When it comes to the nitty and gritty part of the Crime and thriller genre, there are some shows which have a league of their own. For instance, these magnum opuses have not only surpassed universal critical acclaim but also enjoy a separate cult fan following. So, if you missed out on some must-watch Popular Crime Shows, here is a chance to redeem yourself through this listicle.

Here are 10 Popular Crime Shows That are Worth the Hype

1. True Detective (2014)

The year 2014 was a peak moment for Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson. The former won the Academy Award for Best Actor, while the latter received enormous praise for his Hunger Games movies. Morever, when the finally duo collaborated on a true crime show, the end result was something incredible.

True Detective is peak nor-mystery with an element of constant thrill. The first season of the show revolves around Martin Hart and Rust Cohle, two completely opposite detectives that were a part of Louisiana’s Criminal Investigation Division in the 90s. Furthermore, the show has everything to get the label of a perfect crime show and stands up to its reputation.

The show was helmed by Nick Pizzolato and later turned into a seasonal anthology. You can Stream all the episodes on Disney+Hotstar.

2. Peaky Blinders (2013)

Another top-notch crime shows that fits the bill for this listicle is Peaky Blinders. This vintage crime show revolves around English gangs of the 20th century, operated by the infamous Tommy Shelby. It follows the ascend and fall of the brutal gangster, as the hand of law finally cuts close to them.

The show has a total of six seasons and stars Tom Hardy and Cillian Murphy in the titular roles. You can stream all the episodes of this traditional gangster show on Netflix.

3. Narcos (2015)

4. Dexter (2006)

The plot of Dexter revolves around Dexter Morgan, a man who lives a double crime and justice. During the day he works as a forensic technician, while at night he exterminates sick criminals. The show featured Micahel C Hall in the lead role and ran for a total of eight seasons on the air. You can stream this highly addictive crime show on Voot.

5. Sherlock (2010)

This modern-day rendition of Arthur Conon Doyle’s beloved literary character Sherlock starred Benedict Cumberbatch as the infamous detective and Martin Freeman as his trustee associate Dr Watson. The crime show is directly adapted from the books with several modern intriguing elements.

Regarded as one of the best mystery crime shows, Sherlock is available to stream on Netflix.

6. Mindhunter (2017)

If there is one show on earth, that is as meticulous as a detailed crime mystery, it’s David Fincher’s Mindhunter. The show literally takes you inside the minds of serial killers and unravels some hauntingly accurate depictions. The plot is centred around two FBI detectives who embark on a series of serial killer interviews, to find the inception point of the crime.

The show has had two seasons so far and stars Holt McCallany and Jonathan Groff in the lead roles. You can stream all the episodes on Netflix.

7. The Sopranos (1999)

Tony Soprano practically invented the genre that this listicle is about. Regarded as one of the finest television crime shows of all time, The Sopranos revolves around an Italian American Criminal, who fails to find the balance between his family and his shady business. Eventually, he meets a psychiatrist to get things back on track.

The show starred James Gandolfini in the lead role and ran for six seasons in total. You can stream it on Disney+Hotstar.

8. Hannibal (2013)

Hannibal combines the true crime genre with a cannibalistic serial killer played by Mads Mikkelsen. The show revolves around an FBI Profiler who starts to develop insanity issues and seeks the help of a forensic psychiatrist (Hannibal). It was adapted from the red dragon and had a total run of three seasons.

You can stream all the episodes of the show on Amazon Prime Video.

9. Better Call Saul (2015)

Better Call Saul was the spin-off for the magnum opus Breaking Bad. Even though there were some big shoes to be filled, the show managed to find a perfect track of its own and became a popular fan favourite. The story precedes the cult crime drama and revolved around the character of Saul Goodman, played by Bob Odenkirk.

You can stream all six seasons of the show on Netflix.

10. Breaking Bad (2008)

Any list that centres around the best crime show of all time cannot be completed without the mention of Breaking Bad. Possibly the highest-rated crime saga, which strikes a chord with multitudes of fan, revolves around a Chemistry teacher that united with his loser student to sell crystallised meth. Ultimately leading to a series of soul-satisfying moments and criminal encounters.

Bryan Cranston played the titular role, followed by a fitting performance from Aaron Paul. Furthermore, you can stream all 5 seasons of the show on Netflix.

Tell us your favourite crime and thriller-based show from the list above, in the comment section below.

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