Best of British Mystery Series
In no particular order after 25...
Heartily recommend subscribing to both AcornTV and BritBox if you're a BritMyst fan...!
The following comments were responses to Facebook comments [when they were part of IMDB]:
PKiM, this started out as a British list, but has evolved into an international list... [list may include series considered in the "British Mystery" genre, but not actually a "British" mystery production]
Thank you kindly for the comments/suggestions Edward, Irene, Louise, Sandra, Chardon, Carina, Susan, Dz, Helen, spcelaai13, & narwagner...
Edward, thanks for sharing the many wonderful Acorn offerings!
Louise, I do as well; JT/IM hooked me on mysteries.
Sandra, looks like there is a Series 3 in the making for 2016; can't wait! [UPDATE: Series 3 has started Jan 2016!]
Susan, I LOVE every Marple, going back to MR [my second fave]! Though GM is my fave, I only listed the GM Marple because it's the only one listed on IMDB as a 'TV Series' [with series/season and episode format]. The others are listed in my 'Great Mystery Films...' list. Also, with two more endorsements for 'Scott & Bailey', I will be looking it up very soon! Thanks again, Susan, and Carina.
Chardon, I've added those titles to the 'British Mystery Series' list; thanks.
Dz, I was unaware of "Scott & Bailey" and have added it to my other, longer "British Mystery Series" list. Looking forward to checking it out soon; thanks.
Spq, I'm going to have to assume you mean "Case Histories", not "Case History"? I've never seen 'CH', so it's not on this list; however, it is on a more comprehensive 'Mystery' list. The ratings look good and the reviews somewhat ok...
[NF=NtFlx]; Thanks, narwagner.
[sarcasm] WARNING: Please be advised, if you are easily disappointed by IMDB lists, and you continue reading below, you do so at your own risk (unofficially dubbed, "The 'Anna A./P.P.' Warning"). [/sarcasm]
Heartily recommend subscribing to both AcornTV and BritBox if you're a BritMyst fan...!
The following comments were responses to Facebook comments [when they were part of IMDB]:
PKiM, this started out as a British list, but has evolved into an international list... [list may include series considered in the "British Mystery" genre, but not actually a "British" mystery production]
Thank you kindly for the comments/suggestions Edward, Irene, Louise, Sandra, Chardon, Carina, Susan, Dz, Helen, spcelaai13, & narwagner...
Edward, thanks for sharing the many wonderful Acorn offerings!
Louise, I do as well; JT/IM hooked me on mysteries.
Sandra, looks like there is a Series 3 in the making for 2016; can't wait! [UPDATE: Series 3 has started Jan 2016!]
Susan, I LOVE every Marple, going back to MR [my second fave]! Though GM is my fave, I only listed the GM Marple because it's the only one listed on IMDB as a 'TV Series' [with series/season and episode format]. The others are listed in my 'Great Mystery Films...' list. Also, with two more endorsements for 'Scott & Bailey', I will be looking it up very soon! Thanks again, Susan, and Carina.
Chardon, I've added those titles to the 'British Mystery Series' list; thanks.
Dz, I was unaware of "Scott & Bailey" and have added it to my other, longer "British Mystery Series" list. Looking forward to checking it out soon; thanks.
Spq, I'm going to have to assume you mean "Case Histories", not "Case History"? I've never seen 'CH', so it's not on this list; however, it is on a more comprehensive 'Mystery' list. The ratings look good and the reviews somewhat ok...
[NF=NtFlx]; Thanks, narwagner.
[sarcasm] WARNING: Please be advised, if you are easily disappointed by IMDB lists, and you continue reading below, you do so at your own risk (unofficially dubbed, "The 'Anna A./P.P.' Warning"). [/sarcasm]
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- StarsEssie DavisNathan PageHugo Johnstone-BurtA female sleuth sashays through the back lanes and jazz clubs of Melbourne in the late 1920s, fighting injustice with her pearl-handled pistol and her dagger-sharp wit.As the TV mystery genre goes, 'Miss Fisher' is rather saucy. There's much written about how this series doesn't completely live up to the novels (not a problem for us); that being said, it is a brilliant and thoroughly enjoyable series. Production values are first rate (particularly wardrobe, set, location, etc.) and casting is spot on. While some might argue that the mystery narratives may be somewhat derivative of the genre (as many mysteries as we watch, none of it ever gets old), the lead provides for refreshingly strong character reversal (also see 'Annika Bengtzon' (TV, 2001-12), 'New Tricks' (TV, 2003-13), & 'Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' (2009/11), among others). This series deserves further development with additional seasons (wonderful that a third was confirmed, but don't stop there!).
UPDATES for 'MF' fans: 'MF' film, Miss Fisher & the Crypt of Tears (2020) and 'MF' TV series spin-off, Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries (2019)...
If you've enjoyed 'Miss Fisher', consider: 'Marple' (TV, 2004-14), 'Mr & Mrs Murder' (TV, 2013), 'Harry Wild' (TV, 2022-), 'Queens of Mystery' (TV, 2019-), 'Agatha Raisin' (TV, 2016), 'Murder in Suburbia' (TV, 2004-05), 'No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency ' (TV, 2008), 'Rosemary & Thyme' (TV, 2003-06), 'Signora Volpe' (TV, 2022-), 'Hetty Wainthropp Investigates' (TV, 1996-98), 'An Unsuitable Job for a Woman' (TV, 1997), 'Sister Boniface' (TV, 2022-), 'Vera' (TV, 2011-13), 'Bletchley Circle' (TV, 2012-14), 'Prime Suspect' (TV, 1991-2006), & 'My Life is Murder' (TV, 2019-).
Also consider: 'Madame Blanc Mysteries' (TV, 2021-), 'Death in Paradise' (TV, 2011-), 'Darby and Joan' (TV, 2022-), 'Houdini & Doyle' (TV, 2016), 'Dorothy L. Sayers Mystery' (TV, 1987), 'Helen West' (TV, 2002), 'Vexed' (TV, 2010-12), 'The Mrs. Bradley Mysteries' (TV, 1998-2000), 'Silent Witness' (TV, 1996-2013), 'Sanctuary' (TV, 2007-11), 'Blue Murder' (TV, 2003-09), 'Vincent' (TV, 2005-06), 'Mallorca Files' (TV, 2019-), 'Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime' (AKA 'Tommy & Tuppence'; TV, 1983-4), 'Page Eight' (TV, 2011), 'Partners in Crime' (TV, 2015), 'Haven' (TV, 2010-15), & 'Mapleworth Murders' (TV, 2022-).
'Miss Fisher' is certainly saucy; highly recommended!!!
Three seasons, 34 episodes, one feature film, Miss Fisher & the Crypt of Tears (2020), & one spin-off, Ms Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries (2019) that holds its own...
