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Ranking: Best mystery movies and series

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Seven: The Seven Deadly Sins, Zodiac, The Silence of the Lambs, True Detective, and Mindhunter are some of the titles. Check out the full list!
Table of Contents
  1. Content
    1. Drop – Anonymous Threat (2025)
    2. See How They Run (2022)
    3. The Night of the Witches (2023)
    4. Enola Holmes (2020)
    5. A Simple Favor (2018)
    6. A Detective Case (2020)
    7. Sherlock Holmes (2009)
    8. Basic Instinct (1992)
    9. Revenge (2022)
    10. Game Night (2018)
    11. Death Gives You Congratulations (2017)
    12. The Invitation (2015)
    13. Missing (2023)
    14. Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)
    15. Bad Times at the Hotel Royale (2018)
    16. Last Night in Soho (2021)
    17. The Guest (2014)
    18. Island of Fear (2010)
    19. Murder on the Orient Express (1974)
    20. Millennium – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
    21. Risk Therapy (2013)
    22. Seeking… (2018)
    23. The Two Faces of a Crime (1996)
    24. Lady Vengeance (2005)
    25. The End of a Crime (2005)
    26. Collateral (2004)
    27. The Fugitive (1993)
    28. Don't Tell Anyone (2006)
    29. Fear of the Truth (2007)
    30. Two Nice Guys (2016)
    31. Temporal Crimes (2007)
    32. Anatomy of a Fall (2023)
    33. Mother: The Search for Truth (2009)
    34. Between Knives and Secrets (2019)
    35. Gosford Park (2001)
    36. The Suspects (2013)
    37. Gone Girl (2014)
    38. Zodiac (2007)
    39. The Suspects (1995)
    40. Decision to Leave (2022)
    41. Fargo (1996)
    42. Rear Window (1954) 
    43. In the Heat of the Night (1967)
    44. Amnesia (2000)
    45. The Cure (1997)
    46. Memories of Murder (2003)
    47. A Body That Falls (1958)
    48. Seven – The Seven Deadly Sins (1995)
    49. Old Boy (2003)
    50. The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
  2. Series
    1. Above Suspicion (2024) 
    2. The Best Sister (2025) 
    3. Long Bright River (2025) 
    4. A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (2024–present) 
    5. The Woman in the Lake (2024)
    6. Family Evil (2022-present) 
    7. The Flight Attendant (2020-2022) 
    8. The Sinner (2017-2021) 
    9. The Ladder (2022)
    10. The Undoing (2020) 
    11. After the Party (2022-2023) 
    12. Luther (2010-2019)
    13. Defending Jacob (2020) 
    14. Blacklist (2013-2023) 
    15. The Mentalist (2008-2015)
    16. Criminal Minds (2005-present) 
    17. Dead Boy Detectives (2024) 
    18. Dead Archive (2003-2010)
    19. Lupin (2021-2023) 
    20. The Tower (2021-2024) 
    21. The Tourist (2022-2024) 
    22. Black Doves (2024)
    23. Too Close (2021) 
    24. The Americans: Spy Network (2013-2018) 
    25. Bones (2005-2017)
    26. Elementary (2012-2019) 
    27. Psych (2006-2014) 
    28. Assassination at the White House (2025) 
    29. Under the Bridge (2024) 
    30. The Outsider (2020) 
    31. Search Party (2016-2022) 
    32. How To Get Away with Murder (2014-2020) 
    33. Poker Face (2023-present) 
    34. In the Name of Heaven (2022) 
    35. Murder at the End of the World (2023)
    36. Fargo (2014–2024)
    37. The Night Of (2016) 
    38. Bodies (2023–present) 
    39. Big Little Lies (2017-2019) 
    40. Bosch (2014-2021)
    41. Broadchurch (2013-2017) 
    42. Dark (2017-2020) 
    43. Mindhunter (2017-2019) 
    44. True Detective (2014-present) 
    45. Only Murders in the Building (2021-present)
    46. Sea of ​​Easttown (2021)
    47. Sharp Objects (2018)
    48. Monk: A Different Kind of Detective (2002-2009) 
    49. Veronica Mars (2004–2019) 
    50. Twin Peaks (1990-1991) 
    51. Sherlock (2010-2017) 
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Between shocking plot twists, complex investigations, and breathtaking suspense, we've gathered here the best... mystery movies and series Ranked in descending order by each production format. Check out the full list!

Content

Drop – Anonymous Threat (2025)

Original title: Drop

83% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

in the plot, Violet (Meghann Fahy), a widowed mother, decides to go to a luxury restaurant for her first date in years with Henry (Brandon Sklenar)However, what begins as a promising night turns into terror when she receives text messages from a mysterious and anonymous figure. The criminal threatens to kill her young son unless she... Purple Follow his instructions, the final order of which is to assassinate your companion. Henry.

See How They Run (2022)

Original title: See How They Run

75% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

Set in 1950s London, the investigative film follows Inspector [Name]. Stoppard (Sam Rockwell) who is forced to team up with the rookie policewoman Stalker (Saoirse Ronan) To investigate a murder. The victim is a crucial member of a successful theatrical production being adapted for film. In this context, the duo investigates the mystery on their own, but with each clue uncovered, they ironically become part of a situation where everyone is a suspect.

The Night of the Witches (2023)

Original title: A Haunting in Venice

76% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney + e Prime Video

The world-famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot (Kenneth Branagh) de Agatha ChristieHe lives in exile in Venice after World War II. Reluctantly, he is drawn into a Halloween séance in a decaying and supposedly haunted palazzo. When one of the guests is brutally murdered, Poirot He is forced to come out of retirement to investigate the case.

