Charlie Brooker, creator of Black Mirror, is developing a four-part detective crime series for Netflix, featuring a tormented detective in Bleakford hunting a ritualistic serial killer, starring Paddy Considine, Georgina Campbell, and Lena Headey.
Nicolas Cage is in talks to star as the lead in HBO's upcoming fifth season of 'True Detective,' set in New York, with filming expected to begin in 2026 for a 2027 release. The season will be written and directed by Issa Lopez, returning as showrunner, and will feature a new story with connections to previous seasons.
Netflix has renewed the crime series 'Dept. Q' for a second season, featuring Matthew Goode as detective Carl Morck, set in Edinburgh and based on Jussi Adler-Olsen’s novels. The first season was well-received, and production will continue in Edinburgh with the same creative team.
'Untamed' is an engrossing Netflix crime series set in Yosemite, featuring Eric Bana as a dedicated investigator uncovering secrets and human darkness in a gripping mystery that explores trauma, justice, and human nature.
The 1970s crime series 'Duster' starring Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson was canceled after one season on HBO Max, despite being developed under J.J. Abrams' deal with Warner Bros. and receiving positive remarks from the studio.
A new eight-episode crime series called The Waterfront, created by Kevin Williamson and starring notable actors, has become a hit on Netflix, with viewers binge-watching all episodes in one night and praising it as a top series of 2025, despite mixed critical reviews.
Netflix's series Dept. Q, based on Jussi Adler-Olsen's novels and created by Scott Frank, is visually stunning and well-acted but suffers from a preposterous and implausible plot, especially in its central mystery involving prolonged captivity and revenge.
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'Dept. Q' is a Netflix crime series based on Danish novels, featuring a grumpy but skilled detective, Carl Morck, who leads a misfit team on cold cases in Scotland. The show combines humor, sadness, and suspense, with strong performances and a tone that shifts seamlessly between different moods, making it a compelling and warm-hearted mystery series. The first season focuses on a single case but also explores the characters' personal struggles, promising a potentially long-running series.
Netflix's new crime series "Griselda" tells the true story of Griselda Blanco, a Colombian businesswoman who built a lucrative cocaine empire in the US. The show explores her rise to power, involvement in multiple murders, and eventual arrest and imprisonment. The real-life Griselda Blanco was known for her ruthless tactics, including smuggling drugs in lingerie and orchestrating numerous killings. The series is based on the real events surrounding Griselda's life and criminal activities, shedding light on the shocking and violent nature of her drug cartel.
Netflix's latest true crime hit, "American Nightmare," delves into the harrowing ordeal of Denise Huskins and Aaron Quinn, who were initially accused of staging a hoax after reporting a home invasion and kidnapping. The three-part docuseries explores the couple's nightmarish experience, the media firestorm they faced, and the shocking turn of events that ultimately led to the arrest and conviction of the real perpetrator. Filmmakers Felicity Morris and Bernadette Higgins, known for "The Tinder Swindler," have crafted a compelling narrative that captivates audiences with its gripping portrayal of a disturbing crime and its aftermath.
The premiere of "True Detective: Night Country" on HBO and Max attracted over 2 million viewers, despite airing against a close NFL Wild Card game. The crime series stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis and has received a 92% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The show follows the disappearance of eight men at an Arctic research station in Ennis, Alaska, and features a strong ensemble cast. New episodes air on Sunday nights at 9 p.m. ET.
"Killer Soup" is a darkly comic crime series on Netflix, set in a fictional Tamil Nadu hill town, where a string of deaths impacts the lives of the survivors. The show features whip-smart writing, unerring acting, and a mix of languages and dialects. Konkona Sen Sharma and Manoj Bajpayee play the principal characters in this quirky and sly investigation caper, challenging and enhancing each other in a cat-and-mouse game. The series is a delectable smorgasbord of sounds and a captivating show that abides by its neo-noir principles.
Steven Soderbergh's new crime miniseries "Full Circle" is a stripped-down, workmanlike narrative that explores the connections across race and class in New York City. The story follows a Guyanese crime syndicate's kidnapping attempt on the family of a Manhattan celebrity, leading to a tense and star-studded ensemble cast. While the show occasionally elevates the genre with its effective set-pieces, it falls short in fully developing its characters. Despite this, "Full Circle" is a competent work that touches on compelling themes like karma and the long shadow of colonialism.
Police are searching for unknown suspects involved in an overnight homicide in Jefferson County, Colorado. The victim, Alexa Bartell, was driving when suspects threw a large rock at her vehicle, killing her. This incident appears to be part of an overnight crime series involving a light-colored pickup truck or SUV. Investigators are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating the suspects involved in these crimes.