The new serial killer TV series, "The Shards," is based on the novel written by 'American Psycho' author and created by "American Horror Story" director Ryan Murphy. Here's how to watch it for free.

There is no shortage of great crime shows out there, running the gamut from series based on true crime stories to entirely fictional — if not pushing toward the fantastical — characters and universes.

Our obsession with serial killers and true crime probably has concerning implications for our collective psyche. Why are we so drawn to darkness? The same could be asked of many of the protagonists of ...