Best crime series of all time - Page 5

In the following page, you will see a ranking of the best crime series of all time. We have gathered the ratings of Imdb, Metacritic, Filmaffinity and crafted our own algorithm and generated the following ratings.

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81. The Sinner (2017)

The Sinner: a slow-burn psychological crime anthology that reveals who did it but asks why. Each season unpacks trauma, memory and motive through moody, intense character study. read more

Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

7.0 /10 7.9 /10 7.5 /10

82. Weeds (2005)

Weeds is a darkly comic drama about widowed Nancy Botwin, who starts selling marijuana to support her family. Her small scheme escalates into a dangerous criminal enterprise, blending satire, family drama and crime. read more

Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama

7.1 /10 7.9 /10 7.5 /10

83. Defending Jacob (2020)

Defending Jacob is a tense, slow-burn limited series about an assistant DA whose teen son is accused of murder. Blending courtroom drama, small-town mystery and family tragedy, it probes doubt, loyalty and justice. read more

Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

7.1 /10 7.8 /10 7.5 /10

84. Lupin (2021)

Lupin reimagines Arsène Lupin via Assane Diop, a charming master of disguise who seeks to avenge his father through clever heists, misdirection and investigations; stylish Parisian noir mixes action, twists and social themes. read more

Genres: Action, Crime, Drama

7.5 /10 7.5 /10

85. Criminal Minds (2005)

Criminal Minds (2005) follows the FBI's BAU profiling brutal offenders. Procedural cases blend with deep character arcs, tense psychological analysis, dark subject matter, a strong ensemble, and heavy emotional weight. read more

Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

6.7 /10 8.1 /10 7.4 /10

86. The Borgias (2011)

The Borgias follows Rodrigo Borgia’s ruthless rise to Pope Alexander VI and his family's brutal quest for power—bribery, murder, alliances and betrayal amid lavish Renaissance politics. read more

Genres: Crime, Drama, History

6.9 /10 7.9 /10 7.4 /10

87. The X-Files (1993)

The X-Files follows FBI agents Mulder (a believer) and Scully (a skeptic) as they probe eerie X-Files - from monster-of-the-week cases to a dark mythology of alien conspiracies, government cover-ups, and creeping suspense. read more

Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

6.1 /10 8.6 /10 7.3 /10

88. The Mentalist (2008)

The Mentalist (2008) follows Patrick Jane, an ex‑fake psychic turned CBI consultant who uses keen observation and trickery to solve crimes while pursuing Red John, the killer of his family. read more

Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

6.4 /10 8.2 /10 7.3 /10

89. White Collar (2009)

White Collar is a stylish, witty crime drama about con artist Neal Caffrey who teams with FBI agent Peter Burke to catch white-collar criminals. Smart capers, sharp banter, evolving partnership, and a polished NYC art/finance backdrop. read more

Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama

6.4 /10 8.2 /10 7.3 /10

90. Lie to Me (2009)

Lie to Me follows Dr. Cal Lightman, a deception expert who reads microexpressions to expose lies. With Dr. Gillian Foster, his team helps clients solve crimes and moral dilemmas, blending procedural puzzles, tense interrogations and emotional drama. read more

Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

6.6 /10 8.0 /10 7.3 /10

91. Jessica Jones (2015)

After a failed superhero stint, Jessica Jones is a hard-edged PI in Hell’s Kitchen, coping with PTSD while investigating a mind-control-linked disappearance. Gritty, noir, morally ambiguous. read more

Genres: Action, Crime, Drama

6.8 /10 7.9 /10 7.3 /10

92. The Chestnut Man (2021)

The Chestnut Man (2021) is a slow-burning Nordic noir: detectives Naia Thulin and Mark Hess probe a brutal playground murder tied to a missing politician’s daughter. Moody, atmospheric, procedural, and psychologically tense. read more

Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

6.9 /10 7.7 /10 7.3 /10

93. Bodies (2023)

Bodies follows four detectives across four London eras investigating the same Whitechapel murder. A genre-blending thriller that stitches clues, tones and eras into a puzzle of truth, justice and moral ambiguity. read more

Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

7.3 /10 7.3 /10

94. Psych (2006)

Psych is a lighthearted crime-comedy: Shawn Spencer, pretending to be psychic, and best friend Gus help the Santa Barbara police solve quirky cases with fast banter, pop-culture gags and heart. read more

Genres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery

5.9 /10 8.4 /10 7.2 /10

95. Forever (2014)

Henry Morgan, a 200-year-old immortal medical examiner, helps the NYPD solve murders while resurrecting in water and hunting a cure. Forever blends procedural crime, historical flashbacks, humor and emotional drama. read more

Genres: Crime, Drama, Fantasy

6.2 /10 8.2 /10 7.2 /10

96. Castle (2009)

Castle (2009) mixes comedy, crime and drama: bestselling novelist Rick Castle aids NYPD Detective Kate Beckett after a copycat killer. Procedural cases, long arcs, wit, romance and ensemble warmth. read more

Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama

6.4 /10 8.1 /10 7.2 /10

97. Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)

Law & Order: SVU (1999) is a gritty, character-driven crime drama about an NYPD squad investigating sexual offenses. Episodes blend tense police work and courtroom drama, exploring trauma, moral ambiguity and the personal toll on investigators. read more

Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

6.4 /10 8.1 /10 7.2 /10

98. Monk (2002)

Monk follows Adrian Monk, a brilliant ex-homicide detective whose wife's murder triggered severe OCD. Now a private consultant, he solves clever mysteries while confronting grief, aided by loyal friends and quirky assistants. read more

Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama

6.4 /10 8.1 /10 7.2 /10

99. Burn Notice (2007)

Burn Notice (2007): Michael Westen, a burned spy in Miami, uses special-ops tradecraft to help clients, survive and uncover who destroyed his career, aided by Fiona and Sam. read more

Genres: Action, Crime, Drama

6.3 /10 8.0 /10 7.2 /10

100. The Blacklist (2013)

The Blacklist: enigmatic crime lord Raymond "Red" Reddington surrenders to the FBI, aiding a task force and rookie profiler Elizabeth Keen. Procedural thrills mix with long-running mysteries, betrayals and big reveals. read more

Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

6.4 /10 7.9 /10 7.2 /10