From psychological thrillers to deep dives into crime, here are five must-watch shows if you loved Mindhunter.

1. True Detective (Season 1)

Season 1 of True Detective is a masterpiece of dark, gritty storytelling. Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson play two detectives investigating a gruesome, ritualistic murder in Louisiana. The series weaves a complex narrative, alternating between the case and the unraveling lives of the detectives. This psychological puzzle keeps viewers on edge, much like Mindhunter.

Why Watch? If you loved the brooding, philosophical undertones of Mindhunter, True Detective offers a similar exploration of the human psyche, complete with haunting dialogue like McConaughey’s “time is a flat circle” monologue.

Where to Watch: HBO Max.

2. The Fall

The Fall is a British crime thriller that takes a deep dive into the minds of both detective Stella Gibson (Gillian Anderson) and the serial killer she’s hunting, played by Jamie Dornan. The show’s focus on both predator and prey creates a gripping dynamic, much like the intense interviews in Mindhunter.

Why Watch? If you were fascinated by the psychological cat-and-mouse games between FBI agents and killers in Mindhunter, The Fall offers a similar dark and intense atmosphere.

Where to Watch: Netflix.

3. Hannibal

If Mindhunter’s portrayal of chilling killers left an impression, then Hannibal will take that to another level. This series reimagines the iconic Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen) as a brilliant yet twisted FBI consultant. The surreal visuals and complex relationship between Lecter and profiler Will Graham make this show equally beautiful and disturbing.

Why Watch? With its unique blend of psychological depth and grotesque beauty, Hannibal offers an unsettling look at the mind of a killer, just as Mindhunter did with its infamous interviews.

Where to Watch: Hulu.

4. Broadchurch

Broadchurch starts with the devastating murder of a young boy in a small seaside town. As detectives investigate, secrets about the townspeople’s lives unfold, revealing the darker sides of seemingly ordinary people. The show’s emotional depth and complex characters offer more than just a murder mystery.

Why Watch? If you enjoyed the layered character studies and slow-burn tension in Mindhunter, you’ll appreciate Broadchurch’s exploration of grief, trust, and suspicion.

Where to Watch: Netflix.

5. The Killing

Based on the Danish series Forbrydelsen, The Killing follows detectives Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder as they investigate a seemingly straightforward murder case that spirals into a complex web of lies and secrets. The series is dark, atmospheric, and relentless in its examination of crime and morality.

Why Watch? If you loved Mindhunter’s exploration of crime’s ripple effects on individuals and communities, The Killing offers a similarly gripping look at the complexities of criminal investigations.

Where to Watch: Hulu.

Shows like Mindhunter and the ones listed above don’t just entertain; they explore the murky depths of the human psyche and ask tough questions about morality, justice, and evil. These dark series remind us that the line between good and bad isn’t always as clear-cut as we’d like it to be.

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Once the dust cleared, we saw that Hank’s partner Gomez didn’t make it and he wasn’t far behind. Though Walter begged and pleaded, even losing $70 million in the process, Hank’s fate was set. “We originally had the discussion about a year and a half ago, and [Gilligan] told me about what episode he’d be dying in,” said Dean Norris, the actor who plays Hank. while he wasn’t surprised, fans were hoping there was some way he could make it through. Todd’s  Uncle Jack shot Hank and went off with 7 barrels of Walt’s money.

The shocker though is in the way Walter totally broke bad as he gave up Jesse to the Nazi clan who was hiding under a car and finally admitted that he could have stopped the death of Jane the night of her overdose. The hurt in Jesse’s eyes were apparent as wept as they took him off to get some answers. Luckily, they didn’t shoot him right there, but Todd had other plans for Walt’s original protege.

Marie made a visit to Skylar to convince her to tell Walt, Jr. everything, not knowing the true fate of Hank. Walt, Jr. was nothing less than confused about the situation and was quick to turn against his father during an altercation as Walter tried to get the family to leave with him.  From the beginning, Walter did this to take care of his family, but in a blink of an eye they turned their backs on him. He tried to leave off with baby Holly, but the guilt came over him and he decided to drop her off at a nearby fire department.

