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Columbo
A Los Angeles homicide detective, Lieutenant Columbo, uses his humble ways and shrewd demeanor to ferret out even the most careful criminals.
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How are the recommendations for Major Crimes selected?
This list currently uses 19 matches from rating similarity. Genres such as Drama, Mystery and Crime help keep the fallback matches close to the starting series.
Where can I stream similar series?
14 of 19 similar series currently include streaming providers. You will most often find matching shows on Disney+ (5), Sky/WOW (4) and HBO Max (4). Availability can change, so check the provider shown directly on each recommendation card.
Are there completed series like Major Crimes?
16 of 19 recommendations are marked as completed or ended. Examples: Columbo, Broadchurch and Sherlock.