Crime shows are a dime a dozen nowadays.

Some of the best ones of late includeWill Trent,High Potential, andFound.

A few really great crime shows of the 21st century flew under the radar.

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They didnt get the attention they deserved, and some of them were canceled far too soon.

The series, which also starsRegina King,C.

But the series quietly aired on BBC One for three seasons and had fans who did watch gripped.

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With an all-British cast,Happy Valleyhas a98% Rotten Tomatoes critics score.

The Districtwas actually inspired by the real-life story ofJack MapleandWilliam Bratton, who worked together to reorganize the NYPD.

During an East German experiment in 1987, a parallel Earth was created.

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A cold war also began when the Prime world suspected the Alpha world of releasing the illness.

Counterpartis slightly confusing at times, but deeply gripping and intelligent.

Hes suffering from a degenerative brain disease, however, so many chalk up his concerns as paranoia.

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Despite this, he is desperate to warn society before the ticking clock of his life runs out.

Given its timely subject matter, however,neXtis worth a second look.

Also starringLou Diamond PhillipsandBellamy Young,Prodigal Sonhad so much promise but was sorely underrated.

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But many have forgotten about the British series, despite the gripping plot and meaningful storyline.

Riz Ahmedstars as Nasir Naz Khan, a college student who is accused of murder.

The series also starsJohn Turturro, Bill Camp, andBen Shenkman.

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Earning high scores for the story, acting, and tension,The Night Ofwasnt underrated when it aired.

NEXT:The Best Crime Shows of the 21st Century (So Far), Ranked

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Martin and Malcolm stand together in a scene from &lsquo;Prodigal Son.'

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