If you love a show that's gripping, gritty, and full of suspense, these are the essential British crime dramas to add to your must-watch list.

James is widely regarded as one of the UK’s most successful crime franchises, with several titles reaching the Sunday Times ...

There are some stellar British crime thrillers to binge on Netflix these days. A few were released under the radar, but have since gone on to garner plenty of praise from critics and audiences alike.

There's just something about the way British shows depict their hard-nosed police officers, their small, clever private investigators, and all the baggage that comes with them. Make no mistake, though ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. I am addicted to British crime drama. When the world is too much with me, I lock into the genre I know will not ...

From the tropical escape of Death in Paradise to the classic Midsomer Murders, these British mystery series are the ...

Good British crime shows impress audiences from the very start, and great British crime shows continue to impress after many years. It's this sentiment that marks Silent Witness as one of the very ...

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