The source provides an extensive overview of the true crime drama genre, centering on the 2025 Netflix series, "Monster: The Ed Gein Story," as its primary example. It describes this series as chronicling the notorious 1950s Wisconsin killer, whose life inspired characters like Norman Bates and Leatherface, while also examining the societal failures that enabled his crimes. The majority of the episode consists of a curated list of ten must-watch true crime dramas that echo the themes found in the Gein story, such as isolation, systemic blind spots, and the banality of evil. These recommended shows include other entries from the "Monster" franchise, like the Jeffrey Dahmer series, and fictionalized dramas like "Mindhunter" and "The Fall," all of which explore the psychological origins of serial killers and the impact on their victims and communities.

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