Shows similar to Black Butterflies

True Detective is an anthology crime series where police investigations unearth the personal and professional secrets of those involved. Much like Black Butterflies, it delves into the psychological impact of crime, featuring complex characters and riveting storylines.

Dexter is a forensic blood-splatter analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department who leads a secret life as a serial killer hunting down criminals who have slipped through the cracks of the justice system. The inner conflict and moral ambiguity explored in Black Butterflies are similarly present and engaging in Dexter.

Hannibal explores the intricate psychology and relationship between an FBI investigator and a psychiatrist who is secretly a cannibalistic serial killer. Fans of Black Butterflies will appreciate the deep dive into the dark and complex dynamics between the hunter and the hunted.

A brilliant but emotionally impulsive detective is tormented by the darkness of the crimes he deals with and the murder of his own parents. Like Black Butterflies, Luther offers a complex protagonist and compelling psychological drama that will attract viewers who relish the human aspects of crime-solving.

A contemporary prequel to the genre-defining film Psycho, Bates Motel provides a psychological backdrop to the development of Norman Bates' complex relationship with his mother. Audiences who enjoy the character development and suspense in Black Butterflies will be drawn to the unraveling of a murderer's mind.