Available on Acrn/Amzn [as of 01/20]; available on NF [as of 04/13; through Season 3, as of 11/15]... - StarsGeraldine McEwanJulia McKenzieStephen ChurchettAn elderly spinster living in the village of St. Mary Mead helps her friends and relatives solve mysterious murders.I love each Marple for different reasons, but for me, McEwan as Marple is best!
Six series and 23 episodes...
Available on Acrn/Amzn [as of 01/20]; available on NF [as of 02/13]... - DirectorPeter FlinthStarsMalin CrépinBjörn KjellmanLeif AndréeReporter Annika is at the Nobel prize awards, when shooting kills a woman and wounds an Israeli stem cell scientist. Annika is silenced as witness, so she investigates the killed woman while the press writes about the Israeli.Gritty and tenacious reporter breaking news and solving murders; MC as AB, the lead, is at her best here! [can't help but be a huge fan of this character!]
Excellent mysteries that are well cast and of first rate production values with dynamic, dramatic narratives; highly recommended!!!
While reviews and ratings don't help this series stand out, if a decent ad wizard were to have marketed this for what it is, a mystery series, they'd have had something here... don't let that deter you and give this a try if you like gritty, serious mystery like the "Wallander" or "Bron/Broen" serials...
One series ['Ein Fall für Annika Bengtzon'] and six episodes... [technically, not listed as a series, nor episodes, but likely could/should be]
The other five in this series:
Prime Time (2012)
Annika Bengtzon: Crime Reporter - Studio Sex (2012)
The Red Wolf (2012)
Lifetime (2012)
A Place in the Sun (2012)
Series available on NF under character's name, "Annika Bengtzon" [as of 05/15]... - StarsDavid SuchetHugh FraserPhilip JacksonHercule Poirot, a famous Belgian detective, who has an impeccable knack for getting embroiled in a mystery, solves crimes along with Captain Hastings and Scotland Yard Chief Inspector James Japp.This production and DS will be sorely missed...
13 series and 70 glorious episodes...
Available on Acrn/Amzn [as of 01/20]; available on NF [as of 02/13]... - CreatorMark GatissSteven MoffatStarsBenedict CumberbatchMartin FreemanUna StubbsThe quirky spin on Conan Doyle's iconic sleuth pitches him as a "high-functioning sociopath" in modern-day London. Assisting him in his investigations: Afghanistan War vet John Watson, who's introduced to Holmes by a mutual acquaintance.First rate and a whole lotta fun, but I've noticed enough SH purists aren't fans; still highly recommended! Though, series four was a bit of a letdown...
Four series with 15 episodes, and no longer counting...
Available on Amzn [as of 01/20]; Available on NF [as of 02/13]... - StarsJill ScottAnika Noni RoseLucian MsamatiPrecious Ramotswe launches the first-ever female detective agency in Botswana. She embarks on various adventures while investigating cases and must also overcome several challenges in her quest.The incomparable Jill Scott solving crimes in Botswanna with first rate production and cast! Like 'Death in Paradise', the cinematography can at times be breathtaking...
Among the other brilliant mysteries on this list, this one is truly unique...highly, highly recommended!!! Give it a go...
One series and seven glorious episodes...
Available on HBO/Amzn [as of 01/20]; available on NF [as of 02/13]... - CreatorRobert ThorogoodStarsElizabeth BourgineDon WarringtonDanny John-JulesCultures collide when British Detective Inspector is transferred from England to the Caribbean island of Saint Marie to head the island's police department.Fun, Caribbean island mystery with excellent production values and casting, particularly recommended for BM, KM and/or AO fans...
The recent first holiday episode was near perfection; heartily recommended! Series 11 is on its way...
Any chance of a "Mallorca Files" crossover here...?
Twelve series, 102 episodes, & one spin-off [Beyond Paradise (2023)]...
Currently broadcast on some PBS [as of 02/13], available on BrtBx/Amzn [as of 01/20] & partially available on NF [as of 08/15]... - CreatorRachel FlowerdayTahsin GunerStarsMark WilliamsJohn BurtonSorcha CusackIn the early 1950s, Father Brown, a Roman Catholic priest based in the fictional Cotswold village of Kembleford, uses his distinctive skills to solve various crimes.Charming, if not quaint, mysteries... [definitely one of my favorites!!!]
Eleven series with 120 episodes, and [hopefully] still counting...
One spin-off with a minor crossover: Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022) [waiting for a major crossover here!]
Available on PBS [as of 09/15] and BrtBx/Amzn [as of 01/20]... - CreatorJulian UnthankStarsMartin TrenamanJulie GrahamSarah WoodwardThree crime-writing sisters and their 28-year old niece use their extensive knowledge of crime to solve whodunit style murders in the picturesque English village of Wildemarsh.Beautiful and a lot of fun; first rate in every respect!
That said, the old Mattie would seem a better fit for the whimsical narration woven throughout the quirky narrative [thank you, JS!]; just an observation, not an issue as I'm slowly warming up to the new Mattie.
Currently, very much enjoying the second season after re-watching the first...
Big fan of Juliet Stevenson's narration and I've become a big fan of all of Julie Graham's mystery work [notably, Bletchley Circle, among so many others going back to a three-episode arc on 1986's Taggart!].
Several reviews have made reasonable comparisons to "Pushing Daisies" [TV 2007-09] and "Agatha Raisin [TV 2014-Current], but it also compares favorably in many respects to "Father Brown" [TV 2013-Current] and "Miss Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries" [TV 2019-].
Highly recommended for JG fans, and/or if you like your murders solved by committee and your mystery narratives quirky!
Two series and 12 episodes... [very much hope there'll be many more, please!]
Available on Acrn/Amzn [as of 08/19]... - StarsFelicity KendalPam FerrisRyan PhilpottSet amongst the stunning gardens of Europe, Rosemary Boxer and Laura Thyme, two professional gardeners, find themselves drawn into solving mysterious crimes.Excellent mysteries and the gardens can at times be scene stealers...
Three series and 22 episodes...
Available on BrtBx/Amzn [as of 01/20]; available on NF [as of 02/13]... - CreatorShaun MicallefTim PyeJason StephensStarsShaun MicallefKat StewartJonny PasvolskyThe series follows the adventures of married couple Nicola and Charlie Buchanan, who run an industrial cleaning business while solving the most baffling murder mysteries.So very glad I recently stumbled upon 'Mr & Mrs Murder'; excellent, lighthearted mysteries that are highly recommended!
Love the cast/characters with impeccable chemistry, writing, and first rate production!!!
Starts out great, then each episode just gets better; how is there not more than one series/season of this fine Aussie mystery...?! This needs a reunion/holiday special episode/series now!!!
