British television has a long and illustrious history of greatcrime shows.
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The first season revolves around the death of an 11-year-old boy, focusing on the childs family.
The second season continues this storyline while also dealing with a case from the past.
Broadchurchpremiered in 2013 to positive reviews, with critics praising the performances, writing, and cinematography.
This potent combination has helpedPrime Suspectcement its status as one of the greatest British TV shows of all time.
Set in the fictional English county of Midsomer, the show follows various murder investigations in the English countryside.
One of Britains longest-running TV shows,Midsomer Murdershas aired 24 seasons and counting since its premiere in 1997.
Faulkner and Catz share excellent chemistry, which forms the backbone of the series.
A second season, less well-received, was released in 2005, after which the show was canceled.
Father Brown (2013 - Present)
IMDb: 7.8/10
Loosely based onG.
K. Chestertons eponymous fictional sleuth,Father Brownis a period detective series starringMark Williamsas the titular crime-solving priest.
Father Brownpremiered on BBC One in January 2013, receiving largely favorable reviews.
An ongoing series, the show premiered its12th seasonin January 2025.
The show follows the teams investigations into seemingly corrupt officers, with each season presenting a new story.
The series starsMartin Compston,Vicky McClure,Adrian Dunbar,Lennie James, and more.
The show was subsequently moved to BBC One, starting with the fourth season.
Three Girlsoriginally aired on BBC One in May 2017, with strong viewership numbers for its initial broadcast.
It also received positive reviews from critics.
A follow-up documentary,The Betrayed Girls, was released in July 2017.
