Crimeprocedurals are prolific in the modernTVlandscape.
But, quantity certainly doesn’t equal quality.
Thankfully, there’s more out there to enjoy.
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Some shows have managed to fly under the radar, like the American remake of Danish seriesThe Killing.
TV in the UK often prioritizes quality over quantity, as demonstrated byLuther.
The show’s five seasons only have 20 episodes collectively.
Despite being light on episodes,Luthergives audiences plenty of bang for their buck.
Things become more difficult when Tom’s 16-year-old daughter, Jenny (Amy James-Kelly),goes missing.
Michael C. Hall grounds the series with an empathetic every-man performance (and an excellent British accent).
At times,Safeveers into soap opera territory, but the series is better for it.
In the late 1890s, New York City is plagued by a rash of murders.
Kreizler is a criminal psychologist, or as they were known at the time, an alienist.
Despite the historical touches, the main characters and crimes featured inThe Alienistare entirely fictional.
Although he scrambles from the apartment, he is ultimately accused of the crime and must face trial.
Based on the first season of the British seriesCriminal Justice,The Night Ofis more relevant than ever.
While attending his son’s soccer game, Adam is approached by a stranger (Hannah John-Kamen).
The stranger confronts Adam with shocking accusations regarding his wife and the paternity of his children and quickly disappears.
But, before she can, she goes missing.
The school board immediately accuses class clown Dylan Maxwell (Jimmy Tatro) of the crime.
As a result, Dylan is expelled.
A crime procedural gets the mockumentary treatment withAmerican Vandal.
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The series has an extra layer for lovers of crime investigation documentaries and procedurals.
This is one of the many reasons thatThe Killingstood out among other crime dramas of its time.
Another outlier was the show’s protagonist.
Somehow, Terry has an equally iron-clad alibi for the time of the crime.
Although the storytelling stands on its own,The Outsideris massively bolstered by its exceptional cast.
The slow burn of the series pairs perfectly with the ominous mood and sparse, violent accents.
Although the storytelling stands on its own,The Outsideris massively bolstered by its exceptional cast.
In addition to Bateman and Mendelsohn, the series also starsCynthia Erivo,Bill CampandPaddy Considine.
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