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'Swarm' is a dark, satirical look at how the absence of meaningful relationships can spawn a serial killer

  • Written by Jenae Harris, Lecturer in Criminal Justice, Kennesaw State University
imageDre finds comfort in the fantasy that she'll befriend her favorite pop star. Amazon Studios

Editor’s note: This article contains plot spoilers for “Swarm.”

“Swarm,” the new streaming series created by Donald Glover and Janine Nabers, centers on a deranged superfan named Dre who becomes a serial killer.

Dre longs to meet...

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