One season and 13 amazing episodes...! [there are many lesser series on this list with more episodes]
Available on Acrn/Amzn [as of 01/20]; available on NF [as of 03/15]... - CreatorCaroline GrahamStarsJohn NettlesJane WymarkBarry JacksonA veteran Detective Chief Inspector and his young Sergeant investigate murders around the regional community of Midsomer County.Thought I would miss the old characters in the newer series, but I find it hasn't lost a step!
The longest running mystery TV series[?]...
24 series and 140 episodes, and counting, hopefully?]...
Available on IMDb TV [as of 01/20]; available on Acrn/Amzn [as of 01/20]; available on NF [as of 02/13, 12/15]... - CreatorAnthony HorowitzStarsMichael KitchenHoneysuckle WeeksAnthony HowellAs WWII rages, DCS Foyle fights his own war on the home-front; investigating crime on the south coast of England. Later series, see the retired detective working as an MI5 agent in the aftermath of the war.This, more than any other mystery series, informed my interest in TV mysteries. Prefer the earlier series to the Cold War episodes, but definintely deserved more series to wrap it up properly. I deeply miss this series...
Eight Series and 28 episodes...
Available on Acrn/Amzn [as of 01/20]; available on NF [as of 02/13]... - CreatorPaul Matthew ThompsonJude TindallStarsMark BentonJo JoynerPatrick Walshe McBrideAn oddball couple of private detectives named Luella Shakespeare and Frank Hathaway investigate crime in Stratford-upon-Avon.Fun, light, and family friendly series!
Four series and 40 episodes... [where's series five?!]
This is begging [ok I'm begging!] for a "Agatha Raisin" or "Murder They Hope" crossover...! Please!!! [if someone were to make this happen, they could both shoot straight to the top of this list!]
Available on BrtBx/Amzn [as of 01/20]... - CreatorSteve FranksStarsJames Roday RodriguezDulé HillTimothy OmundsonWhen a novice sleuth convinces the police he has psychic powers, he and his reluctant best friend are hired on as consultants to help solve complicated cases.Not British [excluding the running Cary Elwes and Tears for Fears narratives], but highly recommended! Although great fun and irreverent, it starts off a little slow before hitting its stride by season three and hits full stride by season six; although, all eight seasons are wonderful...
Personal favorite is the "Clue" tribute of episode 100, but there are so many eighties references woven throughout the entirety of this series you could spontaneously combust!
Only regret here is that someone should've figured out a way to make a 'Monk' crossover happen...(C'mon man, Santa Barbara & San Francisco are just down the road!)!!! [It's still not too late...?]
Eight seasons, 121 episodes and one feature film, Psych: The Movie (2017)...
Available on IMDb TV [as of 01/20]; Available on NF [as of 02/13]... - CreatorAndy BreckmanStarsTony ShalhoubJason Gray-StanfordTed LevineThe series follows Adrian Monk, a brilliant former San Francisco detective, who now consults the police as a private consultant whilst battling with an obsessive-compulsive disorder.Eight seasons and 125 episodes...
Film forthcoming? Stay tuned...
Wish someone would've made a "Psych" crossover happen...!!! [It's not too late...?]
Available on Amzn [as of 01/20]; Available on NF [as of 02/13]... - StarsSian GibsonJohnny VegasSarah HadlandJohnny Vegas and Sian Gibson return to Gold's whodunit comedy caper for a new three-part original series from the minds behind Murder on the Blackpool Express, Death on the Tyne and Dial M for Middlesbrough.The made-for-TV films [Murder on the Blackpool Express (2017), Death on the Tyne (2018), & Dial M for Middlesbrough (2019)] have finally given way to a TV Series...!
I'm a big ,big fan of these... I enjoyed the made-for-TV films, but the first episode is better than those, thanks to a tighter narrative and better-timed script.
Production values are excellent and while the dialog is seemingly silly, it's brilliantly funny [to me!] and delivered to perfection by a First Rate Cast!
Borders on farce and based on other reviews this isn't for everybody, but those that appreciate silly, but brilliantly delivered humor under the guise of a murder mystery, aren't likely to be disappointed here...
Though I realize that the list is rather short, this could very well be the best of the sit-com/mystery genre!? These are a guilty pleasure that are great fun to watch!
And, if there's a production genius out there that can figure out how to crossover 'Murder, They Hope' & 'Mapleworth Mysteries' [actually, I'll take a crossover with any other comedy mystery!] they deserve to be enshrined in the Comedy-Mystery Hall of Fame!!! You know, maybe the Mapleworth gang goes on holiday to the England, or vice-versa...?!!!
If you've enjoyed 'M,TH', consider: 'Mapleworth Mysteries' (TV, 2022-), 'Shakespeare & Hathaway' (TV, 2018-), 'Psych' (TV, 2006-14), 'Agatha Raisin' (TV, 2014-22), 'Vexed' (TV, 2010-12), 'Only Murders in the Building' (TV 2019-), 'Andy Barker, PI' (TV, 2007), 'Keen Eddie' (TV, 2003-04), 'Murder in Successville' (TV, 2015-17), 'Dirk Gently' (TV, 2010-12), 'Murderville' (TV, 2022-), & 'Murder Most Horrid' (TV, 1991-1999).
Two series and seven episodes thus far [though there are also three, full-length TV films as well]... - StarsJessica RaineDavid WalliamsJames FleetAgatha Christie's crime-fighting duo, Tommy and Tuppence Beresford, solve mysteries and search for enemy spies in 1950s Britain.Latest Tommy & Tuppence; I'm a fan and can't get enough...excellent production!
Jessica Raine really shines here, but its the quirky Walliams-Raine chemistry [especially if I watch them as a brother-sister mystery solving team!] that really draws me in. I really should rank this higher on the list because it's a series I can easily re-watch and re-enjoy after a while.
Recommended for Christie complete-ists, enthusiasts of team mystery solving, and JR fans.
Only one series [and six episodes] though...
Available on Amzn, via Acorn [as of 01/16]... - CreatorDeb CoxFiona EaggerStarsGeraldine HakewillJoel JacksonCatherine McClementsIn swinging 60's Melbourne, gorgeously reckless Peregrine Fisher inherits a windfall when the famous aunt she never knew goes missing over the highlands of New Guinea.Beautiful and fun to watch 60s Aussie mystery spin-off loosely based on original "Miss Fisher"...
Two series and 12 episodes thus far...
Available on Acrn/Amzn [as of 08/19]... - CreatorDan SeftonStarsElen RhysJulian LoomanMaría Fernández AcheA British and German detective clashing over how to police the Spanish island of Mallorca.“Mallorca Files’” [“MF”] is growing on me after each episode [I liked it to start with!]...