As for Jesse, he is shown chained up in what looks like a lab where Todd simply states, “Let’s cook.” The episode ends with Walt waiting on that infamous curb to get his new identity and start a new life …for now.

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The name of the episode is symbolic to say the least as To’hajiilee is the place where Jesse and Walt first began cooking in that run down RV, the place where Walt hid his money, and where the killer shoot out began between the Hank and Gomez and Todd’s white power clan of relatives.

Hank is desperate to get Walt behind bars and uses Jesse’s hate as a major aid. They comprise a plan to get the 411 on where Heisenberg is hiding his money, as it is the only evidence to lead to a solid case. Hank uses one of Gomez’s trusted men to get Huell, Saul Goodman’s bodyguard, into protective custody to get some answers from him. Hank shows the big man a photo of Jesse lying on the floor which looks like his brains were shot out by Walter, but in actuality it was just a photo of animal parts. Huell sings like a canary with fear of his own life.

In the meantime, Walt speaks with Todd and Jack about his hit on Jesse and works to find out his whereabouts. Jesse and Walt have had a rough relationship, but Walt has always looked to him as a son. In the last few  moments, he calls off the hit, but it was just a little too late.

Hank and Jesse trick Walt into giving up where is cash is by threatening to burn it if he doesn’t show up, unbeknownst Walt that they had no idea where it was. Hank arrives with Gomez and Jesse and finally places Walt in cuffs. As they prepare to drive off, Todd and his relatives pull up in three trucks armed and ready. Bam! A shoot out commences and fans are left to see who makes it out alive in the next episode!

Breaking Bad airs on AMC on Sundays at 9 est.

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Tamblyn will play Jenny in the upcoming season of the CBS sitcom. She will make her debut on the series on the September 26 season premiere. CBS gave fans a first look at the upcoming season by showing a photo of the new cast member alongside Jon Cryer and Ashton Kutcher. The threesome are spotted sitting around the kitchen table.

CBS describes Jenny as a “sassy and self-assured”. Just like her character, the first meeting of Tamblyn and her cast mate Cryer was an audacious one. “I told Jon Cryer to go ‘F’ himself in the audition in front of [creator] Chuck Lorre,” said Tamblyn. “True story.” Similar to her father, Jenny is a flirtatious lesbian who loves woman and wants to break into the acting business. “There’s definitely a lot of Charlie Harper in the character I’m playing,” explained Tamblyn.  “She’s the modern gay Katherine Hepburn with a sailor’s mouth. Her liver is its own superhero.”

As for now, Tamblyn is signed on for five episodes with the option for more. Two and a Half Men airs it’s 11th season on September 26.

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Reports claim that the popular crime show will take inspiration from the Trayvon Martin trial in an upcoming episode. On the show, Cybill Shepard plays Jolene Castile, a famous southern chef who guns down an unarmed, hoodie-wearing black teen in whom she thought was following her on the Upper West Side, reports TV guide. The episode mixes both the controversy of the Zimmerman vs. Martin trial and the Paula Deen racism fiasco.

The episode is sure to raise some eyebrows when in airs in October. Jeffrey Tambor and Leslie Odom, Jr. will also star in the episode. “[Jeffrey] Tambor is a defense attorney representing a very high-profile celebrity woman chef who thought she was being pursued by a rapist and turned around it was a teenager. And she shot him,” Executive Producer Warren Leight told Entertainment Weekly.

The long running series has had trouble keeping up with ratings in the past year and have used major headlines to create more of a buzz. The controversial episode will air in the 15 season of the series, which begins on September 25.

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Fans of the star will totally be geeked to see a glimpse of his life, but Franco doesn’t seem too excited. “There’s a new show on Ovation TV called James Franco Presents. Just a bunch of crazy stuff, look out for it,” said the actor in a monotone voice.

Ovation TV announced that the series will premiere in November of this year and will feature the “real-life adventures” of the versatile actor. They noted that the show will “provide an exclusive opportunity to hear Mr. Franco’s point of view on his mot-personal passion projects, most of which have not been seen by the public.” Exciting!

