Top 20 Crime TV Shows 2026

Discover the best Crime TV Shows in 2026, ranked by real community votes. Filter by streaming provider, status and runtime to quickly find the right show.

Data for Germany, Feb 2026. Might be outdated/incomplete.

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3. Dexter

★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10 stars)
Available on: Netflix Paramount+ (May change. Report errors)

Dexter Morgan is a Miami-based blood spatter expert who doesn’t just solve murders; he commits them too. In fact, he’s a serial killer — but he only murders the guilty, so he feels justified with his lifestyle choices. His policewoman sister and his cop co-workers have no idea Dexter lives a double ... more

11. Better Call Saul

★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10 stars)
Genres: Crime Drama
Available on: Netflix (May change. Report errors)

See the rise of Jimmy McGill, a small-time lawyer searching for his destiny, but hustling to make ends meet. Working alongside, and often against Jimmy, is ‘fixer’ Mike Ehrmantraut. The series tracks Jimmy's evolution into Saul Goodman, the man who puts the word ‘criminal’ in ‘criminal lawyer’. more

12. Lucifer

★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10 stars)
Available on: Netflix (May change. Report errors)

Lucifer, the original fallen angel, is bored and unhappy in Hell and decides to retire to Los Angeles and open an upscale nightclub. After a murder takes place outside his club, he meets an intriguing homicide detective named Chloe, and partners up with her to solve cases. more

13. Castle

★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10 stars)
Available on: Disney+ (May change. Report errors)

Rick Castle is one of the world's most successful crime authors. But when his rock star lifestyle isn't enough, this bad boy goes looking for new trouble and finds it working with smart, beautiful Detective Kate Beckett. Inspired by her professional record and intrigued by her buttoned-up ... more

18. Hannibal

★★★★★★★★☆☆ (8/10 stars)

Both a gift and a curse, Will Graham has the extraordinary ability to think like his prey—he sees what they see, feels what they feel. But while Graham is pursuing an especially troubling, cannibalistic murderer, Special Agent Jack Crawford teams him with a highly respected psychiatrist – a man with... more

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Crime TV shows revolve around crimes, investigations and the resolution of complex cases. The best crime series combine tension with smart twists, strong investigator characters and a dense atmosphere.

Here you can find the best crime TV shows according to the community and narrow the list by streaming service, status and runtime.

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The top Crime TV Shows are ranked by real community votes. The more ratings a show has, the more stable its position.

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How are the Crime TV Shows charts created?

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