It’s beautifully captured and the settings picture perfect, while the well chosen supporting cast adds a wonderful dynamic in their often too limited roles.
It’s been critically reviewed as a cross between “Makepeace and Dempsey” [“M&D”] and some of “the very lightest of Bond” films. That’s a fair enough comparison; unfortunately, it doesn’t do this first-rate production complete justice…
For starters, unlike the police/crime focused “M&D” and light Bond fare, "MF" is very clearly in the “Mystery” genre! “M&D” had its 80’s charm, but its “MF’s” production values and principle cast that are simply on another [higher] level here. The chemistry between our two protagonists is exceptional [which is saying something, considering the other two from “M&D” got hitched IRL!]; however, the chemistry referred to here in “MF” isn’t especially of the romantic flavor, but of partnership; though, the chemistry is slightly off [I have my thoughts on this, but I’m not going there] and that may be by design, but it’s also what makes it intriguing and captivating!
If I had to make associations with other series, I would mention, “Vexed”, “Death in Paradise”, “Keen Eddie”, and to a lesser extent, “Annika Bengtzon”, “Mr. & Mrs. Murder”, "Mayo", and perhaps “Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries”…
Highly recommended for fans of the previously mentioned series…
Second series doesn't disappoint but feels a little more serious...
Any chance of a "Death in Paradise" crossover here...? [this is my last crossover comment, honest...]
Two Series & 20 episodes [3rd series production???]...
Available on BrtBx/Amzn [as of 05/20]... - CreatorM.C. BeatonStarsAshley JensenMatt McCooeyLucy LiemannThe Cotswolds-based PR guru turned amateur sleuth returns for a series of comedic murder-mysteries based on the books by M.C. Beaton.Just too much fun; first-rate, and highly recommended!
The recent "Love, Lies and Liquor" episode was near perfection and perhaps the best mystery solved by committee ever...!
This is begging for a "Shakespeare & Hathaway" crossover...! Please!!! [at this point I'll settle for a crossover with any other series!!!???]
Currently four series and 20 episodes, and [hopefully] counting...look forward to more!
Available on Acrn/Amzn [as of 08/16]... - CreatorRichard HarrisStarsPeter DavisonSean HughesRob Spendlove"Dangerous" Davies always gets the cases no one else wants, and no one notices when he eventually succeeds. But his old-fashioned decency and dogged determination have won him legions of loyal fans.Four series and 17 episodes...
Available on BrtBx/Amzn [as of 01/20]; available on NF [as of 02/13]... - StarsRachael StirlingJulie GrahamSophie RundleIn 1952, four women who worked at the wartime code-breaking centre, Bletchley Park, reunite to track down a serial killer.Only two, short series [seven episodes], but first rate production and cast; highly recommended!
Inspired a TV series spin-off, The Bletchley Circle: San Francisco (2018)
Available on PBS/Amzn [as of 01/20]; once aired on PBS [04/13]; no longer available on PBS [as of 05/13]... - CreatorClaire TonkinRick MaierStarsEbony VagulansLucy LawlessRawiri JobeMy Life is Murder follows the adventures of fearless private investigator Alexa Crowe, who solves the most baffling crimes as well as coping with the frustrations of everyday life.This is for LL, Aussie, and modern mystery fans! It's got a lot of great potential; look forward to seeing many more series of LL [and the superb supporting cast!] in MLiM!
Second series does not disappoint!
Three series and 30 episodes...
Currently available on Acrn/Amzn [as of 09/19]... - CreatorHoward OvermanStarsToby StephensRonny JhuttiRoger GriffithsTwo Detectives Jack and Georgina who share chemistry but have complicated personal lives.A light and humorous two-season series that is great fun to watch! Biggest complaints seem to be that there was a lead change in between seasons, but both female leads are great [for different reasons], I would even go so far as to say that the chemistry may have improved somewhat [huge LP fan here!]; although, if I had my way, they would make a great threesome! Give this a view if you like 'Keen Eddie', 'Jonathan Creek', 'Gil Mayo', 'Mr and Mrs Murder', 'New Tricks', and/or 'Death in Paradise'...
Sadly, only two series and nine episodes...[please, please, pleeease bring this back as a threesome!!!]
Available on Amzn [as of 01/20]; available on NF [as of 05/15]... - CreatorRobert MurphyStarsJason WatkinsTala GouveiaLily SacofskyA shy and enigmatic Detective Sergeant is partnered with a wildly ambitious Detective Chief Inspector to solve crimes in the historic city of Bath.First-rate production and excellent chemistry between leads. It's narrative has thankfully lightened up as it's gone along. Look forward to more!
Four series and 12 episodes... - StarsAlan DaviesCaroline QuentinStuart MilliganJonathan Creek, a magician with a natural ability for solving puzzles, works from his home in a converted windmill. He uses his abilities to solve impossible crimes and mysterious murders.Prestidigitation and mystery; highly recommended! The latest series was different in tone, but enjoyable nonetheless.
Five series and 32 episodes...
Available on Acrn/Amzn [as of 01/20]; partially available on NF as of 02/13... - CreatorJimmy McGovernStarsRobbie ColtraneGeraldine SomervilleKieran O'BrienDr Edward "Fitz" Fitzgerald is a criminal psychologist. He is rather anti-social and obnoxious but he has a gift for solving crimes. Thus he is employed as a consultant by the Manchester Police.Available on NF [as of 02/13]...
- CreatorDavid LoganStarsJane SeymourRohan NeddKevin RyanA recently retired English professor discovers a real knack for investigation and cannot help but interfere with the cases assigned to her police detective son.You've got a first-rate production and a great cast with wonderful chemistry. Jane Seymour is the best [we're admittedly super-fans!] and is perfect in this cozy mystery!
Mystery novices may not know this is a new take on a 90's mystery [HWI] but it's so well done it won't matter and you're not likely to take notice of the similarities before long.
Recommended for JS fans, fans of academically related mysteries, and for those that prefer their mysteries investigated by duos. We're hooked!!!
Two series and 15 episodes thus far [third series expected?!]...
Available on Acrn [as of 12/22]... - StarsNancy CarrollRoger AllamKeala SettleAntoine Verlaque, Investigating Judge in Aix-en-Provence with his romantic partner Marine Bonnet, investigates the murders, mysteries and dark underbelly of their idyllic home in the south of France.How strange to hear English in what should otherwise be a French series [unless you're familiar with 'Allo 'Allo! (1982)]; that said, it's a first rate production and cast, where the sets and Keala Settle steal every scene...
Quite fond of Roger Allam and Patricia Hodge but as a huge Nancy Carroll fan[!!!], she's why I'd continue to tune in; thoroughly enjoyed this series and look forward to more!
Very unfortunate this hasn't seemed to have caught on.