Enola Holmes (2020)

91% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

In this detective film, the young woman Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown) She wakes up on her birthday and discovers that her mother has disappeared, leaving behind only enigmatic clues. Refusing to be raised by her siblings, the famous Sherlock (Henry Cavill) e Mycroft (Sam Claflin)The young woman flees to London. Using her deductive skills, she begins her own career as a detective. Her search for her mother quickly becomes intertwined with the mystery of a missing Lord, forcing her to... Enola to outwit his brothers and prove his worth.

A Simple Favor (2018)

Original title: A Simple Favor

84% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

Single mother Stephanie Smothers (Anna Kendrick) He begins an unlikely friendship with the enigmatic and elegant fashion director. Emily Nelson (Blake Lively)The friendship deepens until the day when... EmilySuddenly, he mysteriously disappears, leaving behind a "small favor" that remains unfinished. Then, Stephanie She becomes an obsessive amateur detective, using her online platform to search for answers. However, the more she investigates, the more she discovers about the secret life and multiple facets of her new friend, realizing that... Emily It was nothing like it seemed.

A Detective Case (2020)

Original title: The Kid Detective

85% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

In one of the best mystery films, Abe Applebaum (Adam Brody) He achieved national fame in childhood for his remarkable work as a child detective. Now, in his early 30s, he continues to take on trivial and irrelevant cases at his small agency, while dealing with hangovers and self-deprecation. One day, his life... Abe His life is shaken when he is hired by a client to investigate his first truly serious case: a brutal murder, giving him the chance to finally rediscover his purpose.

Sherlock Holmes (2009)

70% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max, Prime Video e Netflix

In London, the brilliant and eccentric detective Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) and his loyal partner, the Dr. Watson (Jude Law)They capture the serial killer. Lord Blackwood (Mark Strong)However, the villain mysteriously returns after his execution, threatening the entire city with occult plans. The duo must use logic and force to unravel the conspiracy and stop the criminal mastermind, in a world full of secret societies and strange technologies.

Basic Instinct (1992)

Original title: Basic Instinct

65% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube

In the city of San Francisco, the detective Nick Curran (Michael Douglas) He is tasked with investigating the brutal murder of a former rock star. The prime suspect is the seductive bestselling author. Catherine Tramell (Sharon Stone), who had detailed an identical crime in his latest book. While trying to solve the case, Nick is attracted to Catherine, entering into a dangerous game of manipulation and seduction.

Revenge (2022)

Original title: Vengeance

82% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

In this investigative film, Ben Manalowitz (BJ Novak), a journalist from New York, travels to West Texas for the funeral of Abilene (Lio Tipton)A girl he was dating. Convinced by her family that she was murdered, the reporter decides to turn the investigation into a podcast. What begins as a search for a story transforms into a real homicide case, forcing him to... Ben confronting his own ambitions and the truth about the mystery.

Game Night (2018)

Original title: Game Night

85% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

Em the night of the game, Max (Jason Bateman) e Annie (Rachel McAdams) participate in a group of couples that organizes game nights. Brooks (Kyle Chandler), who is the brother of Max, arrives and decides to organize a murder mystery themed party. However, Brooks is actually kidnapped, but the group believes it's all part of a mysterious prank. Now, the six competitive friends must solve the case to win the game, whose course becomes increasingly unexpected.

Death Gives You Congratulations (2017)

Original title: Happy Death Day

71% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube

In the plot of one of the mystery films, the university student Tree Gelbman (Jessica Rothe) She doesn't care at all about being nice to people, and doesn't seem very willing to answer her father's calls on her own birthday. At the end of the same day, however, she is brutally murdered by a masked man. It turns out she survives, or rather, travels back in time and wakes up on the same fateful day, in a kind of macabre loop that always ends with the girl's death. Reliving this day gives her the chance to investigate who her killer is.

The Invitation (2015)

Original title: The Invitation

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In one of the best mystery films, Will (Logan Marshall-Green)Still tormented by the death of his son, he accepts an invitation to dinner at his ex-wife's house. Eden (Tammy Blanchard), and her new husband, David (Michiel Huisman)Reunited with old friends, Will He feels uneasy about the strange behavior of the host couple. As the night progresses, his paranoia grows, and he suspects the invitation hides sinister intentions.

Missing (2023)

Original title: Missing

89% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

When her mother, Grace (Nia Long), disappears during a trip to Colombia with her new boyfriend, the teenager June (Storm Reid)She finds herself trapped in Los Angeles, facing international bureaucracy. Creatively using all the technological resources at her disposal, the young woman begins a desperate digital search to find her. However, her online investigation soon raises more questions than answers and leads her to uncover disturbing secrets about her own mother's life.

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022)

Original title: Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

91% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

In this investigative film, the millionaire Miles Bron (Edward Norton) invites his eccentric friends to his island to play a detective game. But a real murder is committed and things spiral out of control. Everyone is a suspect, and death can come from where you least expect it. The film also features Kate Hudson, Daniel Craig, Janelle Monáe, Dave Bautista e Hugh Grant.

Bad Times at the Hotel Royale (2018)

Original title: Bad Times at the El Royale

75% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

Seven strangers, each with a dark secret, meet at the El Royale, a dilapidated and mysterious hotel on the California-Nevada border in the 1960s. The group includes the Priest. Daniel Flynn (Jeff Bridges), the singer Darlene Sweet (Cynthia Erivo)the seller Laramie Seymour Sullivan (Jon Hamm) and the hippie Emily Summerspring (Dakota Johnson)As the night progresses, their secrets collide and the hotel reveals its own dark past, causing everyone to fight for one last chance at redemption before the arrival of a dangerous figure.

Last Night in Soho (2021)

Original title: Last Night in Soho

75% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

In one of the best mystery films, Eloise (Thomasin McKenzie)A fashion designer, an aspiring fashion designer, mysteriously travels back in time to 1960s London. There, she connects with and embodies... Sandie (Anya Taylor-Joy), a dazzling aspiring singer. Fascinated by the glamour of the era, Eloise soon discovers that life sandie It's not what it seems. The glorious past quickly disintegrates into a nightmare of violence and abuse, forcing... Eloise to unravel a dark mystery that transcends time.

