Evan Peters May Never Be The Same After Playing Dahmer

What goes into portraying a murderer? How did actor Evan Peters prepare for the role of one of the most notorious mass killers in recent history? What was Ryan Murphy’s “one rule” for dramatizing real-life events?
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[@Looper]

What did you think of his performance?

[@lizzroberts1980]

Amazingly alike Dahmer

[@palsp666]

Disturbing

[@TheVeevinci]

Excellent! Authentic and haunting

[@florbeltrami]

Perfectly disturbing ❤I knew he can make it

[@Chantalmarie__]

Evan is fantastic as Jeffrey. It’s scarily accurate how well he plays him. He has his accent down to a T.

[@1985Seraphim]

I think the way he captured the character was terrifying to me. He nailed it.

[@curtissimmons2287]

He really did his thing he drove into it from method acting

[@itscalebgreen]

It was like you were actually watching the real Dahmer

[@samfisher2306]

Absolutely! It was hard not thinking the guy wasn't Dahmer himself lol

[@tamikaanderson6316]

Probably scared him too

[@warewellnessco]

I swear I said he really brought him back to life. It’s crazy!

[@bozo2021]

It's scary how perfectly Evan Peters can mimic jeffrees body language and speech

[@MichaelGrubbEvolvedMinistry]

No he didn't. Have you ever even watched ONE single interview with Dahmer? Jeremy Renner was much better.

[@mattcollins3591]

@@MichaelGrubbEvolvedMinistry renner didn’t have the voice down though, Evan did. And while I like the renner film, they changed a lot and didn’t show as much as the show does

[@gacj2010]

That's in him ...and that's not good

[@GeneralDame77]

I know right I was just watching a real interveiw of Dahmer and Peters sounds exactly like him

[@mista6624]

well he is an ACTOR after all…..

[@sayram5903]

This man portrayed him so so well it’s insane how good he captured him and the actor who recreated the scene where she was yelling at Jeff as well

[@chihickman4836]

Yes let's give neicey Nash her credit too!

[@tomsevcik1792]

@@chihickman4836 exactly and the Dad as well!!! I think them three did absolutely incredible in the roles.

[@tomsevcik1792]

@@angelaventura7094 Thank you!!! Yes! Also, as they are all skilled actors obvioously. As a skilled actor any three of those roles is a huge undertaking and pressure and they did so well. I loved Dahmer but I think the neighbor really should win an award as much as Peters because if you look back and rewatch she really carries the show with the emotion and brevity she brings to the table.

[@tomsevcik1792]

@@angelaventura7094 100% very well done!

[@gacj2010]

I know ... I always think you cant portray what you dont have in you to begin with ..Like can you even imagine ...Rue Paul playing this role .. I just can't

[@jessannreece5672]

Apparently Evan had a therapist on set. He always puts himself into his characters. On Mare he broke down because he didn't think he did well in his best scene and he won an Emmy. He walked away from AHS after his best season because it was mentally wearing. He doesn't play about his craft and I admire that about him, but boy do I worry about his mental health. Bravo for not glamorizing Dahmer. It was a slippery slope but EP, RM and everyone involved here really nailed it.

[@mcdabs7014]

It’s still produced by the people who made AHS What you talking about Lol

[@jessannreece5672]

@@mcdabs7014 ...what are YOU talking about? are you having trouble comprehending my statement? I clearly said Bravo to Ryan Murphy so I'm very well aware who the producers are.

[@Fourwindsofsuccess]

Yes he’s played a lot mentally deranged characters on AHS or they’re mentally disturbed. The school shooter scene from AHS, he was a rapist, etc. i cannot imagine his mental health deteriorating slowly. I wish him well in his career.

[@Janellabelle]

Yea he def did not glamorize him, but I did see him as an actual person. Before that he was just a monster that wasn't even a real human to me. After I watched the whole show I saw him as a little neglected boy and then an extremely lonely, fucked up man. But the people around him that he harmed and manipulated...it was such a terrible tragedy.

[@teeahtate]

I agree. Such a sad story, but the artistic way the movie was put together was breathtaking.

