Detective TV shows are almost as old as the crime genre itself, and there is no shortage of them to recommend. Here's how we rank the genre's 15 best shows.

Mystery, as a genre, has always dominated British literature. From legendary mystery novelists like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, and Josephine Tey to modern authors like John Le Carréand ...

2025 has been the year of mystery, for sure. With the upcoming arrival of Wake Up Dead Man, and the success of mysteries like ...

There’s something about watching Detective Inspectors and Chief Constables go about their jobs that’s simultaneously engrossing and comforting. The combination of the bowler hats, the checked cravats ...

Ludwig is a BBC detective dramedy series starring David Mitchell and Anna Maxwell Martin, which premiered on BBC One and BBC ...

OMG, you guys. I think I’ve seen Baby Reindeer three times already, and it’s only been out for like a year. That’s how obsessed I am with it. The story is a masterclass on subverting expectations. It ...

Line of Duty has been hailed as 'The Best British Crime Drama Series' by Variety, with fans calling the BBC show a '10/10 ...

Fans of crime dramas say TV watchers will be hard-pressed to find a better example of the genre than one BBC series. Now, entertainment publication Variety has added to the series' kudos by hailing ...