Dark Minds

A grim, methodical true-crime procedural that trades on unease and the unsettling intimacy of killers explaining themselves.

Genres

Documentary, Crime, Mystery

Starring

M. William Phelps, John Kelly, Megan Thomas

Overview

Dark Minds brings together the sharp criminal minds of author and investigative journalist M. William Phelps and pre-eminent criminal profiler John Kelly to reopen unsolved homicides thought to be the work of serial killers. They are assisted in their efforts by a source known only to viewers as "13," a convict serving multiple life terms for a series of murders, who presents his theories about potential motivations behind these chilling cold cases based on his own experiences. They bring fresh eyes to unsolved serial killer investigations using the combined instincts of three unique perspectives, with hopes that it will encourage viewers to bring forward new leads.

How it feels

Dark, tense, eerie and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Crime, violence, obsession, death

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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