[@alexusfinch6971]

If he doesn't win any awards for this role, we should cancel award shows cause he deserves them all. He was amazing and I was blown away that he portrayed his flawlessly

[@marishamcdowell552]

We should've been done that for so many reasons

[@jameskyle4718]

I've been rooting for him to win for years and I personally think he should've gotten one for James Patrick March on Hotel (rather than Gaga), or Kai Anderson in the Cult season. As much as I think his performance here was award worthy (possibly his best work in a career of already amazing performances), I think it would rub most people the wrong way, notably the victims who had to relive their trauma with no consent nor knowledge about the series until the announcements Also it might reinforce the whole glorifying real life monsters issue, so he's most likely getting snubbed again, unfortunately.

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

When he got killed on Mare of Easttown it broke my heart!!

[@croohks]

He’ll get an Emmy for sure

[@salaciousbum1161]

The way he mimicked Jeff's voice was insane!! So spot on. He deserves to win.

[@TgP3o6]

He has to win an award for this. Great performance 👏

[@tita5580]

Yasss Emmy, Oscar , golden award all

[@rockyb1]

You haven’t saw him in anything else then.

[@adriennedejesus6501]

Agree. It would be a crime if he didn't. This role is going to change his career. I literally forgot it was Evan playing a role.

[@raph.j.r6788]

@@rockyb1 What? 🤣 his performance as dahmer was incredible

[@lucky8734]

I agree he needs at least an Emmys.

[@chica8630]

My god did this man give me the shivers. His acting was unreal . I hope he wins an award.

[@TiffeniRusso2014]

Evan Peters is an amazing actor . I wouldn’t doubt that he put his whole self into playing the role of Dahmer.

[@gacj2010]

And that can be very dangerous...mind changing

[@gacj2010]

@@angelaventura7094 Yes ..

[@deadbodychic75]

Evan has portrayed more serial killers than any actor. I hope he takes care of his mental health. He's an incredible performer.

[@josephameho4198]

Can you please list any other serial killer film he has acted in

[@deadbodychic75]

@@josephameho4198 American Horror Story series. In season 1 he portrayed a fictional character that I won't spoil. Season 5, Hotel, he portrayed a character based on H.H.Holmes. The Halloween special that year has a wonderful dinner scene with several known serial killers. In season 7, Cult, there are flashbacks where he portrays Manson, Koresh, Jim Jones and Marshall Applewhite.

[@josephameho4198]

@@deadbodychic75 thank you

[@josephameho4198]

@@deadbodychic75 thank you

[@Arielrosemusic]

It’s one if the best dramatized series about a true crime case I’ve ever seen. The acting is truly amazing and it gives so many details of the case that most people are unaware of if they haven’t gotten deeper into it before. It shows a fuller picture of the victims, their families and how everyone was affected. The social ramifications of homophobia and racism are made clear as well which is very important to understanding the whole case as well.

[@loki-of-asgard7877]

Only they didn't do an accurate portrayal of the story. The real story had nothing to do with racism or homophobia. Yes dahmer targeted black gay men, but he was also physically attracted to them because he was gay too. Also tracy edwards specifically isn't even gay. Even said so on live camera during his court testimony. You can search it up. He was a desperate drug addict that agreed to pose nude for a $100 before ever reaching the apartment. He also called the police. He didnt get stopped or return to the scene of the crime. I can go on & on, but it's more fiction than anything.

[@curiouslyme524]

Totally agree. An amazing series. Very true to life on all levels.

[@valoismickens1169]

After binge watching "Dhamer", I thought the actor who portrayed him did a phenominal job, even down to his walk. As an actor myself, I know how hard it is to have the audience feel what's going on in my head without showing it or "over acting". He creeped me out and made me understand that you have to be careful about the people you meet. Thank you, Evan Peters

[@DarkestDesires93]

Yup, too many people out there that act like they're your best friend and only want the best when it's utter bs, and they only want what's best for them. I know the type.

[@luz-vo4nb]

I love Evan Peters... This is the only guy who nails all the weird roles he gets given

[@cynthiabarcenas5383]

I was speechless after watching it, he deserves an award for his performance!

[@kieran1990able]

To act consistently for 10 episode and being some one else is insane. He was phenomenal in this series.

[@CalebJacobs762]

I think he is just a fantastic actor.

[@codered3009]

I loved him in AHS hotel x

[@CalebJacobs762]

@@codered3009 i liked him as quicksilver and ralph bohner. 😂 that name still gets me every time in Wandavision.

