Detective tv series list

Murder mysteries are one of the most popular formats for TV shows.

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Why? They're engaging, they pose a lot of intriguing questions, and they're a great catalyst for drama!

You have the genius detective—who's usually battling his own demons in the subplot—and the funny sidekick. There's the countdown to solve a case before something else bad happens.

Not to mention the puzzling clues that have us guessing along with them.

These detective tropes and murder mystery beats appear again and again, yet somehow we're gripped and sitting on the edges of our seats every time—as long as these classic elements are spun in new and inventive ways that feel fresh.

Here are our picks for the best modern detective TV shows with their own original twists that are worth watching!

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Whitechapel (2009)

British viewers simply can't get enough of BBC crime dramas—nor can they get eno

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