, Bad Sisters is actually pretty dark. But it's also very funny! Unfolding over multiple timelines, Bad Sisters takes place in Dublin, following the five Garvey sisters in the aftermath of a mysterious death. Everyone has a reason to hate John Paul (Claes Bang), the overbearing and abusive husband of one of the sisters, Grace Garvey (Anne-Marie Duff). When John Paul dies in suspicious and unexpected circumstances, the insurance company investigates the death, and a central mystery emerges: Did John Paul die, or did the Garveys conspire to kill him and cover it up? The show, created, produced by, and starring Sharon Horgan, is an excellent pitch-black comedy about the power of sisterhood and the ties that bind us. While Season 1 felt like a complete show, its second season proved there was plenty more life to explore in the Garvey family.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
The Dark Side of 8 U.S. states
While the United States is often celebrated for its opportunities and freedoms, every state has its share of challenges and darker aspects. From systemic racism to political corruption, these states have skeletons in their closets that defy their postcard-perfect reputations. Let's do a deep dive and pull back that curtain: California's reputation as the Golden State is overshadowed by a severe and escalating homelessness crisis. Over 187,084 people currently live on its streets, with the unhoused population growing by 5,600 in just the past year. While the state achieved reductions in veteran and chronic homelessness in 2024, the overall 3% year-over-year increase highlights persistent systemic challenges. Skyrocketing rents in prior years forced many residents into vehicles or RVs, and 66% of California's homeless population remains unsheltered—the highest unsheltered rate nationwide. Even with recent rent declines in cities like San Diego County (-7%) and Oakland (-9.1%), financial precarity persists. Many Californians are one missed paycheck away from losing housing, reflecting the acute pressure of the state's affordability crisis. The Sunshine State has a dark secret—after homicides rose 14.7% in 2020, Florida saw law enforcement agencies largely stop reporting crime statistics to the FBI during the 2021 transition to a new system. Only 0.3% of agencies submitted data that year. By 2022, just 8% of police agencies provided statistics, rendering recent crime claims unverifiable. Florida's data issues persisted into 2023, with major agencies like Miami PD still failing to report. Why this is happening: Florida lacks a state law mandating crime data reporting to the FDLE or FBI. Participation is voluntary, leading to widespread non-compliance—a problem compounded by underfunded police IT systems. The Land of Lincoln is experiencing a mass exodus. High taxes, political corruption, and rising crime rates are driving residents away in droves. Cities like Chicago, with its notorious violent crime problem, contribute to the state's declining appeal for both families and businesses. This Midwestern state has seen more corrupt governors than most people have had hot meals. Since 1960, a whopping four Illinois governors have been sent to prison on corruption charges. Rod Blagojevich (impeached for soliciting bribes for Obama's Senate seat) is the most infamous. The Keystone State is home to some of America's most notoriously haunted locations. Places like Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia and Pennhurst Asylum are renowned for their dark histories and reported paranormal activity. These sites serve as eerie reminders of past institutional abuses and societal neglect. Even the state's political foundations aren't spared this spectral presence. While Philadelphia's Independence Hall birthed American democracy, modern efforts to ban 'dark money' from politics have sparked debates about whether transparency laws protect voters or haunt free speech. A far cry from Franklin's Enlightenment ideals, these clashes add a quieter, more insidious layer to Pennsylvania's shadows. Ohio's reputation as a quintessential Midwestern is challenged by the legend of Helltown, an abandoned area within Cuyahoga Valley National Park. The area's mythology blends Cold War-era suspicions about government actions – originally stemming from documented 1970s property seizures for park development – with supernatural folklore. While the location's physical decay (abandoned structures, vegetation-choked roads, and boarded homes from mass evacuations) creates visceral eeriness, most tales unravel when examined. The church allegedly displaying Satanic symbols actually featured conventional Gothic Revival architecture, its inverted crosses being standard medieval-inspired motifs rather than occult signs. Similarly, a frequently cited 'haunted' school bus was merely derelict municipal property left behind. Claims of clandestine government activities directly contradict archival records showing the park's establishment through standard eminent domain procedures. These narratives gained momentum through late 20th-century teen folklore and internet-era amplification, transforming prosaic urban abandonment into a modern mythos. The site's atmospheric decay continues to invite speculative interpretations, fueling our collective fascination with the unexplained. The NYPD might be 'New York's Finest,' but they've got a long history of being anything but. From the 'Buddy Boys' corruption case in 1986 (where Brooklyn cops stole drugs, resold them, and extorted dealers) to the Central Park jogger case (coerced false confessions from Black/Latino teens in a 1989 rape case), the department has faced numerous instances of misconduct and corruption. There was also the 30th Precinct Corruption case of 1994, where 33 officers in Harlem stole drugs and cash from dealers, selling them from the precinct itself. Beyond the Central Park Five, cases like the 1985 torture of Mark Davidson with a stun gun and the 1984 fatal shooting of Eleanor Bumpurs (a mentally ill Black woman) highlight systemic brutality and procedural failures. It's enough to make you wonder if 'Law & Order' is more fiction than we thought. Everything's bigger in Texas, including its history of racial violence. The Texas Rangers, long celebrated as heroes, have a disturbing past of brutality against people of color. Rangers systematically displaced Comanche and Cherokee tribes in the 19th century, seizing acres of ancestral land. In 1918, they were involved in the Porvenir massacre, where 15 unarmed Tejano men and boys were executed. Scholars estimate that the Rangers killed 300–5,000 Mexican Americans between 1910 and 1920. In 2020, Austin's police union headquarters removed its 'Ranger Hall' plaque after protests exposed its genocidal origins. During the 1940s, Michigan was plagued by systemic corruption, bribery, and even assassination. A grand corruption investigation implicated members of both major political parties, spanning at least three cities: Lansing, Jackson, and Albion. The most shocking incident was the mysterious 1945 assassination of State Senator Warren G. Hooper, which was linked to the infamous Purple Gang — a purportedly organized crime syndicate that allegedly orchestrated the hit from prison through collusion with corrupt officials. Talk about a political thriller come to life! Read the original article on GEEKSPIN. Affiliate links on GEEKSPIN may earn us and our partners a commission.