The Guest (2014)

Original title: The Guest

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Play Market

the soldier David (Dan Stevens) He arrives at the Peterson family home, introducing himself as a friend of their son, who died in combat. The family welcomes him with open arms, but the daughter, Anna (Maika Monroe)distrusts the kindness of DavidWhen a series of violent and mysterious deaths begin to occur in the city, Anna realizes that David He hides dangerous military secrets, revealing that he is anything but an honored guest.

Island of Fear (2010)

Original title: Shutter Island

70% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Play Market e Prime Video

In 1954, the federal detective Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and your partner, Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo)They travel to Ashecliffe Psychiatric Hospital on Shutter Island to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a patient. Trapped on the island by a hurricane and confronted by enigmatic doctors, Teddy She delves deeper into the case, questioning the legitimacy of the place and the sanity of everyone around her, including her own, as her traumas and personal perspectives emerge.

Murder on the Orient Express (1974)

Original title: Murder on the Orient Express

89% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: AppleTV

In this version inspired by the work of Agatha Christie, Hercule Poirot (Albert Finney) He boards the luxurious Orient Express, but his journey is interrupted when the American tycoon... Ratchett (Richard Widmark) He is mysteriously murdered during the night. Trapped in the snow, Poirot He must interrogate a train car full of eccentric passengers, all with questionable alibis and hidden motives, to unravel one of the most complex and ingenious crimes of his career.

Millennium – The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

Original title: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

86% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube

The journalist Mikael Blomkvist (Daniel Craig) is hired to investigate the disappearance of Harriet Vanger, which occurred 40 years ago on an isolated island in Sweden. Alongside the hacker Lisbeth Salander (Rooney Mara), he delves into a web of dark secrets about the powerful Vanger family. As they unravel clues, the two face life-threatening dangers. 

Risk Therapy (2013)

Original title: Side Effects

82% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

In the plot, the executive Martin Taylor (Channing Tatum) He is released from prison. His return triggers severe depression in his wife. Emily (Rooney Mara), who is seeking treatment with a psychiatrist Dr. Jonathan Banks (Jude Law). Banks A new experimental antidepressant is prescribed, but the medication's side effects result in an incident. When Banks He finds himself embroiled in a scandal and must prove his innocence and uncover the truth behind what was an accident, suicide, or a well-orchestrated crime.

Seeking… (2018)

Original title: Searching

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

After the disappearance of his teenage daughter, Margot (Michelle La), the father, David Kim (John Cho)Frustrated by the lack of progress from the police, he desperately takes matters into his own hands, using the young woman's laptop to access her social media accounts, emails, and digital history. What he finds is a harrowing journey through secrets and online clues that reveal a life he didn't know existed.

The Two Faces of a Crime (1996)

Original title: Primal Fear

77% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

In this investigative film, the lawyer Martin Vail (Richard Gere)Driven by fame, he takes on the case of Aaron (Edward Norton)A young altar boy is accused of the brutal murder of an archbishop. Confronting the prosecutor Janet Venable (Laura Linney), Vail defends the thesis that Aaron He suffers from multiple personality disorder. 

Lady Vengeance (2005)

Original title: Chinjeolhan geumjassi

Popular title: Lady Vengeance

76% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

After 13 years in prison for a child murder he did not commit, Lee Geum-ja (Lee Young-ae) She is released with the reputation of an "Angel." However, behind her angelic facade, she harbors a meticulous plan of revenge against the true culprit. With the help of former cellmates, Geum-ja He carries out his revenge in several stages.

The End of a Crime (2005)

Original title: Brig

79% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

The lonely teenager Brendan Frye (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) He vows to investigate the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend. Emily (Emilie de Ravin)Using his innate detective skills, his search for the truth puts him on a collision course with the dangerous drug trafficker known as The Pin (Lukas Haas), exposing a complex conspiracy that exists within the school's corridors.

Collateral (2004)

Original title: Collateral

86% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: AppleTV

The taxi driver Max (Jamie Foxx) is working on a seemingly quiet night in Los Angeles, until he picks up a passenger Vincent (Tom Cruise), a hitman who is in town to complete a plan for a drug cartel. With that, Vincent He needs to wait for the witnesses to a crime to die, and for that, he relies on... Max To mislead the local police and the FBI. Forced to follow orders. Max He still needs to fight against the possibility of being killed, since Vincent You can use it for personal protection.

The Fugitive (1993)

Original title: The Fugitive

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: AppleTV e Youtube

The surgeon from Chicago Dr. Richard Kimble (Harrison Ford) He is unjustly convicted of the brutal murder of his wife. After escaping an accident during transport, Kimble He becomes a fugitive, determined to prove his innocence and find the real culprit. Meanwhile, the agent Samuel Gerard (Tommy Lee Jones) He relentlessly pursues him, turning the search for justice into a desperate race against time.

Don't Tell Anyone (2006)

Original title: Ne le dis à personne

Popular title: Tell No One

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

The pediatrician Alex Beck (François Cluzet) He lives tormented by the death of his wife. Margot (Marie-Josée Croze), murdered eight years ago. On the anniversary of the crime, Alex receives an anonymous email containing current images of Margot, suggesting that she may be alive. His attempt to unravel the mystery is quickly thwarted when the police reopen the case, once again considering him the prime suspect. Amid the chaos, Alex He must evade the law and decipher his wife's secret message to survive and uncover the truth.

Fear of the Truth (2007)

Original title: Gone Baby Gone

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In this investigative film, the private detective... Patrick Kenzie (Casey Affleck) and your partner Angie Gennaro (Michelle Monaghan) They are hired to locate Amanda McCready, a girl kidnapped in a violent neighborhood in Boston. Despite the skepticism of Jack Doyle (Morgan Freeman) and the police, PatrickWith his local knowledge, he delves into a web of lies and family secrets. As his search deepens, he uncovers a complex case that forces him to confront brutal moral dilemmas, risking everything he holds dear in the name of truth.