One series and three episodes...
Available on BrtBx/Amzn [as of 03/22]... - CreatorJude TindallStarsLorna WatsonMax BrownJerry IwuThe investigations of Sister Boniface of St Vincent's Convent - nun, moped rider, wine maker and part-time forensic scientist.Currently viewing this series...
A rare mystery spin-off of The Bride of Christ (2013)
Comparisons to 'Father Brown' and Father Dowling Mysteries (1989) are expected...
Big Miranda Raison fan here!
Two things: 1. there better be a Father Brown (2013) crossover in the works [preferably a 'major' crossover; no excuses here!]; 2. hope somebody gets DS Livingstone his own spin-off!
Highly recommended for FB and MR fans.
Two season and 21 episodes thus far... - CreatorPhillip GwynneGlenys RoweStarsBryan BrownGreta ScacchiNudgeTwo lone strangers trekking on the road - a retired Australian policeman with a dog as his only company and widowed English nurse - meet each other and embark on an epic odyssey in the outback of northern Australia.Super fun watch with 1st rate production and casting and beautiful Australian nature as a supporting character...
This just gets better as it goes; highly recommended for Greta Scacchi and Oz nature fans!
1 season and 8 episodes thus far...
Available on Acrn/Amzn [as of 12/22]... - CreatorMaureen JenningsCal CoonsAlexandra ZarownyStarsYannick BissonHelene JoyThomas CraigIn the 1890s, William Murdoch uses radical forensic techniques for the time, including fingerprinting and trace evidence, to solve some of the city's most gruesome murders.One of the longer running mystery TV series...
16 seasons, 264 episodes, and one spin-off [Frankie Drake Mysteries (2017)]... - CreatorSally LindsaySue VincentStarsSteve EdgeAlex GaumondSally LindsayAntiques expert moves to France suspicious of how her husband died and uses her skills to become a PI aiding the local police and simultaneously bonding with the town's popular taxi driver.First rate production values and interesting premise are intriguing.
Reminds me slightly of a mystery version of A Year in Provence (1993) as well as somewhat of a cross between Murder in Provence (2022) and The Mallorca Files (2019)...
Three series and 18 episodes... [It's grown on me so wish there were more!]
Available on BrtBx/Amzn [as of 01/22]... - StarsKevin WhatelyLaurence FoxClare HolmanDI Robert Lewis and DS James Hathaway solve the tough cases that the learned inhabitants of Oxford throw at them.My favorite of these related series [Morse, Endeavor].
Nine series and 42 episodes...
Available on PBS/Amzn [as of 01/20]; Available on NF [as of 02/13]... - CreatorTony JordanRobert ThorogoodStarsKris MarshallSally BrettonZahra AhmadiHaving left Saint Marie to be with Martha, DI Humphrey Goodman starts a new life with her in Devon, bringing his unique brand of chaotic genius to the small, close-knit community.Spin-off of Death in Paradise (2011); currently, enjoying this very much!
Two series and 13 glorious episodes thus far...
Available on BrtBx [as of 02/23]... - StarsKen StottClaire PriceJennifer BlackSet in Edinburgh, the mercurial Detective Inspector John Rebus's investigations lead him through the city's ancient beauty and into its more sinister quarters.Listed here as one series, but likely two distinct series: the earlier one with John Hannah as Rebus [2000–01], and the latter with Ken Stott in the titular role [2006–07]...
Available on Acrn/Amzn [as of 01/20]; once available on NF... - CreatorGraham YostStarsJeff GoldblumMatt CravenNicole SullivanA brilliant police detective has a unique gift - he can revive victims in his mind.Had my undivided attention, but sadly, not enough of others'...
JG at his best here!
If interested in similar narratives, consider: 'Pushing Daisies' [TV, 2007-09], 'River' [TV, 2015], 'Balthazar' [TV, 2018-23], and 'Talking to the Dead' [TV, 2013]...
One season and seven episodes [no longer available?]... - StarsPaula PellJohn LutzJ.B. SmooveA murder-mystery writer named Abigail Mapleworth solves homicides in her quaint small town of New Woodstream.Is this an anti-mystery mystery or an anti- anti-mystery mystery...???
Highly recommended if you like mysteries and Saturday Night Live (1975) and 30 Rock (2006) humor.
Paula & Hayley really shine here with a great supporting and guest cast.
It's def a fun mystery parody and supa-lite mystery in its own right; we can only hope they keep this going!
Sadly, this is no more; only series, 12 mini-episodes... - CreatorDaisy CoulamStarsRobson GreenTessa Peake-JonesAl WeaverA Cambridgeshire clergyman finds himself investigating a series of mysterious wrongdoings in his small village of Grantchester.Outstanding; get ready for season/series four!
Will there be a fifth?
Six series, 40 episodes and counting [hopefully?!]...
Available on Amzn [as of 01/20]; available on NF [as 09/15]... - CreatorMåns MårlindHans RosenfeldtBjörn SteinStarsSofia HelinRafael PetterssonSarah BobergWhen a body is found on the bridge between Denmark and Sweden, right on the border, Danish inspector Martin Rohde and Swedish Saga Norén have to share jurisdiction and work together to find the killer.
- CreatorJohn HoffmanSteve MartinStarsSteve MartinMartin ShortSelena GomezThree strangers - who live in the same New York City apartment building and share an obsession with true crime - suddenly find themselves embroiled in a murder.Big fan of this series!
First-rate production values and main cast that have potential to be up there with the best of British mysteries with some tightening of improvable but cleverer narratives and their editing, as well as some head-scratching supporting cast selections [here's looking at you, 'Tim Kono"!]...
In premise, reminds me slightly of Hetty Wainthropp Investigates (1996) and The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008), and the more recent Murder, They Hope (2021) series, in that "normal"/"average" people take on murder/crime solving...
Love the "Steve Martin Short" combo but they lost me after series here.
Highly recommended for fans of mysteries solved by committee as well as for fans of the incomparable SM and MS.
Four series and forty episodes...
Available on Hulu [as of 11/21]... - CreatorNeil CrossStarsIdris ElbaDermot CrowleyMichael SmileyJohn Luther is a brilliant homicide detective with a knack for getting inside the minds of murderers. Unfortunately, his unconventional methods and personal demons put him at odds with his team.Available on NF [as of 02/13]...
- StarsAlistair McGowanJessica OyelowoLouise BrealeyCharismatic detective wise-cracks his way through murder mysteries.A one-series wonder, sadly [very, very sadly]...
Fun to watch murder-solving-by-committee series that's light fare and easy on the drama.
If you like 'Vexed' and/or 'Agatha Raisin' you'll likely enjoy The Gil 'Mayo' Mysteries, which predates them both...