[@marilyndafeta3064]

Stellar performance…👏👏🙌🤝🤝

[@MSL_60]

Evan Peters gave the performance of a lifetime - his portrayal of this Monster was brilliant. A haunting mix, of perfectly disturbing, chilling, and amazing. He deserves all awards available for this work.

[@thesylly86]

Evan Peters nailed the role he had to play! It’s scary how close he gets to the real deal! And not just him, the whole cast is outstanding! Multiple award winners to come!

[@epicwolf]

He better win an Emmy for this. Its easy playing a good guy in movies but imagine playing a bad guy that is the main story of s movie and make it so believable you believe it really the guy is amazing.

[@marcoskolioulis3522]

he wont too many people are pissed off about it...

[@kayleigh9216]

evan peters is literally one of the most talented actors i’ve ever seen

[@crazycookie56]

After seeing evan peters in AHS years ago I knew he would play a perfect serial killer and finally seeing him play one was 10/10. he definitely did not disappoint!!

[@tad5796]

I absolutely loved his acting in the American Horror Story series, where he also played a famous serial killer. But in this series he took it to another level. Hands down, that was his best performance of his career.

[@JACS_1102]

absolutely tate langdon on ahs murder house and ahs asylum kit walker are my favorites

[@gocthafirst5320]

This is the Comment i was looking for.. I have been a fan of Evan peters since the American horror story series .. Like i still call him Tate till now😂😂 To me i feel the Jeffery dhamer character would have been kinda easy as he has done such roles on that series

[@pablosmaster5593]

I knew he was gonna nail it as Dahmer. But nobody is mentioning Richard Jenkins performance. He was brilliant.

[@SocialAlexNYC]

Yeah! Jenkins had a ton of lines. I feel those lines had to be derived from Ryan Murphy reading Lionel Dahmer's book.

[@Katfancy40]

He is terrific in every role he's ever had. Comedy or drama. Did anyone notice how the real Dahmer's voice sounds almost identical? So much material to work with!

[@bayleigh5578]

the mindset he had to have put himself in to portray this murderer perfectly.. i can’t imagine

[@gacj2010]

Some of that has to be in you or you can't duplicate so well as he did

[@ahhwe-any7434]

Or you let yourself control ur head, u don't let it control you. You start over thinking stuff, you'll prob go on all kinds of adventures. Idk if he ever bothers to even look at his work and or commentaries but I do feel like ppl go out of their ways to intentionally try and f w/ heads. Bots or not. That & I dont doubt there's alotta looney ppl blurting our wever simply just bc they can... I do admire the way they focused more on the victims, the victims fams, & their associates pov tho. I think thats a first. Kind of unrelated but I always wondered why most of the xs ppl portrayed as the bad guys, or not just murderers, just bad negative ppl in general as these "well liked..." attractive, popular ppl. I mean, I guess its more for the audience pull but some of the rudest ppl ever r just simply ppl who hate themselves. & there's not even a damn thing redeeming about them. Not even superficial sh. Some of these movies r def not always realistic & they know it. But it a wonder how it can condition ppl to behave or think.

[@gacj2010]

@@ahhwe-any7434 pretending to be like another person on a stage doesn't seem like a normal things....being oneself is the norm imo

[@rockyb1]

I don’t think it’s that difficult for caucasians.

[@ixel_4x]

@@rockyb1 LMFAOOOOO 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SusantKlopp]

Get this guy his Emmy already

[@ehhhhhhh6141]

I hope he gets therapy. That performance was absolutely terrifying

[@angelaventura7094]

Yess..he's an amazing actor!! He nailed it!

[@jaggerkate]

Watched the whole thing yesterday. He absolutely NAILED it! He and Niecy Nash were incredible. The entire cast deserves all the awards next year. Ryan Murphy kills it again! 😆🙌🏼

[@shadow4you]

He did a fantastic job as Dahmer. In the beginning, you almost sympathize his neglected childhood. As soon as he gets to high school, that's when you slowly stop seeing him as a victim and he actually turns into monster. His performance was extraordinary, especially the episode with Dahmer struggling to let go of his abandonment issues towards his growing relationship with Tony. It was the most vile yet heartbreaking episode of the entire series

[@curiouslyme524]

Yes, I was very upset when he killed Tony. I had hoped his growing relationship with him would've stopped his horrific crimes.