Two Nice Guys (2016)

Original title: The Nice Guys

91% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

the private detective Holland March (Ryan Gosling) is hired to find a missing girl. His path crosses with that of the brute Jackson Healy (Russell Crowe), who is also on the case. The makeshift duo discovers that the kidnapping of the young woman and the death of an adult film star are linked to a complex conspiracy involving the highest levels of government. 

Temporal Crimes (2007)

Original title: The chronocrimes

Popular title: Timecrimes

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

A man finds a laboratory in the middle of a forest. Inside, a time machine allows him to take an extraordinary journey, in which the possibility of encountering himself is the first of a series of catastrophes with unpredictable consequences. One of the best mystery films features... Karra Elejalde., candela fernandez e Bárbara Goenaga in the cast.

Anatomy of a Fall (2023)

Original title: Anatomies of a chute

Popular title: Anatomy of a Fall

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

Anatomy of a Fall accompanies Sandra (Sandra Hüller), a German writer who lives with her French husband, Samuel (Samuel Theis), and the son Daniel (Milo Machado Graner) in a secluded chalet in the Alps. Life of Sandra It collapses when Samuel He is found dead in the snow. The case is being treated as a probable homicide, and Sandra She becomes the prime suspect. The subsequent trial painfully exposes the intimacy and secrets of the couple's relationship, leaving open the central question of whether it was suicide or murder.

Mother: The Search for Truth (2009)

Original title: Madeo

Popular title: Mother

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

the movie of Bong Joon-ho It follows a widowed mother in a small South Korean town, whose unconditional devotion is dedicated to her only son. Do-joon (Won Bin), a 28-year-old man with an intellectual disability. When a teenage girl is brutally murdered and Do-joon He is accused of the crime, and his mother, convinced of his innocence and suspicious of police negligence, decides to take the investigation into her own hands. 

Between Knives and Secrets (2019)

Original title: Knives Out

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

In one of the best mystery films, the renowned mystery writer, Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer), is found dead in his mansion after his 85th birthday party. The private detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) He is mysteriously hired to investigate what the police consider a suicide. He then delves into the web of lies and deceit of the dysfunctional and ambitious Thrombey family and their caregiver. Harlan, Marta Cabrera (Ana de Armas)...discovering that, amidst so much drama and greed, everyone is a suspect in the murder.

Gosford Park (2001)

Original title: Gosford Park

87% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video e Youtube

In 1932, British high society gathered at Gosford Park mansion for a weekend of hunting with the host, Sir William McCordle (Michael Gambon)The party, however, is interrupted by a murder, turning all the guests and the large staff of servants working in the house into suspects.

The Suspects (2013)

Original title: Prisoners

81% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

In the investigative film The suspects, Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman) falls into despair after the disappearance of his six-year-old daughter and a friend of hers. As time runs out, he suspects the police aren't acting fast enough and decides to take control of the situation. Keller embarks on a desperate and dark search, confronting the young detective Loki (Jake Gyllenhaal) and crossing the fine line between justice and revenge in a race to find the children.

Gone Girl (2014)

Original title: Gone Girl

88% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

On your wedding anniversary, Amy Dunne (Rosamund Pike) mysteriously disappears, leaving behind a scene that initially seems like the end of a perfect marriage. As the investigation progresses, Nick (Ben Affleck), her husband, becomes the prime suspect, and the appearance of their union begins to crumble. In search of proof of her innocence, NickHe, with the help of his twin sister, tries to find out what really happened to his wife. 

Zodiac (2007)

Original title: Zodiac

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

Based on true events, the film follows the obsessive hunt for the serial killer known as Zodiac, who terrorized San Francisco in the 1960s and 1970s, challenging the police with letters, coded messages, and threats. The plot focuses on the efforts of Inspector [Name Redacted]. Dave Toschi (Mark Ruffalo)from the journalist Paul Avery (Robert Downey Jr.) and, above all, the cartoonist Robert Graysmith (Jake Gyllenhaal), whose quest to unravel the figures and identity of the serial killer consumes his personal and professional life.

The Suspects (1995)

Original title: The Usual Suspects

87% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

Following a massacre and fire on a ship at the San Pedro dock, which resulted in the death of 27 people, the detective Kujan (Chazz Palminteri) interrogate Verbal Kint (Kevin Spacey), a con man with cerebral palsy and one of only two survivors. Kint It narrates the intricate story that united five criminals in a series of robberies, all orchestrated by the legendary and feared crime boss, the mysterious Keyser SözeThe truth, however, is as volatile as memory. Kint.

Decision to Leave (2022)

Original title: Heojil kyolshim

Popular title: decision to leave

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

The detective Hae-joon (Park Hae-il) He investigates the death of a mountaineer, but soon finds himself fascinated by the enigmatic widow of the victim. Seo-rae (Tang Wei), who becomes his prime suspect. As the investigation progresses, the obsession of Hae-joon by Seo-rae The story deepens, forcing him to confront a moral dilemma between his duty as a police officer and his growing romantic interest in a woman who may be a murderer.

Fargo (1996)

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: MUBI

In the movie, Jerry Lundegaard (William H. Macy) He's a car salesman who's fallen into debt and is desperate for money. To try and solve his problems, he hires two thugs to kidnap his own wife, and his father-in-law helps him pay the ransom. Everything goes according to plan until the thugs shoot a police officer.

Rear Window (1954) 

Original title: Rear Window

99% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: AppleTV e Prime Video

Set in Greenwich Village, New York, one of the best mystery films follows LB Jeffries (James Stewart)A professional photographer is confined to his apartment after breaking his leg while working. With limited entertainment options, he observes his neighbors' lives through binoculars, witnessing events that lead him to suspect a murder has been committed.