Currently available on BrtBx/Amzn [as of 12/18]... - StarsKim Hyun-sookChoi Kang-heeKwon Sang-wooBored with life as a housewife, Yoo Seol-Ok pursues her passion for mysteries by investigating small cases with a local policeman. Inadvertently interfering with a bigger case, she will team up with the detective in charge to solve crimes.First-rate and fun Korean mystery series!
Two series and 32 episodes...
Was once, but is [sadly] no longer, available on Amzn [as of 09/19]; currently available on DramaFever/Amzn [as of 01/20]... - StarsMatthew RhysAnna Maxwell MartinMatthew GoodeElizabeth and Darcy, now six years married, are preparing for their annual ball when festivities are brought to an abrupt halt. An adaptation of PD James's homage to Pride and Prejudice.
- CreatorLaura GoodStarsCrystal BalintRachael StirlingChanelle Harquail-IvsakTwo female British code breakers team with American cryptographers to solve a series of murders in San Francisco.Post-WWII dramatic mystery set on US west coast; the first-rate production is continued here is this directly related spin-off of the original "Bletchley Park"!
Considering it's been more than a year since this debuted, it [very sadly] does not appear that future series are forthcoming...
One series and eight episodes thus far...
Currently available on BrtBxAmzn [as of 09/19]... - CreatorRachel CupermanSally GriffithsStarsEmilia FoxTara FitzgeraldGiovanni CirfieraSylvia, a disillusioned British spy turned detective starts a new life in the beautiful heart of Italy. She soon finds out trouble follows her wherever she goes.
- StarsAlison O'DonnellSteven RobertsonLewis HowdenA local police team investigate crimes within the close knit island community of Shetland.Incredibly interesting and dramatic narratives [this is not light fare], beautiful cinematography, with a great supporting cast, but a miscast lead [I watch it regardless! And, he may be growing on me, a wee bit, but just a wee bit]...
Six series and 34 episodes, and [maybe] counting...?
Available on BrtBx/Amzn [as of 01/20]; once available on Acorn [as of 05/17]... - CreatorChris ChibnallStarsDavid TennantOlivia ColmanJodie WhittakerThe murder of a young boy in a small coastal town brings a media frenzy, which threatens to tear the community apart.
- CreatorNigel McCreryRoy MitchellStarsDennis WatermanAmanda RedmanAlun ArmstrongThree retired police officers are drafted in to solve cold cases, with a touch of comedy and dramaFun mystery/crime show with a crew of handpicked detectives forming a special mystery-solving [cold case] unit; in tenth series and still going [as of 08/13].
As the original cast has slowly been replaced, my interest has begun to wane, but acting, writing and production remain first rate [as of 05/16]
12 series and 107 episodes...
Recommended, particularly if you like your crime solving by committee, a la: 'Foyle's War', 'Miss Fisher', 'Bletchley Circle', 'Death in Paradise', 'Houdini & Doyle', and/or 'Ripper Street'.
Available on Amzn [as of 01/20]; available on NF [as of 02/13]... - CreatorHart HansonStarsGeoff StultsMaddie HassonMercedes MasonAn Iraq war vet suffers a brain injury that triggers the ability to see connections between seemingly unrelated events, objects or people.A highlight of this and 'Bones', is the 'Bones' S6E19 crossover/pilot for 'The Finder'...
Available on Amzn [as of 01/20]... - StarsRowan AtkinsonShaun DingwallLeo StaarCases of hard-working Parisian detective Chief Inspector Jules Maigret.
- CreatorAndrew MarshallStarsRichard CoyleSamantha WomackIan RichardsonJohn Strange is an ex-priest who had dedicated his life to hunting down demons and the darker side of the church, a task which some of his former bosses stand in the way of.Just awesome! I was a little late to the party on this one, but so very glad I stumbled upon it, as it combines two of my favorite genres [mystery & horror, with a little rom-com sprinkled in]. A little bit of Kolchac, Constantine, Grimm, Grantchester, and even some Father Brown/Dowling [maybe even a little Ted!] in this way too short series [seven episodes]... If you don't mind demons in your mysteries, this is a fun view!
This series needs DVD/BDs produced!
One series and seven episodes...
Once available on Hulu [as of 10/15]... - CreatorDavid HoseltonDavid N. TitcherStarsMichael WestonStephen ManganRebecca LiddiardAt the turn of the 20th century the Metropolitan Police were overwhelmed with bizarre cases so they turned to outsiders including Houdini and Doyle, who collaborated with New Scotland Yard on some unsolved and inexplicable crimes.An incredibly dynamic 'what-if': the master magician solving murders alongside Sherlock's writer...
Excellent production and fun to watch; can't get enough of this; deserves a season renewal!!!
One season and 10 episodes...
Available on Amzn [as of 01/20]; once airing on Fox [as of 06/16]... - CreatorSteve ThompsonStarsMatthew BeardJuergen MaurerAmelia BullmoreMax Liebermann, a medical student and protegé of Sigmund Freud, helps Detective Rheinhardt in the investigation of a series of disturbing murders around 1900s Vienna.Three series and nine episodes...
- CreatorJonathan GroffConan O'BrienStarsAndy RichterClea LewisHarve PresnellAn accountant moves into an office formerly owned by a private investigator and begins picking up side work as a private eye, after clients looking for the office's previous occupant inquire about his services.Lots of fun with excellent production values!
Sadly, only one season and six episodes... [did the 'Hummus Hotties' jump the shark...?]
Available on Amzn [as of 01/20]... - CreatorSøren SveistrupStarsSofie GråbølMorten SuurballeLars MikkelsenPolice detective Sarah Lund investigates difficult cases with personal and political consequences.
- CreatorBryan FullerStarsLee PaceAnna FrielChi McBrideA pastry chef with the power to bring dead people back to life solves murder mysteries with his resurrected childhood sweetheart, a cynical private investigator, and a lovesick waitress.If interested in similar narratives, consider: 'Raines' [TV, 2007], 'River' [TV, 2015], 'Balthazar' [TV, 2018-23], and 'Talking to the Dead' [TV, 2013]...
Two seasons and 22 episodes... - StarsShaun EvansRoger AllamJames BradshawSet from 1965 into the 1970s, the show follows Endeavour Morse in his early years as a police constable. Working alongside his senior partner DI Fred Thursday, Morse engages in a number of investigations around Oxford.Gritty precursor to 'Inspector Morse (1987)' and 'Inspector Lewis (2006)'...recommended!
Eight series and 33 episodes, and counting...
Available on Amzn [as of 01/20]; formerly available on PBS [07–8/12]; once again available on PBS [06-7/13]... - StarsVincent PriceAlan CummingGene ShalitAn anthology series featuring various predominately British mystery stories.Available on NF as of 02/13...
