1Broadchurch
When an 11-year-old boy’s body is found on a beach, his death turns into a media frenzy. The situation worsens when an out-of-town detective named Alec Hardy (David Tennant) is asked to lead the investigation. Detective Ellie Miller (Olivia Colman)—a local officer who’s connected to the victim—thinks she should lead the case. While Miller and Hardy battle it out, the town becomes increasingly drawn to the case. Eventually, a suspect is charged with the murder, but their trial presents more questions than answers.
2Baby Reindeer
Baby Reindeer is based on a true story. (Which caused all sorts of issues, which you can read about here.) The series stars Richard Gadd as Donny—an aspiring comedian who bartends on the side. His life changes when he meets Martha, a peculiar customer who begins to stalk him.
3Peaky Blinders
The year is 1919. World War I has ended and Britain is in a state of disarray. The economy is shot, morale is low, and gangs rule the streets. To make matters worse, a particularly ruthless group named Peaky Blinders—and their leader, Thomas Shelby (Cillian Murphy)—is rising the ranks thanks to their leader. Before he chose a life of crime, Thomas was a war hero. In other words, he knows a thing or two about fighting. When presented with another career change, Tommy jumps at the opportunity. But first, he has to get past Chester Campbell—an investigator hell-bent on taking him down.
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4Killing Eve
BBC’s Killing Eve is my favorite show on this list, but don’t just take my word for it. Check it out and see for yourself. The great Sandra Oh stars as Eve, a cunning spy who crosses paths with Villanelle, a slippery assassin. Eve makes it her mission to catch Villanelle—who is behind a string of murders—but the job proves trickier than she imagined, especially when Eve catches feelings instead.
5Sherlock
Sherlock is yet another adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic Sherlock Holmes series. This stellar take stars Benedict Cumberbatch as the iconic detective. One day, he crosses paths with Dr. John Watson, a war veteran from Afghanistan. They become fast friends, then roommates. Guess what happens next? A mystery pops up—and these two are the only ones who have the brains to solve it.
6The Fall
In The Fall, Gillian Anderson stars as a police officer from London who’s hired to catch a serial killer in Belfast. From there, we follow a thrilling game of cat and mouse between two sly opponents. Anderson’s Detective Stella Gibson is cold and calculating, but her methods are no match for Paul Spector, a doting husband and father who moonlights as a grizzly murderer. His greatest skill? Hiding in plain sight.
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7Criminal Record
When a young woman is brutally murdered, two detectives race to solve the mystery. June Lenker (Cush Jumbo) is a rookie who latches onto the case after connecting it with a previous murder. However, her efforts are squashed by Daniel Hegarty (Peter Capaldi), a seasoned officer who’s assigned to the investigation—but cares more about protecting his reputation.
8Happy Valley
Happy Valley stars Sarah Lancashire as Officer Catherine Cawood, a sergeant working in a drug-ridden neighborhood. Her daughter, Becky, tragically died after giving birth, and she believes a local dealer named Tommy Lee Royce is responsible. When Tommy is released from prison, Catherine tracks him down and learns that his criminal days are far from over.
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