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Inspector Morse

1987–1993 · 7 seasons · ITV1

New and upcoming (2026 and later)

Out this year, or not out yet.

Spider-Noir

2026 · 1 season · MGM+
detective
Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsAmazon Prime Video with Ads
NCIS: New YorkNCIS: New YorkDetective HoleDetective HoleNocturneNocturneHIS & HERSHIS & HERSR.J. DeckerR.J. DeckerScarpettaScarpettaCIACIA

The last five years (2021 to 2025)

Current, and all of it watchable now.

Dalgliesh

2021–2024 · 3 seasons · 5
police detective
HooplaYouTube TVAcorn TV
MouseMouseThe Long ShadowThe Long ShadowThrough the DarknessThrough the DarknessThe ThawThe ThawDept. QDept. QInspector KooInspector KooThe Chemistry of DeathThe Chemistry of Death

Five to fifteen years back (2011 to 2020)

Recent enough that everyone can still find it, old enough to be finished.

The Bridge

2011–2018 · 4 seasons · SVT1
detective
MZ Choice Amazon ChannelMhz ChoicePlex
GrantchesterGrantchesterNo OffenceNo OffenceAppropriate AdultAppropriate AdultDCI BanksDCI BanksRipper StreetRipper StreetSecrets and LiesSecrets and LiesNew BloodNew Blood

Older than fifteen years (before 2011)

The back catalogue, where the closest match often is.

Sherlock

2010–2017 · 4 seasons · BBC One
detectivemurder
HuluPhiloAMC Plus Apple TV Channel
Waking the DeadWaking the DeadBeckBeckWire in the BloodWire in the BloodLutherLutherThe F.B.I.The F.B.I.Jack the RipperJack the RipperLife on MarsLife on Mars

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