High Potential and 4 Other New Detective Shows That Will Keep You Glued to the Screen
The adventures of a brother and sister in a small town and the daily life of a talented cleaner in the Los Angeles Police Department.
On May 8, the second season of Poker Face, Ryan Johnson's exciting hit starring Natasha Lyonne about crimes in different parts of the country, began.
We decided to remind you of five other new detective projects that are impossible to tear yourself away from.
1. Ludwig, 2024-...
When policeman James disappears without a trace, leaving his wife Lucy only a strange letter with a coded message, she turns to his twin brother. John is an unsociable crossword puzzle compiler hiding under the pseudonym Ludwig.
The puzzle master must pretend to be a missing relative and a successful detective. The intrigue surrounding the missing James develops slowly, but with each episode John cracks a tougher case.
2. The Residence, 2025
During a state reception for an Australian delegation, a murder occurs at the White House. The body of the head doorman is found in one of the many rooms of the building. The staff and all the guests are under suspicion.
The eccentric detective Cordelia Cupp takes on the case. The secrets of the inhabitants of the White House and the representatives of the Australian delegation are gradually revealed, the narrative jumps back and forth between the present and the past, and Cordelia Cupp confidently takes her place among the great screen detectives.
3. The Afterparty, 2022-2023
The high school reunion continues with a raucous after-party at the luxurious mansion of narcissistic musician and actor Xavier. Under unclear circumstances, the owner of the house falls from the balcony onto the rocky shore.
The killer is among the party guests, and Detective Danner has only a few hours before the case is handed over to a more experienced detective from another city.
Of course, all of Xavier's classmates wanted to kill the successful man, which is not surprising, but it is still difficult to leave the series without knowing the name of the criminal.
4. Good Cop/Bad Cop, 2025-...
In Eden Vale, Washington, high-profile crimes are suddenly occurring. Eccentric Henry, recently returned to his hometown, and his gregarious sister Lou solve murders, robberies, and disappearances.
In this funny procedural, investigation and family squabbles play an equal role. The brother and sister gradually become an excellent team and begin to understand each other better.
5. High Potential, 2024-...
Night cleaner Morgan, who has an amazing IQ and a photographic memory, becomes a permanent and indispensable consultant to the Los Angeles Police Department. Morgan is very different from classic screen detectives.
The newly minted detective is raising three children on her own, loves to wear high heels and miniskirts, and is not at a loss for words. Morgan has not only an amazing memory, but also empathy.
High Potential is a surprisingly cozy and light show, an homage to the procedurals of the 2000s.