Top 5 2010s' Criminal Dramas to Remember the Decade

Even though we're in the midst of the 2020s, the 2010s still resonate with many people. And while we can't rewind time, we can still watch some shows that remind us of the decade.

Here are five crime dramas to refresh your memory of the 2010s.

Body of Proof (2011-2013, 3 seasons, 7.1 on IMDb)

This mix of medical and criminal drama follows Dr. Megan Hunt, who takes on the job of chief medical examiner in Philadelphia after a traumatic car accident leaves her unable to continue her career as a neurosurgeon. The character, played by Dana Delany, helps the police solve crimes while navigating her shattered personal life.

The show has all the hallmarks of a good procedural drama, making it a perfect watch.

Rizzoli & Isles (2010-2016, 7 seasons, 7.6 on IMDb)

Based on Tess Gerritsen's series of novels of the same name, this TNT show focuses on the titular duo, portrayed by Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander, as they solve crimes together. Aside from the intriguing plots, the series sees the characters form a friendship despite the many differences between them, from their personalities to their work ethics.

It's a nice mix of work bromance and crime drama that you'll enjoy.

Elementary (2012-2019, 7 seasons, 7.9 on IMDb)

If you love reimagined versions of classic stories, this crime drama is for you. Starring Jonny Lee Miller as Sherlock Holmes, a consulting detective with the NYPD, and Lucy Liu as Dr. Joan Watson, the show takes the fan-favorite story to New York, where the characters solve crimes. Along the way, Holmes and Watson also help each other overcome their traumas and build a very satisfying relationship.

Forever (2014-2015, 1 season, 8.2 on IMDb)

Sure, you might think that fantasy and crime dramas are poles apart and cannot come together, but this show will prove you wrong. Set in New York City, the series centers on Dr. Henry Morgan (Ioan Gruffudd), a medical examiner who helps the police solve crimes. It may seem like a standard procedural drama, but here's the twist - Dr. Morgan is immortal. So while he deals with death on a daily basis, he strives to find his own end.

Forever spanned a single season, but it made for a very interesting show to watch.

Sherlock (2010-2017, 4 seasons, 9.1 on IMDb)

A better-known adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes cycle, this BBC show proved to be a classic upon its release. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock and Martin Freeman as Dr. John Watson, the series follows the pair as they investigate a series of mind-boggling crimes. With Dr. Watson documenting their adventures on his blog, the duo reluctantly become celebrities and are hounded by the press, which has a detrimental effect on their professional lives.