It was first broadcast on itv on 1 may 2011, and to date, ten series have aired, with the latest debuting on 12 january 2020. Sherlock, season 4 watch now the thrilling, funny, and terrifying adventures of the worlds only consulting detective, sherlock holmes, and his war veteran friend, dr. Mar 28, 2018 detective inspector roisin connor first appears in series 7, paired with the cantankerous detective superintendent mike walker, who could pick a fight with the sky just for being blue. Some i have discovered on netflix, some on pbs, and others through amazon, but in my present addiction to british style detective series i. Some i have discovered on netflix, some on pbs, and others through amazon, but in my present addiction to british style detective series i have found the women characters to be some of the most fascinating. Biggest complaints seem to be that there was a lead change in between seasons, but both female leads are great for different reasons, i would even go so far as to say that the chemistry may have improved somewhat huge lp fan here. Apr 02, 2014 looking for good detective shows on netflix and amazon. Get ready to immerse yourself in the opulent, exciting world of australias leading lady detective phryne fisher essie davis, in abc1s new part drama series miss fishers murder mysteries. The killing, which was in the front line of the new femaleled detective series, had a plot that was addictive and yet creaked with. Best tv the best pbs mystery mystery series detective series police detective bbc tv shows midsomer murders tv detectives. Jun 27, 2017 addictive mystery series that will pull you in from book one and never let go. Dec 19, 2017 best detective shows list of tv series about detectives. Hbo is available through the hbo now streaming app, tv package, or an existing digital subscription. Set in 1920s toronto, the series follows the adventures of frankie drake lauren lee smith and her partner trudy clarke chantel riley at drake private detectives, the citys only allfemale detective agency, as they find themselves fighting crime in the age of flyboys, gangsters, rumrunners, and speakeasies.
The series ran from 2010 to 2012, and there are a total of nine independent stores or episodes that run about an hour each. Period mystery miss scarlet and the duke coming to pbs. The 30 best crime drama and thriller shows on acorn tv. Period mystery miss scarlet and the duke coming to pbs next. A classic crimesolving drama in modern garb, the prime original series leans heavily on its title character, lapd investigator harry bosch, played with quiet ferocity by titus welliver. Bbc detective drama series the tunnel is set against the backdrop of europe in crisisand mini spoiler a body is found split in half on the border between the u. This list of the best british detective series is ranked by british tv fans just like you. Set in 1920s toronto, frankie drake is a great series for anyone who loved miss fishers murder mysteries. Look no further, here is our list of the 30 best mystery shows on netflix and amazon. Not only it is one of the earliest iterations of the mystery and detective novel.
Blue murder the investigations are exciting, and usually involve some kind of clever twist, but its nice to see how janine juggles her personal responsibilities as a single mother, handling issues with her children and her estranged husband, exploring romantic possibilities, and just trying to keep everything together. As the original cast has slowly been replaced, my interest has begun to wane, but acting, writing and production remain first rate as of 0516 12 series and 107 episodes. I hope in the eleventh series they will get together. Here, she stars as eliza scarlet, the firstever female detective in 19th century london. Set in toronto in the 1920s, a time when women could not become official police officers, the citys only all female private detective agency takes on the cases the police dont dare touch.
Stubborn and determined detective valeria ferro endeavors to solve the challenging puzzle behind crimes motivated by jealousy, vendettas and repressed anger to seek the truth and justice. The second series of miss fishers murder mysteries returns to abc tv in. Akriti khatri indias youngest female detective, owner of venus detective, honoured by discovery and many renowned telegraphs. List of best detective shows list series about detectives. Detective duo dci cassie stuart and di sunil sunny khan are determined and, for the most part, demonfree. Left penniless after the death of her father downton abbeys kevin doyle, fearless and independent eliza is determined to take over his detective agency. Set in 1920s toronto, the series follows the adventures of frankie drake lauren lee smith and her partner trudy clarke chantel riley at drake private detectives. Dec 06, 2019 here, she stars as eliza scarlet, the firstever female detective in 19th century london. But the one genre that never goes out of fashion is the crime drama. Apr 21, 2020 the series centers on a female detective named catherine cawood sarah lancashire, whose world is turned upsidedown after the man who sexually assaulted her daughter which led to the girl.
To date, eight seasons of the series have been produced and aired. All as she struggles with her own demons and the phantoms of her past that come back to life when her mother is released from jail after serving a seventeenyear prison sentence. Cherry ames is a nurse in 27 mysteries 19431968, some by helen wells and others by julie campbell tatham. This is a list of fictional female investigators from novels, short stories, radio, television, films and video games. The killing, which was in the front line of the new female led detective series, had a plot that was addictive and yet creaked with. Frankie drake is a female detective whose drake detective agency takes on the cases police dont want. The 15 best shows you saw on pbs in 2016 or wish you had. British tvs 9 most powerful female detectives crimereads. Maigret 19921993british tv series adapted from the novels by belgian author georges simenon 19031989 featuring his fictional french detective jules maigret, written between 19311972.