- CreatorMatthew MillerStarsIoan GruffuddAlana De La GarzaJoel David MooreDr Henry Morgan, a medical examiner, works with his partner Detective Jo Martinez, to solve criminal cases. Along the way, he tries to uncover the mystery to his 200-year-old immortality.Quincy/Bones meets McCallum, meets Sleepy Hollow, meets Elementary, meets Strange, meets Castle, meets Finder, meets Highlander? It's intriguing, if not riveting, and quite sad that it only lasted a season...
Particularly recommended for those that like their mystery with a little something different!
1 season and 22 episodes...
Available on Amzn [as of 01/20]... - CreatorJ.H. WymanStarsMark ValleySienna MillerJulian Rhind-TuttWisecracking New York City cop Detective Eddie Arlette (Mark Valley), who has no respect for authority, is himself a fish out of water when he is assigned to a police precinct in the U.K.Funny and irreverent crime-heavy mystery...
2003's answer to 1980's 'Hart of the Yard/Nobody's Perfect (1980)'...
One season and 13 episodes...
Available on Amzn [as of 01/20]; - CreatorAndrew W. MarloweStarsNathan FillionStana KaticSusan SullivanWhen a psychopath commits murders based on novelist Castle's books, Detective Beckett seeks his help to solve the case. He decides to work with her and uses his experiences as research for his novels.I much preferred the episodic murder solving over the more dramatic, longer running narratives, but it's all good!!!
Highly recommended for NF & SK fans, and for their on-screen chemistry!
Eight seasons and 173 episodes...
Available on MyOutdoorTV/Amzn [as of 01/20]; - CreatorCarol HayMichelle RicciCal CoonsStarsLauren Lee SmithChantel RileyRebecca LiddiardThe series follows Frankie Drake, a female private detective operating in Toronto in the 1920s.A loose spin-off based on 'Murdoch Mysteries (2008)'...
A very light and fun cross between 'The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008)', 'Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (2012)', and [thanks to Rebecca Liddiard], a little 'Houdini and Doyle (2016)' as well...
Consider watching the pilot first ['Frankie Drake Mysteries: A Cold Case (2017)'], if you can find it...
Four seasons, 41 episodes...
Before this is over would it be possible to get a "Houdini & Doyle" crossover here...?
Available on PBS/Amzn [as of 01/20]; - StarsTom DavisLiam HouricanLuke KempnerEach week D.I. Sleet is partnered by a celebrity guest as they investigate a murder in the titular town, which is in turn seemingly peopled entirely by 'celebrities'.This is a fun take on the mystery-reality cross-over...!
Maybe harder to find... - CreatorHart HansonStarsEmily DeschanelDavid BoreanazMichaela ConlinF.B.I. Special Agent Seeley Booth teams up with the Jeffersonian's top anthropologist, Dr. Temperance Brennan, to investigate cases where all that's left of the victims are their bones.Long running narrative with quite a few gems mixed in; give it a shot, if you haven't already! If you love it, you can binge on it for a looong time!
And if you're a crossover fan, then there's a pair of 'Sleepy Hollow' episodes ['Bones' S11E5 and 'Sleepy Hollow' S3E5], and a 'Finder' ['Bones' S6E19] episode for your viewing pleasure...
12 seasons and 245 episodes...
Available on Amzn [as of 01/20]... - StarsKenneth BranaghRichard McCabeJeany SparkUnable to unsee the dark crimes he's tasked to investigate, Wallander's job comes at a cost to his family and relationships.Four series and 12 episodes...
Available on BrtBx/Amzn [as of 01/20]; available on NF [as of 02/13]... - StarsJohn ThawKevin WhatelyJames GroutChief Inspector Morse has an ear for Western classical music, a taste for beer, and a nose for crime. He and Detective Sergeant Robert Lewis solve intriguing cases in and around the Oxford area.The original, with no less than 'two' spin-offs: Inspector Lewis (2006) & Endeavour (2012)
Eight series and 33 episodes...
Available on BrtBx/Amzn [as of 01/20]; available on NF [as of 02/13]... - CreatorAbi MorganStarsStellan SkarsgårdNicola WalkerAdeel AkhtarJohn River is a brilliant police inspector whose genius lies side-by-side with the fragility of his mind. He is a man haunted by the murder victims whose cases he must lay to rest.If interested in similar narratives, consider: 'Pushing Daisies' [TV, 2007-09], 'Raines' [TV, 2007], 'Balthazar' [TV, 2018-23], and 'Talking to the Dead' [TV, 2013]...
One Series and six episodes... - CreatorJohn HawkesworthStarsJeremy BrettDavid BurkeRosalie WilliamsSherlock Holmes and Dr Watson solve the mysteries of copper beeches, a Greek interpreter, the Norwood builder, a resident patient, the red-headed league, and one final problem.
- CreatorHenning MankellStarsKrister HenrikssonFredrik GunnarssonMats BergmanA Swedish cop in a small town by the Baltic coast.Available on NF [as of 02/13]...original series, not British, but recommended!
- CreatorHoward OvermanStarsStephen ManganDarren BoydLisa JacksonHolistic detective Gently relies on the universe to unravel mysteries based on the 'interconnectedness of all things'.Quirky and fun, and unfortunately too few!
One series and four episodes...
Available on BrtBx/Amzn [as of 01/20]; once available on Amzn, via Acorn [as of 01/16]... - CreatorNick CollinsStarsCaroline CatzLisa FaulknerJeremy SheffieldThe series focused on various murders in the fictional suburban English town of Middleford. The crimes are solved by two female police detectives, Inspector Kate Ashurst and Sergeant Emma Scribbins, aka "Ash and Scribbs".Great leads with chemistry, but short lived...
Two series and 12 episodes...
Available on Acrn/Amzn [as of 01/20]; available on NF [as of 02/13]... - StarsDavid JasonBruce AlexanderJohn LyonsDI Jack Frost is an unconventional policeman with sympathy for the underdog and an instinct for moral justice. Sloppy, disorganized, and disrespectful, he attracts trouble like a magnet.Available on NF [as of 02/13]...
- StarsRufus SewellCaterina MurinoStanley TownsendDetective Aurelio Zen brings justice to modern-day Italy.One series and three episodes...
Available on BrtBx/Amzn [as of 01/20]; available on NF [as of 02/13]... - StarsConleth HillPauline McLynnDemi Isaac OviaweFollows PJ Collins, a gentle mountain of a man, who hides from people and fills his days with comfort food and half-hearted police work.
- CreatorJohn BowenDavid CookStarsPatricia RoutledgeDominic MonaghanDerek BenfieldHetty wakes on her 60th birthday and decides to become a private investigator. With assistance from a teenager called Geoffrey and her husband Robert, combined with her own common sense, Hetty is confident she can solve any case.Also recommended for PR and 'Keeping Up Appearances' fans...
