Sharp Objects is a psychological mystery thriller drama series created by Marti Noxon. Based on the 2006 novel of the same name by Gillian Flynn, the HBO series follows Camille Preaker, an emotionally troubled investigative reporter who just got out of a psychiatric hospital. Camille travels to her hometown of Wind Gap, Missouri, to investigate the murder of two young girls, but she soon finds herself confronting her own childhood trauma. Sharp Objects stars Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, Chris Messina, Eliza Scanlen, Matt Craven, Henry Czerny, Taylor John Smith, Madison Davenport, and Sydney Sweeney. So, if you loved the intense psychological story, thrilling mystery, and compelling characters in Sharp Objects, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Top of the Lake (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Top of the Lake is a mystery crime drama series created by Jane Campion and Gerard Lee. The Sundance Channel series follows police detective Robin Griffin as she investigates the tragic disappearance of a 12-year-old schoolgirl and soon becomes obsessed with the case. Top of the Lake stars Elisabeth Moss, David Wenham, Peter Mullan, Thomas M. Wright, Holly Hunter, Gwendoline Christie, David Denick, Ewen Leslie, Alice Englert, and Nicole Kidman.
Mindhunter (Netflix)
Mindhunter is a psychological crime thriller created by Joe Penhall. Based on the 1995 true-crime book Mindhunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit by John Douglas and Mark Olshaker, the Netflix series is set in the late 1970s, and it follows FBI Agents Holden Ford and Bill Tench as they team up to interview various serial killers to understand the psychology behind serial killings. Mindhunter stars Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany, Anna Torv, Hannah Gross, Cotter Smith, Stacey Roca, Cameron Britton, Michael Cerveris, Joe Tuttle, Lauren Glazier, Albert Jones, and June Carryl.
Bates Motel (Prime Video)
Bates Motel is a psychological horror drama series created by Carlton Cuse, Kerry Ehrin, and Anthony Cipriano. Based on the 1959 novel Psycho by Robert Bloch, the A&E series follows the early life of Norman Bates and his mother, Norma Bates, as they buy the titular motel. Norman’s life begins falling apart as his mental health deteriorates while his mother tries everything in her power to take care of him. Bates Motel stars Vera Farmiga, Freddie Highmore, Max Thieriot, Olivia Cooke, Nicola Peltz, Nestor Carbonell, and Kenny Johnson.
The Night Of (Max & Prime Video Add-On)
The Night Of is a crime drama miniseries created by Richard Price and Steve Zaillian. Based on the 2008 British series Criminal Justice by Peter Moffat, the HBO series follows Nasir Khan, a young man who gives a lift to a young woman who is later found dead. Nasir is charged with the murder, and now he must prove his innocence. The Night Of stars John Turturro, Riz Ahmed, Bill Camp, Payman Maadi, Poorna Jagannathan, and Sofia Black-D’Elia.
Mare of Easttown (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Mare of Easttown is a crime drama series created by Brad Ingelsby. The HBO series is set in a small Philadelphian suburb, Easttown, and it follows police detective Marianne Sheehan as she investigates the shocking murder of a teenage mother while also dealing with her personal problems. Mare of Easttown stars Kate Winslet, Julianne Nicholson, Jean Smart, Angourie Rice, David Denman, Neal Huff, Guy Pearce, Cailee Spaeny, John Douglas Thompson, Joe Tippett, Evan Peters, Sosie Bacon, and James McArdle.
The Killing (Hulu, AMC+, The Roku Channel & Prime Video Add-On)
The Killing is a mystery crime drama series created by Veena Sud. Based on the Danish series Forbrydelsen by Søren Sveistrup, the AMC and later Netflix series is set in Seattle, Washington. It follows homicide detectives Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder as they investigate various disturbing murder cases. The Killing stars Mireille Enos, Bill Campbell, Joel Kinnaman, Michelle Forbes, Peter Sarsgaard, and Brent Sexton.
True Detective (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
True Detective is a neo-noir mystery crime thriller drama anthology series created by Nic Pizzolatto and Issa López. The HBO series tells a standalone story in each season, and it follows police officers and detectives as they investigate disturbing homicide cases. True Detective stars Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan, Alexandra Daddario, Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Taylor Kitsch, Mahershala Ali, Adria Arjona, and Jodie Foster.
The Act (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
The Act is a biographical crime drama series created by Nick Antosca and Michelle Dean. The Hulu series is based on the life of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, and it revolves around Dee Dee, a single mother taking care of her chronically-ill daughter, Gypsy Rose. Soon, it is discovered that Dee Dee is actually abusing her daughter by fabricating the illness. The Act stars Patricia Arquette, Joey King, AnnaSophia Robb, Chloë Sevigny, and Calum Worthy.
The Sinner (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
The Sinner is a police procedural mystery crime drama anthology series created by Derek Simonds. Based on the 1999 novel of the same name by Petra Hammesfahr, the USA Network series follows Detective Harry Ambrose as he investigates disturbing murder cases committed by seemingly ordinary people and tries to figure out how a person like that is capable of committing such heinous crimes. The Sinner stars Bill Pullman, Jessica Hecht, Jessica Beil, Matt Bomer, Chris Messina, and Alice Kremelberg.
Broadchurch (Peacock, Tubi, Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, Plex & Rent on Prime Video)
Broadchurch is a British mystery crime drama series created by Chris Chibnall. The ITV series is set in the coastal town of Broadchurch, and it revolves around the shocking murder investigation of 11-year-old boy Danny Latimer. It follows newly arrived Detective Inspector Alec Hardy and Detective Sergeant Ellie Miller as they team up to solve this tragic murder. Broadchurch stars David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Jodie Whittaker, Jonathan Bailey, Charlotte Beaumont, Andrew Buchan, Arthur Darvill, Matthew Gravelle, Carolyn Pickles, and Adam Wilson.