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Ripper Street

2012–2016 · 5 seasons · BBC One

New and upcoming (2026 and later)

Out this year, or not out yet.

Detective Hole

2026 · 1 season · Netflix
NetflixNetflix Standard with Ads
NCIS: New YorkNCIS: New YorkSpider-NoirSpider-NoirHIS & HERSHIS & HERSNocturneNocturneScarpettaScarpettaR.J. DeckerR.J. DeckerLegendsLegends

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
The IrregularsThe IrregularsThrough the DarknessThrough the DarknessThe ResponderThe ResponderParis Police 1900Paris Police 1900Down Cemetery RoadDown Cemetery RoadBangkok BreakingBangkok BreakingAdamasAdamas

Five to fifteen years back (2011 to 2020)

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

New Blood

2016 · 1 season · BBC One
london, england
Amazon Prime VideoBritbox Apple TV Channel Hoopla
Miss ScarletMiss ScarletVienna BloodVienna BloodThe FallThe FallNo OffenceNo OffenceDCI BanksDCI BanksGrantchesterGrantchesterThe AlienistThe Alienist

Older than fifteen years (before 2011)

The back catalogue, where the closest match often is.

Whitechapel

2009–2013 · 4 seasons · ITV1
jack the ripper
Amazon Prime VideoHuluPeacock Premium
SherlockSherlockJack the RipperJack the RipperLife on MarsLife on MarsBeckBeckInspector MorseInspector MorseWallanderWallanderHuman TraffickingHuman Trafficking

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