[@mariesmith9768]

Evan Peters was excellent as was Richard Jenkins playing Dahmer's father, brilliant series

[@donnyyen6484]

I never knew about Evan Peters, but now i will never forget Evan Peters for the rest of mylife

[@curiouslyme524]

Same.

[@susu130390]

Yh same here

[@MikeHudspeth]

Peters has probably acted in some of the most disturbing roles I’ve ever seen and has been able to walk away from these roles. Not to discredit any other actor who was supposedly “killed” by a role that affected them too much but this really shows Peters’ mental strength and talent.

[@melisagalvalizi6982]

he is crazy, why do you think he loves these roles so much?

[@vaishnavigosain7197]

I really hope he takes some rest and therapy after this. It is disturbing to be around something like this for a long period of time.

[@curiouslyme524]

Agree. He needs counseling.

[@tsuki-3699]

The voice and body movements are just so accurate to dahmer… He did an amazing job at truly showing how sick this man was, and I hope he recovers okay after playing this horrifying role.

[@tsuki-3699]

@@Garrysullivanjones excuse me…?

[@tianatt8602]

I read somewhere that Evan said it took him 2 years to recover after shooting AHS…kinda worried for his mental health after something as heavy as this 😓

[@curiouslyme524]

Agree. He'll need a lot of counseling to work through all the issues that came up for him when portraying Jeffrey.

[@aruzhanak2802]

This was an incredibly well made series.. actors and production 11/10

[@qtcarmen7d896]

Yesss. I hope they’re making Gacy’s series next, since there was a clip in the Dahmer series 😅

[@elenaperales5411]

This role was more intense for him than his role in American Horror Story. By now he should of gotten used to that since in the series he portrayed some very nasty characters too. But it just shows that he is a very great actor and I’m sure he doesn’t want to go astray in dark places.

[@andreachristine2419]

He did such an phenomenal job portraying Jeffrey Dahmer. The looks, the body language, everything was so good. I hope this man wins an Emmy because he did so good.

[@M-ikaela]

finished the series in 2 evenings. Very well written, filmed and Evan Peters's performance was just spectacular

[@loraweber27]

As a former Milwaukee resident, I worked across the street from one of the bars JD frequented.Lived on Wells St, 23 blocks away from his apartment.Smelled the Ambrosia chocolate heavy in the.air, where he worked.The series made me feel for the victims as real ppl, not just a headline! I totally blamed Milwaukee.PD back when it all came out!I was so upset back then about 14 yr. old Conrack.The actual recording of the officers laughing and saying one went for De lousing.Wow! Evan was spot on!RIP all those unfortunate souls who crossed paths with JD!

[@robertrhinehart4779]

From Quicksilver to AHS or even Dahmer, Evan Peters is a chameleon! Great actor!

[@dontcinthia]

His acting was so good I forgot he was Evan peters and I found myself asking “Does this man feel remorse at all how could he do that”

[@calistopholies830]

He is still one of the few actors that still applies to method acting he is really talented I love his work and I need to see this Damher monster story

[@partycrasher9660]

Method acting is wayyyy more common than you seem to think lol

[@gacj2010]

You'd be best to pass on this one ..it is horrific

[@gacj2010]

@@partycrasher9660 acting is all make believe you are someone else.....a crazy game for the insecure...what's this method stuff

[@partycrasher9660]

@@gacj2010 method acting is essentially “working from home” in the acting world. It’s when you decide to literally become that character 24/7 until the movie has concluded. Which means even when you’re done for the day and have time to relax and unwind, you continue to dress, speak and behave as if you’re still on camera and in character. Needless to say, it can be mentally exhausting. Movies can take years to finish and to someone trying to commit fully to a role like that, you can see how someone might lose sense of who they are. Imagine the most evil character in your favorite movie. Thinking to yourself “wow this actor crushed it”. Now try to picture that actor going home to his wife and kids exactly the way you saw him on screen. Would you want to live with someone like that for 1-2 years? Every second you’re with them, they’re trying to convince you they’re really this character.

[@gacj2010]

@@partycrasher9660 thank you for that...not good if say

[@espacespr6557]

I think he literally nailed it! Like from the walk, the way he talked, the way looks.. It is very very scary how real it feels.

[@ElSerpiente258]

He definitely deserves an oscar for his Performance he totally nailed it.

[@shayj.7622]

You mean Emmy

[@vieeeeeeeeee]

He definitely nailed it!! Even Jeff's voice and the way he spoke was perfected by Evan!

