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I prefer series that are light and give me a good chuckle. Once in a while though, I do like a dark and the truth hurts series. Here's my list to you.
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Injustice, racism, and wrongfully accused.
 
Teens, drugs and mental illness
 
Dark, cruel and inhumane
 
Motivated Detective to uncover who and why
 
Biblical Sins and living in purgatory
 
Critics say these are the darkest shows

Injustice, racism, and wrongfully accused.

While I prefer rainbows and sunshine movies and tv shows, from time to time there's a show that gives me a good wake up call and shows the cloudy and thunderous part of life. These shows are worth watching.
 
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It's wrong, demoralizing and unethical. The first season is the best. Get ready to lose faith in the US legal system, being African American in the US and taking advantage of power.
Your Honor (TV Series 2020–2023) - IMDb
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Main character finds his date dead and doesn't remember what happened that night. It's a sad story about injustice, getting charged for a crime you didn't commit. The series also shows the dark side of prison and how rigged the system is. Not for the...
The Night Of (TV Mini Series 2016) - IMDb
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Teens, drugs and mental illness

I'm glad I'm not a teen today! I chose these shows because it depicts the life of having access to things you shouldn't. After watching these series, you'll appreciate your childhood.
 
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I saw the first few minutes and I changed it immediately. I came back to it later on and it was a reality check on what it's like to be a teen these days. If you're a parent, it's frightening what our kids might go through, the negative influences th...
Euphoria (TV Series 2019–2026) - IMDb
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After watching this show, you'll want to protect your kids from life. It's not as dark as other shows but it's emotionally draining as suicide, alcohol, rape and sex are major topics.
Watch 13 Reasons Why | Netflix Official Site
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Dark, cruel and inhumane

These shows we'll make you appreciate what you have, who's in your life and the great things about life.
 
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Wow. This TV series is not only dark but insane. The characters would kill their own blood to make it to the top. The way the characters die is brutal and inhumane. This show is outstanding but it's not for the faint of heart.
Watch The Fall of the House of Usher | Netflix Official Site
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The main character is diagnosed with cancer and as a school teacher, he doesn't make much. He even has to work in a car wash to make ends meet. He figures out a way to make money using his chemistry background. The show has brutal and ugly deaths, ps...
Breaking Bad | Rotten Tomatoes
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I'm too scared to watch it right now. It's on my watch list though!
Chernobyl
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Motivated Detective to uncover who and why

Twisted yet real. You'll wonder if people like that are out there. The answer is yes!
 
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Bill Pullman is a brilliant actor in these series. Season 1 is the best in my opinion with Jessica Biel. The detective works backwards and finds clues to solve the case. I'm not making it sound exciting but it's well done. Try it.
The Sinner (TV Series 2017–2021) - IMDb
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Season 1 stars Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson on the hunt for a ritualistic killer in Louisiana. It involves a dark side of religion. Critics say season 1 is the best. Personally, I really liked season 4.
True Detective (TV Series 2014– ) - IMDb
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English cop moves to Canada to be the head of police. I haven't seen it but critics and fans say it's worth watching it. One fan said, . It really kept me on my toes, I didn't know what was going to happen from one scene to the next. It starts out ve...
Tin Star (TV Series 2017–2020) - IMDb
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Biblical Sins and living in purgatory

 
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I heard this was an excellent series. Once I saw episode 1 and realized it wicked, I had to stop watching 🚫. If cannibalism doesn't bother you, you'll like it.
Yellowjackets (TV Series 2021– ) - IMDb
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Critics say these are the darkest shows

 
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Stay away from these shows if you can't handle dark and twisted. I've heard excellent things about Dexter and Penny Dreadful. Game of thrones is on the list but it's manageable for some as it's a fantasy.
Top 12 Dark TV-shows - IMDb
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I've seen a few of these series and some that I can't even start. No to Yellow jackets, no to The Wire and Luther. I do want to watch the Left Overs. It got perfect reviews.
The 10 Darkest TV Dramas, Ranked
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