In the Heat of the Night (1967)

Original title: In the Heat of the Night

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

In a small town, the black homicide detective from Philadelphia, Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier), is unjustly arrested on suspicion of having committed murder. When the gruff and prejudiced local police chief, Bill Gillespie (Rod Steiger), discovers the true identity of TibbsHe is forced to accept the detective's help. Together, the two work on a dense investigation, confronting their differences as they search for the real killer.

Amnesia (2000)

Original title: Memento

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

Em Amnesia, Leonard Shelby (Guy Pearce) tirelessly searches for the man responsible for the rape and murder of his wife. However, he suffers from a rare and untreatable memory loss condition, which prevents him from remembering the last fifteen minutes of his life. Although he can recall events before the accident, Leonard He doesn't know where he's going or why. He uses notes and tattoos to try to keep track of his clues, while the search for the truth becomes increasingly difficult. 

The Cure (1997)

Original title: Cure

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In this investigative film, the detective Kenichi Takabe (Kōji Yakusho) He is tasked with investigating a series of brutal murders in Tokyo, where each victim is found with a mysterious "X" carved into their skin. The search for the killer leads him to... Kunio Mamiya (Masato Hagiwara), a strange and amnesiac young man who seems to have the ability to induce hypnotic states. As that Takabe try to find out if Mommy now He is either the one in charge or the key to the case; he becomes involved in a psychological game that threatens his own sanity.

Memories of Murder (2003)

Original title: Salinui chueok

Popular title: Memories of Murder

95% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Set in South Korea under military dictatorship in 1986, a quiet rural province is terrorized by a series of brutal murders of women, all bearing the same macabre signature. Then, the detectives... Park Doo-Man (Song Kang-ho) e Seo Tae-Yoon (Kim Sang-kyung) They join forces. As social and political pressure mounts, the duo fights to capture the country's first known serial killer.

A Body That Falls (1958)

Original title: Vertigo

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Telecine

The retired private detective John “Scottie” Ferguson (James Stewart) He suffers from a terrible fear of heights and vertigo. He is hired by a friend to follow his wife, the enigmatic woman. Madeleine Elster (Kim Novak), who seems to be obsessed with the past and displays a dangerous attraction to heights. As Scottie As he delves deeper into surveillance, he is forced to confront his worst fears, until a strange and tragic event during his surveillance mission changes everything.

Seven – The Seven Deadly Sins (1995)

Original title: Se7en

84% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

In this successful investigative film, on the verge of retirement, the detective... Somerset (Morgan Freeman) He takes on one last case, with the help of Mills (Brad Pitt)Together, they uncover a series of murders and soon realize they are dealing with a serial killer who targets people he believes represent the seven deadly sins.

Old Boy (2003)

Original title: Oldeuboy

82% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: MUBI

In one of the best mystery films, the businessman Oh Dae-Su (Choi Min-sik) He is abruptly kidnapped and confined to a hotel room for a long and torturous fifteen years, without knowing the reason for his imprisonment or the identity of his captor. When he is inexplicably released, he discovers that he has been framed for the murder of his wife. Consumed by rage and an obsessive thirst for revenge, Dae-Su She embarks on a mission to uncover the truth and take revenge on those who destroyed her life.

The Silence of the Lambs (1991)

Original title: The Silence of the Lambs

95% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

In the best crime thriller on the list, the young and talented FBI agent... Clarice Starling receives help from the inmate Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins), a brilliant psychiatrist who is also a violent and cannibalistic psychopath, to try and find a serial killer known as Buffalo bill (Ted Levine).

Series

Above Suspicion (2024) 

Original title: Presumed Innocent

74% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: AppleTV

Above Suspicion It's an investigative series that explores a murder case that deeply shook the Chicago District Attorney's office. When the victim turns up brutally murdered, the prosecutor... Rusty Sabich (Jake Gyllenhaal), becomes the prime suspect, putting his career and personal life at risk. 

The Best Sister (2025) 

Original title: The Better Sister

71% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

The successful executive Chloe Taylor (Jessica Biel) She leads a life of apparent perfection alongside her husband. Adam Macintosh (Corey Stoll)while her sister Nicky Mcintosh (Elizabeth Banks) It faces difficulties in recovering. When Adam A man is brutally murdered, and the shocking event forces the reunion of two estranged sisters. Together, under the spotlight, they are compelled to confront long-buried secrets from their dark family history to uncover the truth behind the crime.

Long Bright River (2025) 

72% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

In this investigative series, the policewoman Mickey (Amanda Seyfried) She patrols a Philadelphia neighborhood devastated by the opioid crisis. When a series of murders shakes the community, she delves deeper into the investigation, which dangerously intersects with her personal life. Her search for the truth and the serial killer becomes intertwined with the search for her own missing sister, forcing her to confront the fine line between her professional duty and her family traumas.

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder (2024–present) 

Original title: A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

83% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

In a small and seemingly peaceful town, the student Pippa Fitz-Amobi (Emma Myers) She decides to investigate the murder of a teenage girl, which occurred five years earlier and was considered solved by the police. While delving into the closed case for a school project, Pippa He begins to uncover dark secrets of the community, risking everything, including his own life, to expose the truth behind the crime.

The Woman in the Lake (2024)

Original title: Lady in the Lake

75% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: AppleTV

the disappearance of Tessie Durst (Bianca Belle) deeply shakes the city of Baltimore, generating a series of unexpected events. In this, Cleo Sherwood (Moses Ingram), a person close to Tessie, and Maddie Schwartz (Natalie Portman), a woman who has her own connection to the case, find themselves forced to make decisions that will redefine their lives forever. 

Family Evil (2022-present) 

Original title: bad sisters

88% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: AppleTV

The Garvey sisters are inseparable and have sworn to protect each other since their parents' death. However, their bond is tested when one of them... Grace (Anne-Marie Duff), marries the despicable and manipulative John Paul (Claes Bang)To free her, the four women join forces in a series of comical and disastrous attempts to end the life of their brother-in-law, triggering a murder mystery with touches of dark humor.