[@mrs.coachj]

Evan Peters performance deserves an award for sure!

[@lolablack1111]

What an amazing performance by Evan Peters. He blew everyone who has ever played JD prior to this series out of the water. The series itself captured both JD's along with the victims & their families side brilliantly.

[@ms_cartographer]

The man who portrayed the 14 year old boy's father was fanstastic too. Both him, and Peters should get nominated for an Emmy.

[@DiosaDe1So1]

Dude nailed it! Seriously. I hope he is atleast given some mental health access after his role because I can’t begin to imagine the dark places he had to go to in order to become Dahmer.

[@jordenhuber3381]

This guy literally nailed the part so well and I think he's gonna do great in so much more projects in the future i give his performance 10/10

[@connordaniels1491]

Honestly? such good acting I forgot a few times it was an actor

[@markcarney5415]

I saw him play so many roles in American Horror story. He played so many roles. I think his skills are great. I don't know how he pulls off so many characters. I give him 5 stars. A director would be nuts to not look at his talents. He's a Chameleon. He could play a soldier, hooker,or even undercover cop a fat woman at Walmart. Maybe even Jesus. Playing Jeff Dahmer didn't hurt him.

[@LyddieR]

I kind of want to hug Evan Peters, like a real long tearful but loving hug. I want the physical gesture of hugging him let him know that his craft is so respected by his fans and audiences but his spirit is held too, and protected. I hope he is able to purge the darkness of his insane roles on AHS and now Dahmer.

[@CreatedByNoriElan]

Well said!!

[@heathercarpenter5497]

It was so well done I'm struggling to get through the first episode. The way they set up his apartment and the fluorescent lighting; I usually don't have trouble watching anything horror, but this is so well done.

[@TrinhNguyen-qz6rp]

Me too, it took me 2 days to finish the first ep since i had to pause every 10-15’ 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@RR-lv3tp]

It was a legendary performance, his commitment that was brilliant

[@AMYV3]

He’s had this issue before. Having to take time off American horror story for a season or two in the past.

[@gacj2010]

He had a mean fight with his girlfriend in a hotel room...and police were called ..similar to movie..

[@LunarEclipse360]

Yeah, he wasn't in season 9 because of how mentally exhausted he was from season 8 (cult) when he played multiple people including Charles Manson

[@gacj2010]

@@angelaventura7094 what did he get over

[@kateross2424]

Evan Peters did an amazing job in this role and I can't see anyone else play it other then him

[@MrBilld75]

You don't even have to be playing a real killer for it to happen. It can happen even with fictional characters.

[@blkcoverboy1049]

Exactly! People need to realize that

[@wabmwijesinghe8440]

True in a way. But knowing every horrible moment he's acting out happened in real life has to be a total different feeling. An awful feeling.

[@MrBilld75]

@@wabmwijesinghe8440 Absolutely, it does carry more weight, because it is real, not fiction. Just thinking about how some actors got weird and a little too into their method acting, with a fictional character (Health Ledger as Joker for example). They put out legendary performances mind you, every time, but it can disturb them mentally.

[@kguerr197]

@@MrBilld75 According to his co-stars in the Dark Knight, Heath Ledger would go back to his normal self after a day of shooting or he would consult with them about the way he acted things out. He wasn't a true method actor; he admitted that. He did have trouble sleeping and he had a severe cold around the time of his death. He mixed up his prescription drugs and it proved fatal. I don't think it was caused by being the Joker. True method actors are Daniel Day-Lewis and Joaquin Phoenix. I think Evan Peters is kind of following in the footsteps of Heath Ledger's style of acting though.

[@MrBilld75]

@@kguerr197 Oh, o.k., very interesting. I did not know some of those things. I was always getting the one sided "The Joker role made Heath Ledger crazy and may have contributed to his death" stories. And all they ever said was "drug overdose" never what it was, but implied it was narcotics. And I thought maybe he took the role too seriously. This sounds much more reasonable and much like the nonsense around Bruce Lee's death and conspiracy theories. Yet, the real truth, was it too, was also due to a bad reaction from medication. His own wife debunked the rumours and friends, there was no nefarious plot to kill Bruce.

[@Sopherian]

I just finished the serie and wow what an amazing actor!

