- Status: Ended
- Genre: Documentary, Crime
- Release: 2020
- Description: Forget gritty realism; The Ripper (2020) plunges headfirst into a visceral, almost hallucinatory exploration of obsession and justice. This isn't your grandfather's procedural; it's a fever dream woven from shadowy alleyways and the fractured psyche of its protagonist. The series masterfully avoids cliché, building tension not through jump scares, but through a creeping dread that settles deep in your bones. Each character, flawed and compelling, grapples with their own demons, mirroring the darkness at the heart of Whitechapel. While the investigation unfolds, it's the human cost – the ripple effect of violence on individuals and the community – that truly resonates. The Ripper isn't just a crime drama; it's a profound meditation on guilt, vengeance, and the enduring power of trauma.