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The Sinner

2017–2021 · 4 seasons · USA Network

New and upcoming (2026 and later)

Out this year, or not out yet.

Detective Hole

2026 · 1 season · Netflix
NetflixNetflix Standard with Ads
The WitnessThe WitnessScarpettaScarpettaHIS & HERSHIS & HERS56 Days56 DaysLand of SinLand of SinCape FearCape FearR.J. DeckerR.J. Decker

The last five years (2021 to 2025)

Current, and all of it watchable now.

The Crow Girl

2025–2026 · 2 seasons · Paramount+
murder
PhiloAMC Plus Apple TV Channel AMC+ Amazon Channel
The ResponderThe ResponderHappy FaceHappy FaceCrossCrossThe Chestnut ManThe Chestnut ManThe Longest NightThe Longest NightCruel SummerCruel SummerMurder in a Small TownMurder in a Small Town

Five to fifteen years back (2011 to 2020)

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

Darkness: Those Who Kill

2019–2024 · 4 seasons · Viaplay
Amazon Prime VideoYouTube TVAcorn TV
The AlienistThe AlienistThe MissingThe MissingWistingWistingSomewhere BetweenSomewhere BetweenRatchedRatchedYoung WallanderYoung WallanderThe Crimson RiversThe Crimson Rivers

Older than fifteen years (before 2011)

The back catalogue, where the closest match often is.

Wallander

2008–2016 · 4 seasons · BBC One
murder investigation
Peacock PremiumBritbox Apple TV Channel Hoopla
Harper's IslandHarper's IslandBored to DeathBored to DeathDamagesDamagesHuman TraffickingHuman TraffickingThe Dresden FilesThe Dresden FilesMillenniumMillenniumWhitechapelWhitechapel

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