Mindhunter is considered one of Netflix's best original series, and fans are constantly demanding its return. The fan-made third season posters that have taken the internet by storm unfortunately indicate that such a project is not on the agenda. What makes Mindhunter intriguing is its story about a real team that coined the term "serial killer." It's quite fascinating to recall a time when recurring, ritualistic killers did not have a defining term.

The most significant feature that sets Mindhunter apart from other series is that the main characters, Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill Tench (Holt McCallany), interview actors portraying real serial killers from history. As these actors perfectly embody their roles, the dialogues become even more chilling since they are taken from real transcripts. For those missing Mindhunter, there are impressive series available that explore similar themes, ranging from documentaries about real killers to fictional stories.

Despite its short run, Prodigal Son offers an interesting perspective on the mind of a serial killer and the process of dealing with the trauma caused by his father's heinous actions on his now-adult child. Malcolm Bright (Tom Payne) struggles to cope with the trauma of his wealthy surgeon father Martin Whitly's (Michael Sheen) exposure as a serial killer. This leads him to live a life filled with nightmares and forgotten memories that continue to haunt him into adulthood.

Prodigal Son was one of the most underrated procedural dramas that ended far too soon. The most striking scenes were the dialogues between Bright and Whitly, taking place in separate rooms of the mental institution where Whitly is imprisoned. Sheen masterfully portrays a narcissistic serial killer who believes he is forgivable because his murders have saved countless lives.