Netflix: Best British Detective Shows to Watch

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Great things are done by a series of small things brought together. -Vincent Van Gogh



Netflix has a wide array of series to pick from. Truthfully, it can become a task to pick one to watch. At the end of the day, it all boils down to your mood. Netflix original series or regular series?. Do you go for drama (crime drama or courtroom drama?), comedy (classic comedy or dark comedy?), action (action thriller or Sci-fi?), documentary (crime documentary or historical documentary?), thriller (spy thriller or supernatural thriller?). I believe you are starting to get the picture.

Alas, with more and more content getting pumped out monthly by Netflix, one gets plunged further into this madness of a maze. However, luckily Netflix recommends content based on what you have watched recently or in the past. For instance, If you watch comedy, it recommends other material to you which you may find interesting.

It is worthy to note that British production is somewhat different from US production when it comes to Tv series. Different formats and such. It may be due to a lack of sufficient writers or funding, or it may be a preference for quality over quantity. Whatever it is I am clueless. British series typically contain shorter episodes in a season, say around 4 or 5, and sometimes you are left with the distinct feeling of having watched an entire movie rather than season one of a show. On the other hand US series tend to be much longer, probably due to having more writers and funding on their side, and most shows are typically 10 episodes or more.


Luther (4 Series)

A British crime drama series starring Idris Elba as 'Luther' -a sometimes dangerous, violent and passionate detective who works for his local crime unit. A popular figure well known for his ingenious ways of solving crime cases. Its creator is Neil Cross who was inspired by Sherlock Holmes and Columbo. The series is often gritty, fast paced, with great acting from the cast, including Ruth Wilson who plays the role of Alice Morgan -a research scientist and psychopath. 



Sherlock (4 Series)

You may have heard or read about the fictional character Sherlock Holmes before. Well this series is based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes detective stories-a 130-year-old character. It was created by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss, and starring Benedict Cumberbatch as 'Sherlock Holmes', as well as Martin Freeman as 'Doctor John Watson'. Set in the present day, Sherlock is a stand out, due in part to its brilliant writing as well as Benedict's acting and charm. The series is packed with suspense and mind blowing cases, and with dialogue that will make you chuckle.


Line of Duty (6 Series)

Line of duty is a police crime drama like no other, created by Jed Mercurio and shot in Birmingham and Belfast. The whole series revolves around the investigations of anti-corruption unit AC-12. Starring Martin Compston as DS Steve Arnott who was transferred to AC-12, after the death of a suspect in a mistaken shooting during a counter-terrorist operation. The series is filled with non-stop gripping action and brilliant acting all through.


What shows are you watching or hoping to watch at the moment?


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