Set in 1920s toronto, the series follows the adventures of frankie drake lauren lee smith and her partner trudy clarke chantel riley at drake private detectives, the citys only all female detective agency, as they find themselves fighting crime in the age of flyboys, gangsters, rumrunners, and speakeasies. Suranne jones, lesley sharp, tony mooney, david prosho. Prey premieres on thursday, february 25, at 109c were sure ds reinhardt has everything under control, but it wouldnt hurt for her to take a look at a. The best british murder mystery shows to stream tv guide. If you are a detectiveshow fan and havent watched bosch yet well, what are you waiting for. Masterpiece has murder and mayhem all queued up and ready to stream with pbs passport. Angela amalfi is a food critic in a culinary mystery series by joanne pence begun in 1993. Mystery novels mystery series michael gambon detective series police detective bbc tv series cozy mysteries murder mysteries internet movies. The glorious new pbs mystery series grantchester is a revelation. The new period series miss scarlet and the duke stars kate phillips as eliza scarlet, victorian londons first female detective.
Six british mystery shows youll want to binge on this. Jill scott stars as a young woman from botswana who fulfills a lifelong dream by opening her countrys first femaleowned detective agency, in this series based on the bestselling novels by alexander mccall smith. Masterpiece british mystery series to watch right now. With such a large variety of films, its no mystery that shop pbs has something for everyone. French detective julien baptiste returns in april 2020. Frankie drake mysteries full episodes programs pbs socal. Frankie drake mysteries follows torontos only female private detective in the 1920s as she takes on the cases the police dont want or cant handle.
Along with her partner trudy, frankie and the drake detective agency take on cases of all shapes and sizes. The bbc turns a familiar mystery into an enraging feminist indictment. Vera is a british crime drama series based on novels of the same name, written by crime writer ann cleeves. Browse the selection of mystery shows on dvd that are sure to leave you on the edge of your seat.
Set in 1920s toronto, the series follows the adventures of frankie drake lauren. Along with her trusty partner trudy, they get into all manner of trouble. Riley at drake private detectives, the citys only allfemale detective agency. The chemistry is especially strong between her and her associate who is in love with her. Best british detective shows and tv series, ranked by fans. Theres a new female detective heading to bbc america, with preys detective sergeant. Detective inspector roisin connor first appears in series 7, paired with the cantankerous detective superintendent mike walker, who could pick a. The series stars brenda blethyn as the principal character, detective chief inspector vera stanhope. A grouchy but cultured police detective and his easy going partner investigate crimes around the british community of oxford.
Fun mystery crime show with a crew of handpicked detectives forming a special mystery solving cold case unit. Masterpiece british mystery series to watch right now pbs. There is a wide range of subject matter, and the range is from gritty to humorous, but the entertainment value is always top notch. Dec 04, 2019 the new period series miss scarlet and the duke stars kate phillips as eliza scarlet, victorian londons first female detective. There are a select few detective series that have women running the entire show.
It seems like every few months britain is putting out the newest, most buzzed about detective show on television. Fans have very strong opinions about their favorite shows. Interestingly detective farros moral compass works perfectly fine when it comes to others. Stuart martin familiar to pbs fans as silas sharrow on jamestown plays her partner the duke. Head to the episodes page for videos, images and synopses from all 7 episodes of the no. The bbc turns a familiar mystery into an enraging feminist indictment the fivepart series based on the wilkie collins novel premieres sunday, oct. Theres a new female detective heading to bbc america, with preys detective sergeant susan reinhardt rosie cavaliero investigating one of her own. From stories of inspiring female sleuths to hardboiled detective novels, these are the. The primary characters are detective inspector di jack armstrong, and a female detective inspector di, which changes characters and actresses in each series. Jan 30, 2020 some i have discovered on netflix, some on pbs, and others through amazon, but in my present addiction to british style detective series i have found the women characters to be some of the most fascinating. The first episode of thou shalt not kill is set to have its broadcast debut on pbs stations tomorrow, thursday, october 3. There have been numerous incarnations of maigret on tv around the world.
A light and humorous twoseason series that is great fun to watch. Deborah knott is a judge and daughter of a north carolina bootlegger in a series of books by american crime novelist margaret maron debuted 1992. Abigail adams, future first lady, detects in 1770s massachusetts in a series by. Check your local listings or contact your pbs station for actual air dates and times. Phryne pronounced frynee is a glamorous and thoroughly modern woman of. The new series comes to arizona pbs on april 12 and airs every sunday at 9 p. Best detective shows list of tv series about detectives. The murder sets off a series of revelations that unearths deep secrets, and this layered.
Frankie drake mysteries comes to arizona pbs airs on thursdays, starting april 9 at 8 p. As gillian anderson returns in the role of detective superintendent stella gibson in season 2 of the crime drama the fall, we take a look at other female. Jul 20, 2017 still life a three pines mystery english movie. Looking for good detective shows on netflix and amazon. Nicola walker and sanjeev bhaskar are back as cold case cops dci cassie stewart and di sunny khan but series three of itvs unforgotten has plenty of new faces in the cast as four childhood. One of the missings bestloved characters returns in baptiste, a spinoff series with tcheky karyo reviving his role as french detective julien baptiste. The murder sets off a series of revelations that unearths deep secrets, and this layered approach gives the show more than enough plot points for viewers to enjoy. Discover how you can enjoy hbo s original series, hit movies, documentaries and more. One year, were into scifi, the next westerns, the next buddy comedies. An allfemale detective agency is on the case in frankie. Detective constable marcus farrow john simm has been accused of murdering his wife.
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