[@RiaCottingham]

I absolutely loved Evan in all his performances in AHS, but this was a whole new level of acting. He embodied Dahmer to perfection and so deserves an Emmy for it

[@pamelamartin8464]

I know Niecy Nash from Reno 911 and believe she is truly gifted at comedy. But good Lord, she tore my heart out portraying Dahmer's neighbor. She is a tremendous talent and I hope she gets all the awards in the world.

[@ms_cartographer]

All of this, yes!

[@andrewchoi857]

He should win an Oscar for what he had to go through. He showed a lens to the world with this show.

[@TheMsLady4Real]

Evan Peter's did an awesome job portraying Dahmer, sadly the police in the US hasn't changed they've only gotten worse! 🥵

[@ItsmeShazam]

In my opinion he is the most accurate person to play Dahmer. It's a hard role to play for sure,but im shocked,terrified and amazed in the same time while i watched this show on Netflix.

[@curiouslyme524]

Agree. In appearance, speech patterns, & mannerisms.

[@angelalately5554]

I think he should win an award for his portrayal of Dahmer. He was outstanding! My sisters and I watched he was effectively creepy, scary and on point. Great job

[@nicolebradnick8032]

Absolutely brilliant portrayal Evan Peters deserves an award

[@lukeh9318]

He was absolutely terrifying and unnerving. It was amazing. And stomach turning. Incredible performance

[@aledproductions3492]

Such an underrated actor!

[@gacj2010]

Actors today are so ubiquitous...there are no stars any more ..it's just a job they do

[@nuggetsss2526]

I thought he looked familiar . He was in xmen 😂

[@jamiedunnett5404]

Was speechless throughout watching dahmer... Truly brilliant piece of cinema. Really accurate and compelling. May peace come to all those affected by this man

[@dextermoore278]

Evan Peters was so good as Dahmer. He is just an incredible Actor and he deserves an Award for this role.

[@yungalucard9139]

If I had to portray dahmer, I’d probably retire from acting no kidding.

[@dcc-randomstorieswithmel7424]

He was phenomenal in this role,i felt like he was the real killer. It was terrifying and did this role justice. He needs an emmy for this.

[@donikquac]

Yessssssssss outstanding performance 🥇

[@iicedtee1746]

I knew Evan was an amazing actor when I first saw him on American Horror Story! This just tops the cake fr

[@scottperrin9655]

Absolutely remarkable performances from everyone in this series. I can't recall if I've ever seen a biopic that recreates a moment in time with this level of authenticity and sense of urgency.

[@marsargoxmiso1695]

I hope that Evan can move on from this role he played Jeff so well but it can be a very depressing place mentally, so I hope he can get back to being normal and happy

[@hihackersam9176]

He’s insanely good in this it’s creepy

[@mistystrickland32]

Evan was amazing of course like always. Evan is brilliant and a amazing actor. Ryan Murphy is brilliant as well. Loved it.

[@MommyMay95]

I am worried about him after playing a monsters role. Bring him to me I'll hold Evan.

[@velhinho_91]

I read a few articles a few years back that AHS took a toll on him, never thought he would come back to a role like this. He indeed nailed it tho.

[@karen81986]

Evan deserves a oscar

[@ericawillis.]

He had to take a break from AHS too.

[@ciscoak9074]

Evan peters plays him with such a sinister vibe to him that permeates the whole scene, irl I think dahmer came off alot more "normal" than sinister, which is the scariest part!

[@shandalie8741]

After seeing him from AHS, I was rlly glad they casted him the role. I trusted that he would do a fantastic job and he did! I feel like I understand the dahmer story now thru him

[@missthang4982]

