Serial Killers
Parcast's weekly deep dive into the psychology and criminal histories of notorious serial killers.
Podcasts Like Serial Killers
If you loved Serial Killers, here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Serial Killer, Historical Crime shows.
Why listeners love Serial Killers
Parcast's Serial Killers provides consistent weekly profiles of serial killers, blending psychological analysis with narrative storytelling. One of the most comprehensive serial killer archives in podcasting. With a binge factor of 9/10, it sits among the most compulsively listenable shows in the genre.
Binge Factor
9/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialised
Mix of serialized and standalone episodes
Style
Narrative; immersive
Presentation approach
Episode Length
35-55 min
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Dual host
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Serial Killers
Morbid
True crime fans who enjoy real forensic expertise delivered with warmth and humour; those who want both depth and a sense of fun.
Once Upon a Crime
True crime fans who appreciate beautifully told stories over rapid-fire case summaries; listeners who want to encounter cases they haven't already heard about.
True Crime Garage
True crime fans who enjoy laid-back, conversational coverage of a wide range of cases; the podcast equivalent of true crime over drinks with friends.
Murder Mile UK True-Crime Podcast
Award-winning independent podcast by author Mike Williams covering London's lesser-known historical and modern true crime.
Lore
Award-winning dark history podcast exploring terrifying historical truths that inspired folklore and legend.
Cults
Deep exploration of cult psychology and the dark histories of major cult groups from Jim Jones to modern movements.
Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories
Character-driven narrative drama covering historical unsolved murders in accessible storytelling.
Lords of Death
Tenderfoot TV traces a 1995 Dayton, Ohio murder through host Thrasher Banks's discovery of forgotten VHS tapes and faded letters in an old memory box.
Stakeknife
BBC's Cover strand investigates Freddie Scappaticci, the alleged IRA double agent, and the British government's role in allowing murders to protect their asset.
UNMARKED
James Buddy Day brings rare interviews, real police evidence, and never-before-heard audio from infamous North American cases — no reenactments.
The Nobody Zone
RTÉ's award-winning investigation into Kieran Kelly, believed to be Ireland's first identified serial killer.
Devil in the Desert
ABC News follows the 2012 discovery of a bound woman in the Mojave Desert, which led to the exposure of a much larger, ongoing crime.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Killers (original) | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
| Morbid | Episodic | United States | 5/10 |
| Once Upon a Crime | Episodic | United States | 6/10 |
| True Crime Garage | Episodic | United States | 7/10 |
| Murder Mile UK True-Crime Podcast | Serialised | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| Lore | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
| Cults | Both | United States | 9/10 |
| Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories | Serialised | United States | 9/10 |
| Lords of Death | Serialized | United States | 8/10 |
Newsletter
Get recommendations like this weekly
Curated picks, new reviews, and hidden gems. Find your next obsession.
Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Serial Killers?
The best alternatives to Serial Killers are podcasts that share its Serial Killer, Historical Crime focus and serialised format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love Serial Killers?
Serial Killers is known for its narrative; immersive approach to Serial Killer and Historical Crime. It scores 9/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it. It has earned a "Must Listen" rating from our editorial team.
How long are episodes of Serial Killers?
Episodes of Serial Killers are typically 35-55 min long. The format varies between serialized arcs and standalone episodes.
Where can I listen to Serial Killers?
Serial Killers is available on Apple Podcasts. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Serial Killers to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — best heard in order. Episodes can generally be listened to in any order.