Movies like criminal minds

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If you enjoy "Criminal Minds," you might appreciate other shows and movies that feature similar themes of crime, psychology, and investigation. Here are some recommendations:

TV Shows

  1. Mindhunter - A psychological thriller that follows FBI agents as they interview serial killers to understand their motives.
  2. The Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) spin-off series - While "Criminal Minds" has its own spin-offs, other shows like "Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders" focus on international cases.
  3. CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - A classic procedural drama that follows forensic investigators solving crimes.
  4. Luther - A British series featuring a brilliant but troubled detective in London.
  5. Sherlock - A modern adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's stories, following the famous detective solving complex cases.
  6. Broadchurch - A British series about a small town rocked by a murder investigation, delving into the effects on the community.
  7. Dexter - The story of a forensic expert who leads a secret life as a vigilante serial killer.
  8. The Silence of the Lambs (TV series adaptation "Clarice") - Follows FBI agent Clarice Starling as she engages with Dr. Hannibal Lecter while hunting other serial killers.
  9. Bones - A forensic anthropologist and an FBI agent work together to solve murders.
  10. The Mentalist - A former psychic medium uses his keen observational skills to help the California Bureau of Investigation solve crimes.

Movies

  1. Seven - A dark thriller about two detectives hunting a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as his modus operandi.
  2. Zodiac - Based on the true story of the Zodiac killer, this film follows journalists and police as they attempt to uncover the identity of the elusive murderer.
  3. Silence of the Lambs - A classic thriller featuring FBI trainee Clarice Starling seeking the help of imprisoned Dr. Hannibal Lecter to catch a serial killer.
  4. Prisoners - A gripping thriller about the kidnapping of two girls and the lengths their families go to find them.
  5. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo - A journalist and a hacker investigate a decades-old disappearance in Sweden, uncovering dark family secrets.
  6. Gone Girl - A psychological thriller about the disappearance of a woman and the media frenzy that ensues, exploring themes of deception and perception.
  7. Insomnia - A detective travels to Alaska to solve a murder case but struggles with guilt and sleeplessness.
  8. The Bone Collector - A quadriplegic detective works with a young police officer to track down a serial killer.
  9. The Usual Suspects - A gripping story about a group of criminals trying to pull off a heist while being stalked by law enforcement.

These selections should resonate well with fans of "Criminal Minds" and provide plenty of thrilling suspense and intriguing character dynamics.