I hope not? I? As a young woman... Was never the same hearing it. As well growing up in the area where Clifford Olsen was killing kids all around me, my brother and friends. We were made to travel from groups of two? To groups of three. Many of Cliffords victims... just blocks, miles away from our homes. We never understood the gravity of what we were actually up against. But? The hindsight is emotionally exhausting. Like? You just missed being that child? Overwhelmed me as a young woman. Then? Came Bundy and Dahmer. As women? My circle? We were terrified. Blown away and in constant watch. It literally changed how I moved, where I went and with whom. It changed how I trusted society as a whole and there? Began my distrust and frustration with various police departments. As women. White? We too were not taken seriously when we would reveal perverts. Laughed at and dismissed when told we had been chased, stalked, approached, flashed, grabbed but got away... EVERY time. Never once. Out of our dozens of complaints were we ever taken seriously. I'm so glad we are in a more advanced emotional time. But? Authoritative action? Is still absolutely disgusting. So much more needs to be changed. It changed us all. Especially the ones that lived right through it all. I hope that this actor? Who played Dahmer? Would never be the same. Or I'd be worried that he was the same as his role. You can't even listen to this shit? And remain the same. It changes you. Absolutely does. For me? For us? We fkn got a hell of alot smarter about how we lived. I spent my whole youth from Clifford Olsen on... Looking over my shoulder. And when I realized what I truly was looking over my shoulder about? That reality took me years... To overcome in a healthy way. So YES! It has to have changed this young man. He did an amazing job too. The producers. Respectful to not glorify this seriously mentally ill man. They told it well. Unfortunately. A revictimization then occurs for all those that lived it. To those, I say.... It needs to be told and we need to watch what not to do, officers men/women... Need to learn. Society needs to see the pain this Mann caused beyond what was okay. Because had many of these humans, like I? Amd. My friends back in the day? Been taken fkn seriously? Would have seen his victim list cut literally in fkn HALF! I don't blame the black community nor the minority community for absolutely losing their fkn shit. I'm surprised it wasn't worse? And I don't blame them one damn bit! Surrey, British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦

[@Therapistmind]

Evan was amazing wow! First time seeing this actor I’m blown away by his performance

[@yesseniaayala2664]

This series had me on the edge of my chair the whole time! He really scared me and I can’t stop thinking about it.

[@brandeecrooks8842]

After watching I definitely felt like I got to understand multiple perspectives & how deeply and how many people were affected. Really well done.

[@NikkiBWithTheAdHd]

Evan blew us all away with this one! He was phenomenal! Niecy Nash killed her role too!

[@xoxpepe]

If he dont win a award for this … CANCEL award shows … his performance freaked me out because i have watched all of dahmer videos and he nailed him so good its scary asf .

[@icehand220]

This is going to get a lot of nominations

[@gacj2010]

It will take it's toll on him

[@icehand220]

@@gacj2010 The only thing I find to be weird, is that he said he took time off from doing dark roles because they mess with his mind. Then he comes back to the horror genre and gives his best performance ever.

[@gacj2010]

@@icehand220 Woooo.i didn't know he said that...he's giving out warnings ...it's not worth it I,'d say......don't take any more of those roles

[@marijazlatanovic1391]

I tought that James from Hotel and Kai Anderson from Cult were the cruelest. But this deserves some big award.

[@tessmoks3434]

He could have issues like heath ledger

[@gacj2010]

Exactly ... Ledger , they say learned he was gay I heard

[@spiritwasntavailable]

I feel like the dahmer series does everything it's attempting to do almost perfectly, and I love that they sympathize with the victim's families and never give dahmer any glorification. However my only quarrel with the series is that they financially proffited off of it, and I haven't seen anything about the victims getting any compensation, or even a headsup that they were gonna make this series.

[@annohalloran6020]

Evan is a great actor

[@Fannyl0]

He nailed so good!!! I’m very impressed. I love Evan since AHS. He’s a great actor.

[@IMidNightl]

Amazing performance, bravo to Evan. But I sure do feel very sorry for him, surely the man will go through nightmares playing this monster

[@GeorgeVreelandHill]

If this was on the big screen, then Evan Peters would win an Oscar easily. His is the best performance of the year by any actor.

[@katelynlangley9724]

Evan is so good at EVERY performance he does, but this I've already watched 4 times it was that good. The BEST crime series I've ever seen on Netflix by far. Whoever played the father in this show made me cry so much. I don't know his name, but the father also played on many other movies and man... he was so good but Evan did the darn thing!

[@Josh_Tsu1067]

the actor that plays the father is Richard Jenkins a phenomenal actor

[@derekcunha7671]

How do you not know the dad he usually plays dad roles he is great at it too I mean come on step brothers!!!!!!!!

[@curiouslyme524]

No doubt. He immersed himself in the role. Watching the series is very upsetting no matter being the main character in it.

[@salazar556]

So going into this, the only thing I knew about Dahmer was that he had killed and eaten people. After seeing clips of the actual interview of Dahmer, I gotta say that Evan really nailed it down. Even the voice sounded the same. It's quite chilling.