8 Lesser-Known Crime Shows and Where to Stream Them in October 2023

written by Ethan Briggs

September 30, 2023 11:00 am

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You can spend the Spooky Month with more than just horror films!

Don't miss a great opportunity to spend the next month watching crime shows wrapped up in a warm blanket.

We present a list of the best crime dramas, procedurals and thrillers that are sure to brighten up this October.

8. Criminal (2019, 4 seasons)

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Available on: Netflix

Criminal is an international anthology series set in France, Germany, Spain and the UK. The events of each stand-alone season take place within the confines of a police interrogation room and focus on the psychological games played between police and suspects during interrogation.

7. The Tunnel (2013, 3 seasons)

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Available on: Now TV

This crime drama follows British and French detectives as they investigate the cold case of a serial killer who criticizes the structure of modern society and terrorizes both Britain and France by leaving the bodies of his victims in the Channel Tunnel between the two countries.

6. Line of Duty (2012, 6 seasons)

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Available on: Hulu

Line of Duty follows members of Anti-Corruption Unit 12, the force responsible for investigating corruption within the British police.

5. Three Pines (2021, 1 season)

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Available on: Prime Video

Starring Alfred Molina, the plot of this show is a reimagining of Agatha Christie's detective stories. It follows an inspector extraordinaire as he investigates a mysterious case in a seemingly quiet village outside of Quebec, Canada.

4. Monk (2002, 8 seasons)

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Available on: Prime Video

If you are looking for a procedural with a lighter tone, Monk is a great solution. The plot revolves around a former San Francisco police detective who, after the death of his wife, suffers from phobias and OCD, but his experience and skills make him indispensable in investigating the coldest cases.

3. The Brokenwood Mysteries (2014, 9 seasons)

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Available on: Acorn TV

This New Zealand crime drama follows a Detective Inspector with exceptional yet unconventional methods who moves from Auckland to the small fictional town of Brokenwood to assist the local police with a murder investigation.

2. Vortex (2022, 1 season)

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Available on: Netflix

France has provided a truly original concept for a crime drama. The action takes place in 2025, where the police have learned to investigate cases by reconstructing them with the help of virtual reality.

1. Vagabond (2019, 1 season)

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Available on: Netflix

This South Korean crime spy drama revolves around the infamous crash of Metrojet Flight 9268. The protagonist, unable to come to terms with the death of his nephew on the flight, becomes involved with the NIS when he learns that the plane crash was no accident.