The Flight Attendant (2020-2022) 

Original title: The Flight Attendant

91% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

The flight attendant Cassie Bowden (Kaley Cuoco) Her life is turned upside down when she wakes up in a Bangkok hotel room with no memory of the previous night, next to a brutally murdered man. Terrified and unable to trust the police, she tries to resume her normal life. However, her search for fragmented memories to uncover what really happened places her in the middle of a dangerous international conspiracy.

The Sinner (2017-2021) 

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

In one of the best mystery series, Harry Ambrose (Bill Pullman) He is dedicated to investigating disturbing cases where the criminal is known, but the motive for the crimes remains a profound enigma. While delving into the minds of offenders to unravel the complex motivations behind their brutal crimes, Ambrose He is forced to continually confront and fight against his own demons and personal traumas from the past.

The Ladder (2022)

Original title: The Staircase

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

Based on true events, the series recounts the investigation into the mysterious murder of Kathleen Peterson (Toni Collette), whose death raises suspicions about her husband Michael Peterson (Colin Firth)The production follows the trial and the twists and turns of the case, questioning the truth behind the tragedy. 

The Undoing (2020) 

75% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

This is one of the best mystery series I've ever watched. Grace Fraser (Nicole Kidman), a successful therapist whose life falls apart after a shocking crime. When her husband, Jonathan (Hugh Grant), becomes the prime murder suspect, dark secrets come to light. 

After the Party (2022-2023) 

Original title: The After Party

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: AppleTV

In the story, a high school reunion party ends tragically with a death that shocks everyone present. A determined detective takes on the case and begins questioning former classmates in search of answers. As the conversations progress, secrets from the past begin to surface, revealing tensions and rivalries that have been hidden for years. The detective series features... Tiffany Haddish, Sam richardson e Zoe Chao in the cast.

Luther (2010-2019)

88% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Play Market

In this detective series, John Luther (Idris Elba) He is a brilliant but deeply tormented investigator whose behavior is obsessive and often dangerous. When he stumbles upon the identity of a sadistic killer, Luther It plunges into an intense and risky psychological battle. 

Defending Jacob (2020) 

Original title: Defending jacob

70% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: AppleTV

In the history of In Defense of JacobIn one of the best mystery series on the list, a family suffers a major blow when their son is accused of killing a classmate. Chris Evans, Michelle dockery e Jaeden martell star in this crime thriller, based on the best-selling novel by William Landay.

Blacklist (2013-2023) 

Original title: The Blacklist

91% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

Em Black list we follow Raymond “Red” Reddington (James Spader), a brilliant fugitive who turns himself in to the FBI and offers his help in capturing dangerous criminals. However, he only agrees to cooperate if the rookie Elizabeth Keen (Megan Boone) agree to be his partner. Together, they form an unlikely duo as they face a list of high-risk criminals and unravel mysteries involving both their pasts.

The Mentalist (2008-2015)

Original title: The Mentalist

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

The charming and eccentric Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) He is famous for his remarkable track record in solving serious crimes, using his mysterious powers of observation and deduction, which border on the supernatural. Despite his effectiveness, his unusual approach and distrust of his methods generate constant friction with the team led by... Senior Agent Teresa Lisbon (Robin Tunney), who needs to deal with an insubordinate genius.

Criminal Minds (2005-present) 

Original title: Criminal Minds

84% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

The FBI's elite Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) squad is dedicated to deeply studying the minds of the most dangerous criminals. Led by experts such as... Special Agent Aaron Hotchner (Thomas Gibson) and the genius Dr. Spencer Reid (Matthew Gray Gubler)The team uses psychological profiles and individual experiences to anticipate the next steps of serial killers.

Dead Boy Detectives (2024) 

Original title: Dead Boy Detectives

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

The inseparable teenage ghosts, Edwin Paine (George Rexstrew) e Charles Rowland (Jayden Revri), joined the seer Crystal Palace (Kassius Nelson) to found the agency "Dead Boys Detectives". They specialize in solving complex mysteries for supernatural clients, but everything gets complicated when a powerful witch interferes in their cases, threatening to dismantle their agency and their plans.

Dead Archive (2003-2010)

Original title: Cold Case

95% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

In this investigative series, the detective Lilly Rush (Kathryn Morris) She works for the Philadelphia Police Department and her mission is to reopen and solve cold cases. She delves into investigations of unsolved crimes that occurred years or even decades ago, using new evidence and modern forensic technology to bring justice to victims whose cases have been forgotten over time.

Lupin (2021-2023) 

98% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

Inspired by the legendary gentleman thief Arsène Lupin, the charismatic Assane Diop (Omar Sy) He orchestrates ingenious plans to execute high-level heists. His true objective, however, is to use his skills to avenge himself against a wealthy and powerful family, the Pellegrini, for a grave injustice that ruined his father's life years ago. Assane He masters the art of illusion and disguise while pursuing justice with elegance.

The Tower (2021-2024) 

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

in the plot of The Tower, the detective Sarah Collins (Gemma Whelan) The police take on the investigation of a tragedy in London: a veteran police officer and a young Libyan woman fell from a roof. The search for the truth becomes complicated when the only witness to the incident, a rookie police officer, becomes involved. Lizzie Adama (Tahirah Sharif), disappears mysteriously soon after the event. Then, Sarah urgently needs to find Lizzie, a key piece in uncovering the truth behind the case and exposing the conspiracy surrounding it.

The Tourist (2022-2024) 

Original title: The Tourist

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

A man known only as "The Tourist," played by JHe wakes up after a car accident, with no memory of his identity or what brought him there. As he desperately tries to piece together his past, dangerous figures who pursued him before his amnesia return to hunt him down.