Four series and 27 episodes...
Available on BrtBx/Amzn [as of 01/20]; available on NF [as of 02/13]... - StarsHarriet WalterEdward PetherbridgeRichard MorantA gentleman sleuth solves mysteries and falls in love with a detective novelist.Available on NF [as of 02/13]...
- CreatorClélia ConstantineClothilde JaminStarsTomer SisleyYannig SamotPhilypa PhoenixFacing a series of complex murder cases, new police commander Hélène Bach must learn to work with the brilliant yet exasperating Raphaël, who can make the dead speak like no-one else.If interested in similar narratives, consider: 'Pushing Daisies' [TV, 2007-09], 'Raines' [TV, 2007], 'River' [TV, 2015], and 'Talking to the Dead' [TV, 2013]...
Four series and 34 episodes... - CreatorHans JörnlindAron LevanderStarsRobert GustafssonLouise PeterhoffIa LanghammerDetective Peter Wendel returns after a long sick leave to form a team to reopen cold cases; the team find clues that an innocent man has been convicted of murder.On the surface this is loosely a Swedish take [different narratives inspired by actual events] on the New Tricks (2003) series...
Two series and 13 episodes...
Available on Acrn [as of 12/22]... - CreatorAndrew PayneStarsRichard GriffithsMaggie SteedMalcolm SinclairDI Crabbe retires from the police force after being shot and sets up his own restaurant. However, his ex-boss, Assistant Chief Constable Fisher constantly calls Crabbe back on duty.Highly recommended if you like your good food and good mystery together!
Five series and 40 episodes...
Once available at Acrn/Amzn [prior to 05/16] ; may once again be available at Acrn/Amzn [as of 01/20]... - StarsCatherine RussellBarbara FlynnSusan FleetwoodElly and Dee team up to form a detective agency.
- StarsRobert CarlyleRalph RiachBrian PettiferHamish Macbeth is a police constable in the small Scottish town of Lochdubh, who occasionally bends the rules when it suits him or when it can help some of his fellow eccentric townsfolk.Great series that's more drama and a wee bit light on mystery as it goes on, but still highly recommended!
3 series and 20 episodes...
Available on NF [as of 02/13]... - StarsLuca ZingarettiPeppino MazzottaAngelo RussoCommissioner Montalbano works in Vigata, Montelusa province with Deputy Commissioner Augello and Inspector Fazio, in each episode Montalbano solves complicated cases with his characteristic cunning in a rural Sicily ruled by the mafia.
- CreatorRobert DohertyStarsJonny Lee MillerLucy LiuAidan QuinnA crime-solving duo that cracks the NYPD's most impossible cases. Following his fall from grace in London, eccentric Sherlock escapes to New York where his father forces him to live with his worst nightmare - a sober companion, Dr. Watson.7 seasons and 154 episodes, and [no longer] counting; announced that it wouldn't continue...
Available on Acrn/Amzn [as of 01/20]... - CreatorJohn MortonStarsMichael SmileyKerr LoganEileen O'HigginsSet in 1880s Ireland in the Victorian-era heyday of 'postmortem photography,' the six-episode period drama follows a renowned memorial photographer who is drawn into a series of apparent murders that appear to be linked to his work.
- StarsHelen BaxendaleAnnette CrosbieStruan RodgerCordelia Gray is the reluctant owner of a ramshackle investigation agency following the suicide of her boss. Watching over her as she hunts down clues in the murky and sinister world of crime, is her straight-laced and intuitive office assistant Edith Sparshott.Available on NF [as of 02/13]...
- CreatorRichard WarlowStarsMatthew MacfadyenAdam RothenbergMyAnna BuringThe streets of Whitechapel are the haunt of Detective Inspector Edmund Reid and his team of officers, who aim to maintain law and order in a place once terrorized by Jack the Ripper.Available on NF [as of 03/13]...this one's a lot of fun; although, series two focuses more on dramatic narrative than mystery, still recommended!
- CreatorRene BalcerMalina DetchevaFranck OllivierStarsJean RenoJill HennessyTom AustenJoachim Jo Saint-Clair is a veteran detective in Paris elite Criminal Brigade tackling the city's most challenging murder cases.
- CreatorPeter FlanneryStarsMartin ShawLee InglebySimon HubbardWith the help of DS John Bacchus, Inspector George Gently spends his days bringing to justice members of the criminal underworld who are unfortunate enough to have the intrepid investigator assigned to their cases.Available on NF [as of 02/13]...
I prefer the early episodes [particularly the 1st season/series] over the newer... - CreatorRichard LevinsonWilliam LinkStarsJim HuttonDavid WayneTom ReeseThe son of a police detective solves baffling crimes.1 season and 23 episodes...
- StarsKenan ImirzaliogluCansu DereYigit ÖzsenerBetrayed by his trusted friends and the woman he loved, Ömer Uçar returns as Ezel to exact his vengeance.
- CreatorKrister JohnsonStarsWill ArnettHaneefah WoodLilan BowdenEccentric detective Terry Seattle teams up with clueless celebrity guest stars to investigate a series of murders in this improvisational crime comedy.
- CreatorDean HargroveJoel SteigerStarsTom BosleyTracy NelsonMary WickesAn amiable, inquisitive Chicago priest moonlights as a detective and is assisted by a rather worldly, lock-picking nun.
- CreatorØystein KarlsenJulie WassmerStarsHoward CharlesFrances BarberIsobelle MolloyLocal restaurant owner Pearl Nolan sets up a local detective agency after undergoing police training in an earlier career. She is soon embroiled in her first case when she discovers the body of her close friend Vinnie.
- CreatorHunt BaldwinJohn CovenyStarsRobert TaylorKatee SackhoffLou Diamond PhillipsWalt Longmire is the dedicated and unflappable sheriff of Absaroka County, Wyoming. Widowed only a year, he is a man in psychic repair but buries his pain behind his brave face, unassuming grin and dry wit.
- CreatorPaul SmithStarsDawn FrenchPaul Mark ElliottSoo DrouetDawn French stars in this dark and twisted comedy series, in which she plays a different character embroiled in murder, in each hilarious episode.
- StarsJohn MalkovichEamon FarrenMichael ShaefferIn 1933, retired detective Hercule Poirot is targeted by a taunting killer who sends letters signed "ABC", which Poirot must decode in order to discover the identity of the murderer.Debuts February 1st, 2019...
Can't wait! - CreatorDavid SchicklerJonathan TropperStarsAntony StarrIvana MilicevicUlrich ThomsenAn ex-con assumes the identity of a murdered sheriff in the small town of Banshee, Pennsylvania, where he has some unfinished business.