Dexter (2006)

If you're expecting a formulaic crime procedural, Dexter will take you by surprise because, instead of following the good guys, this series focuses on a Miami police forensics expert who moonlights as a serial killer. By day, Dexter Morgan analyzes blood spatter. But by night, he hunts those who've escaped justice, believing he's doing the world a favor. The show expertly explores the gray areas of right and wrong as the titular character balances his humanity with his dark side. If you haven't watched it yet, the show will take you on a disturbingly wild adventure filled with questions.

I don’t care if you’ve watched hundreds of crime dramas. I promise you’ve never seen anything quite like Dexter. The titular character is a vigilante but far from the caliber of Batman. As a blood splatter analysis moonlighting as a serial killer who targets other murderers, Dexter is something of an anti-vigilante. The show itself is stylish, blood-soaked, and darkly funny. Vibrant Miami brightly contrasts against Dexter’s darkness, and the good news is that the plot remains as engaging as the twisted premise. Like You? Like Hannibal? Then, you’ll love Dexter, even if the final season hurts.