Black Doves (2024)

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

After discovering that her lover has been murdered, the undercover spy Elena Webb (Keira Knightley), who lives as a politician's wife, sets out on a journey to seek revenge and justice. With the help of her assassin friend, Sam Young (Ben Whishaw)She plunges into a world of betrayals and dangers in this detective series.  

Too Close (2021) 

78% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

The forensic psychologist Dr. Emma Robertson (Emily Watson) receives the difficult task of assessing the mental state of Connie Mortensen (Denise Gough)A woman accused of the shocking attempted murder of two children. Claiming amnesia, Connie It transforms the evaluation into an intense and complex psychological game. While dealing with his own traumas, Emma It is necessary to discern whether the patient is a dangerous criminal or a victim weakened by the circumstances.

The Americans: Spy Network (2013-2018) 

Original title: The Americans

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

Co-starring Keri russell e Matthew Rhys, The Americans: Spy Network It's a period investigative series about two KGB spies who must pose as an American couple from the Washington suburbs. Their main mission is to control the network of information among spies operating in the country, but not everything is so easy.

Bones (2005-2017)

86% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch:  Disney +

In this detective series, the forensic anthropologist Dr. Temperance Brennan (Emily Deschanel), known as BonesShe uses her expertise in human remains to solve murders that have resisted traditional investigative methods. She works in partnership with FBI Special Agent, Seeley Booth (David Boreanaz), which values ​​intuition and human connection. Together, the unusual duo applies science to give voice to the dead and solve the most complex crimes.

Elementary (2012-2019) 

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In this version of the famous character, the detective Sherlock Holmes (Jonny Lee Miller)After leaving Scotland Yard and undergoing rehabilitation, he moves to New York, where his father forces him to live with someone. This caregiver is the former surgeon... Dr. Joan Watson (Lucy Liu), who lost his license after the death of a patient. Together, they form a dynamic partnership, using the genius of Sherlock and medical knowledge of Watson to solve the city's most intriguing crimes.

Psych (2006-2014) 

89% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In the detective series, Psych, Shawn Spencer (James Roday) has some extraordinary powers of observation thanks to his father, Henry (Corbin Bernsen), a former police officer who taught his son to remember even the smallest details around him. When Shawn He is accused of committing a crime that he actually solved; he convinces the police that he is a psychic and, with the reluctant help of his best friend... Gus (Dulé Hill), Shawn begins solving cases for a skeptical but increasingly impressed police force.

Assassination at the White House (2025) 

Original title: The Residence

84% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

A gala dinner at the White House turns into a crime scene after the mysterious murder of the Head Butler. AB Wynter (Giancarlo Esposito)To investigate the homicide, the detective Cordelia Cupp (Uzo Aduba) The operation is activated. In a place where formality hides chaos, she must search through various rooms and a vast list of suspects, where every figure could be the killer.

Under the Bridge (2024) 

86% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,2 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

Based on the author's book Rebecca Godfrey, the investigative series tells the true story of Reena Virk (Vritika Gupta), a fourteen-year-old girl who went to meet her friends at a party and never came home. Through the eyes of Godfrey (Riley Keough) quality Cam (Lily Gladstone), a local police officer, the production shows the hidden reality of the young women accused of murder, revealing surprising truths about the unlikely killer.

The Outsider (2020) 

91% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

Based on the novel by Stephen KingThe story follows the investigation into the murder of a boy, which takes a dark turn when a supernatural entity causes the team in charge to question their own beliefs. The cast includes... Ben Mendelsohn, Bill camp e Jeremy bobb.

Search Party (2016-2022) 

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

In one of the best mystery series, four introverted friends in their twenties become involved in a sinister plot when a girl they know from college suddenly disappears. The cast includes the actors... John Early, Alia Shawkat, John Paul Reynolds e michael showalter.

How To Get Away with Murder (2014-2020) 

88% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

How to Get Away with Murder Follow the incredible Viola Davis in the role of Annalize Keating, a renowned criminal defense attorney and law professor at Middleton University in Philadelphia. She mentors a group of five students: Wes Gibbins (Alfred Enoch), Michaela Pratt (Aja Naomi King), Connor Walsh (Jack Falahee), Asher Millstone (Matt McGorry) e Laurel Castillo (Karla Souza), who become involved in a murder case that turns their lives upside down. Together, they find themselves in the middle of complex plots, while trying to act normally in their routines so as not to arouse suspicion.

Poker Face (2023-present) 

95% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Play Market, balloon play e Prime Video

The unusual detective series follows Charlie Cale (Natasha Lyonne), a woman with the unusual gift of knowing when someone is lying. On the run, she encounters a new mystery and murder at every stop. However, unable to ignore her talent, Charlie finds herself forced to solve the crimes she encounters, while trying to understand the origin of her extraordinary ability. The production also features appearances by names such as Steve Buscemi, Adrien Brody, Joseph Gordon-Levitt e Chloe Sevigny.

In the Name of Heaven (2022) 

Original title: Under the Banner of Heaven

87% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

In Heaven's Name is a series based on the book of the same name, by Jon krakauer, which investigates the murder of Brenda Wright Lafferty (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and his daughter in a Salt Lake Valley suburb. The detective Jeb Pyre (Andrew Garfield) is assigned to the case and, as he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers disturbing truths about the origins of the Mormon religion and the violent consequences of an uncompromising faith. 

Murder at the End of the World (2023)

Original title: A Murder at the End of the World

89% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

A hacker and amateur detective Darby Hart (Emma Corrin) She is invited to participate in a secluded retreat in the Arctic, organized by the reclusive billionaire. Andy Ronson (Clive Owen)The event turns into a scene of horror when one of the guests is mysteriously murdered. Isolated and with time running out, Darby You need to use your investigative skills to prove that the death was a homicide and identify the criminal before he moves on to the next victim.