I’d imagine the series will be similar to Jackass and Entourage considering the group of actors Franco interacts with. Picture “This Is The End” minus the apocalypse.

“This is a show where content dictates form and from dictates content. It is an art show that is an art piece, meaning the show has synced with the rhythms of my life and work,” said Franco in a statement.

James Franco will act as both host and executive producer of the series, which airs on Ovation TV this November.

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TV Line confirms that the actress will have a major recurring role in season 5 of family series. She stars as a “smart, feisty, up-and-coming political dynamo” named Heather Hall. Kristina Braverman, played by Monica Potter, hires Hall to work as her campaign manager as she prepares to run for office. There could be a lot of drama there as Braverman juggles family with politics. Smollett recently starred in a stint on the HBO series, True Blood as Nicole Wright. The actress plays love interest to Sam Merlotte who seems to can’t stay out of harm’s way.

Jurnee Smollett has also appeared on “Friday Night Lights” as Jess Merriweather. In the series, Jess had her hands full as she helped run her family’s business, look after her three younger brothers, and lead the East Dillon Spirit Squad.  and a friend of the Tanners on “Full House”. She also starred in Tyler Perry’s “Temptation” earlier this year.

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The crossover episode will open up with the Griffin family from Family Guy taking a road trip across the country where they wind up in Springfield, reports Entertainment Weekly. There, they run into the Simpsons who welcome the bunch with open arms. During the episode, the families have some quality bonding time. Marge and Louis have a wife-to-wife moment, while the kids like Bart and Stewie exchange pranking stories. Homer and Peter, however, spend their time arguing about who drinks the best beer:  Duff or Pawtucket?

Peter and Homer had something to say about their crossover episode. “FOX hasn’t spent this much money since they took Simon Cowell tight T-shirt shopping,” said Peter Griffin in a statement. “Finally I can get my hands on this guy!” added Homer.

The Simpsons and Family Guy crossover episode doesn’t air until the Fall of 2014, but there has already been major partnerships between the two series. Both of the animated comedies air on Sunday nights. Dan Castellaneta had a one-line voice cameo in an October 2012 episode of Family Guy and in May, Seth MacFarlane, creator of Family Guy, had a prominent guest role in the 24th season finale of The Simpsons.

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Breaking Bad earns a nomination for Outstanding Drama as it airs its final season on AMC. Bryan Canton from the series is nominated for outstanding actor, while Anna Gun is up for outstanding supporting actress for her role as Skylar White. Jonathan Banks and Aaron Paul are up for Outstanding Supporting Actor for Breaking Bad, where they are against series such as Boardwalk Empire, Game of Thrones, and Downtown Abbey.

Kerry Washington gets a nomination for her role as Olivia Pope in the hit ABC series, Scandal. She is up for Outstanding Actress in a drama against Nashville’s Connie Britton, Claire Danes from Homeland, Michelle Dockery from Downtown Abbey, Bates Motel’s Vera Farmiga, House of Card’s Robin Wright, and Mad Men’s Elisabeth Moss.

Lena Dunham is up for Outstanding Actress in a comedy for her hit series Girls, which airs on HBO. It’s up against fellow HBO series Veep where Julia Louis-Dreyfus is nominated as well. Game of Thrones also has a series of nominations as well.

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“Our hearts are shattered and we will miss him dearly,” said Armstrong and Sanders in a joint statement. “We’re all in shock and feeling immeasurable sadness at the loss of a beloved member of our family. He was a special man, a great talent, but more importantly, a gentle and loving person who treated everyone no matter their title or position with equal respect. He touched so many of us over the years with his humor, his warmth and his humility. Our hearts go out to his wife and children during this time. He will be deeply missed by all of us.”

James Gandolfini starred in the groundbreaking HBO series The Sopranos for many years, but also acted in many other projects. Gandolfini was also in True Romance, Get Shorty, 8MM, All The King’s Men, and most recently, Zero Dark Thirty.

Gandolfini was born in Westwood, NJ. He leaves behind his wife, Deborah Lin, and two children, Liliana and Michael.

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