Shows similar to Dexter

This series explores the transformation of a high school chemistry teacher into a methamphetamine-manufacturing drug kingpin. 'Breaking Bad' shares 'Dexter's' exploration of morality and the anti-hero lead grappling with life's contradictions.

Though an anthology crime series wherein each season presents a different narrative, 'True Detective' is celebrated for its deep, complex characters and often bleak outlook on life, with a close exploration of its protagonists' psyches which should appeal to those fascinated by 'Dexter'.

With a focus on the psychological tension between an FBI investigator and a psychiatrist who's secretly a cannibalistic serial killer, 'Hannibal' weaves a complex tale of cat and mouse. Fans of 'Dexter' will appreciate the deeply developed characters and the moral ambiguity around the concept of justice.

This British crime drama, which has gained a sturdy following in the U.S., follows a dedicated but obsessive police detective who often gets consumed by the darkness of the crimes he investigates. 'Luther' offers a similar descent into the psyche of both the hunter and the hunted as seen in 'Dexter'.

As a prequel to Alfred Hitchcock's 'Psycho', 'Bates Motel' delves into the complex relationship between a young Norman Bates and his mother. The series' dark atmosphere and psychological horror make it a perfect fit for Dexter enthusiasts.