Fargo (2014–2024)

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

Inspired by the violent universe of the film of the same name by the brothers CoenThis acclaimed anthology series unfolds in Minnesota. Each season follows ordinary people whose lives are brutally altered by a chain of violence, crime, and disastrous moral decisions. The cast includes names such as... Alison Tolman, Billy Bob Thornton e Colin Hanks.

The Night Of (2016) 

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

The police investigation series that follows the unfolding events and trial of Nasir “Naz” Khan (Riz Ahmed), a young man accused of murder in New York. As the case unfolds, the series explores flaws in the justice system, prejudice, and the psychological impact of the criminal process.

Bodies (2023–present) 

Original title: Bodies

82% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

Four detectives from different eras find the same mysterious body in a London alley, triggering a centuries-old investigation. As each works to unravel the murder in their own timeline, they uncover a conspiracy that spans time and could change the future of Great Britain. To prevent the collapse of the present, the murder must be solved in every era. The cast of this investigative series includes names such as... Jacob Fortune-Lloyd, Shira Haas e Amaka Okafor.

Big Little Lies (2017-2019) 

89% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

In one of the best mystery series, a murder exposes the problems of the seemingly perfect community of Monterey, California. In this quiet town, the crime may be the result of secrets and rivalries involving three mothers of children at the local school. Considered one of HBO's best series, the plot features a stellar cast including... Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Shailene Woodley, Zoe Kravitz and participation of Meryl Streep.

Bosch (2014-2021)

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

The Los Angeles homicide detective, Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver)He is a stubborn police officer guided by an implacable moral code, often bordering on the fringes of the rule. While investigating the unsolved murder of a 13-year-old boy, he must simultaneously defend himself in a tense federal trial.

Broadchurch (2013-2017) 

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

The peaceful coastal community of BroadchurchThe town of Dorset, England, is shaken by the tragic and sinister death of a young boy, placing it at the center of an intense investigation. The local detective... Ellie Miller (Olivia Colman) and the rigorous Inspector Alec Hardy (David Tennant) They must work together to solve the crime. 

Dark (2017-2020) 

95% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

The German series about the end of the world. Dark The premise revolves around the dark mysteries that begin to unfold in a small town after a child disappears. As families and close friends embark on a relentless search, they discover a massive sphere, called the God Particle (Higgs Boson), capable of transporting people through time and which is central to the origin of family ties and the troubled history that permeates the region. The cast includes names such as... Louis Hoffmann, Karoline Eichhorn e Lisa Vicari.

Mindhunter (2017-2019) 

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

In the late 1970s, Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) e Bill Tench (Holt McCallany) are two FBI agents who expand the frontiers of criminal science and create a sector dedicated solely to the investigation of serial killers with the help of the magnificent psychiatrist Wendy Carr (Anna Torv)Considered one of the best series on Netflix, it not only had a great cast on screen, but also a high-level team behind it, including the director. David Fincher and the actress Charlize Theron among the executive producers.

True Detective (2014-present) 

79% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

T It's an anthology detective series, where each season features a new plot, setting, and cast. The first season, for example, starred... Matthew McConaughey e Woody Harrelson, follows two detectives on a macabre investigation that spans 17 years. Over the seasons, the series has also featured names such as Colin Farrell, Rachel McAdams, Mahershala Ali, Vince Vaughn e Jodie Foster.

Only Murders in the Building (2021-present)

97% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

In one of the best mystery series, Only Murders in the Building, the neighbors Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) e Mabel (Selena Gomez), obsessed with true crimes, find themselves involved in a mysterious murder in their own building. Determined to solve the mystery, they launch a podcast to document the investigation, delving into a plot full of twists and turns and humor.

Sea of ​​Easttown (2021)

95% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

One of the best mystery and investigation series. accompanies Mare Sheehan (Kate Winslet), a detective in a small Pennsylvania town investigating the murder of a young local woman. While trying to solve the case, she deals with personal traumas, including her son's suicide and family conflicts. Community pressure and her own emotional dilemmas make the investigation even more complex.

Sharp Objects (2018)

Original title: Sharp Objects

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

In the investigative series, the reporter Camille Preaker (Amy Adams) returns to her hometown to cover the murders of two preteen girls. At the same time, the journalist tries to solve a psychological enigma from her past when she identifies with the young victims.

Monk: A Different Kind of Detective (2002-2009) 

Original title: Monk

89% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Following the tragic and unsolved murder of his wife, the brilliant detective Monk (Tony Shalhoub) He develops severe Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), manifested in an intense phobia of germs and disorder. Although this costs him his job, his analytical mind and obsessive attention to detail make him invaluable. He works as a consultant, assisting the police in solving complex crimes with the help of his loyal assistant and his former boss.

Veronica Mars (2004–2019) 

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In the Californian city of Neptune, where the wealth of the elite clashes with the harshness of real life, a student and private investigator... Veronica Mars (Kristen Bell) She uses her sharp wit and sarcastic humor to survive. Determined and courageous, she juggles the drama of teenage life with the quest to uncover the secrets and solve the darkest mysteries hidden behind the sunny facade of her community.

Twin Peaks (1990-1991) 

78% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Play Market e MUBI

In one of the best mystery series, the FBI agent Dale Cooper (Kyle MacLachlan) travels to Twin Peaks with the mission of investigating the murder of the young woman Laura PalmerSheryl LeeWhen he arrives in the city, cooper soon discovers that nothing in Twin Peaks It is what it seems to be, and the place holds a multitude of secrets.

Sherlock (2010-2017) 

78% on Rotten Tomatoes | 9,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

In the best detective series of all time, the eccentric Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch) He is reimagined in modern London with his brilliant and restless mind. In partnership with a veteran war doctor. John Watson (Martin Freeman)He uses technology and his unparalleled deductive method to solve the city's most complex crimes. 

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Text revised by Alexandre Marques in 31 / 10 / 2025.

Sources: Time-out, Cosmopolitan e Collider


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