Curated Binge Picks
Best Crime Shows
to Binge Right Now
Looking for the best crime shows to binge?
Twisty cases, complicated detectives, and storylines that pull you in from the first episode. These crime series are made for back-to-back nights.
This list is curated based on real viewing data — not just popularity.
Why these shows
- Strong viewer ratings
- Binge-worthy storytelling
- Consistent quality
- Personal recommendations
Top picks
1Breaking Bad
Drama · 2008
One of the highest-rated drama series on TMDb — a near-universal favorite.
8.9 Hard to stop
2Better Call Saul
Crime · 2015
One of the highest-rated crime series on TMDb — a near-universal favorite.
8.7 Hard to stop
3The Sopranos
Crime · 1999
One of the highest-rated crime series on TMDb — a near-universal favorite.
8.7 Hard to stop
4The Wire
Crime · 2002
One of the highest-rated crime series on TMDb — a near-universal favorite.
8.6 Hard to stop
5The Rookie
Crime · 2018
One of the highest-rated crime series on TMDb — a near-universal favorite.
8.5 Hard to stop
6Peaky Blinders
Drama · 2013
One of the highest-rated drama series on TMDb — a near-universal favorite.
8.5 Hard to stop
7Sherlock
Crime · 2010
One of the highest-rated crime series on TMDb — a near-universal favorite.
8.5 Hard to stop ~90m
8Only Murders in the Building
Comedy · 2021
One of the highest-rated comedy series on TMDb — a near-universal favorite.
8.5 Hard to stop
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