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Best crime TV shows

Bad Plans, Big Drama

Mafia meltdowns, bank jobs gone wrong, and detectives who play dirty. These stories make your worst life choices look tame. Pro tip: Don’t try this at home. The most popular crime TV shows on GoodWatch come first.

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Girgit
Girgit (2021)
GoodWatch score 71
Beyond Scared Straight
Beyond Scared Straight (2011)
GoodWatch score 78
August 14
August 14 (2020)
GoodWatch score 75
Pervert: Hunting the Strip Search Caller
Pervert: Hunting the Strip Search Caller (2022)
GoodWatch score 61
Taqdeer
Taqdeer (2020)
GoodWatch score 82
The Outreau Case: A French Nightmare
The Outreau Case: A French Nightmare (2024)
GoodWatch score 67
Loser
Loser (2024)
GoodWatch score 76
Naxalbari
Naxalbari (2020)
GoodWatch score 68
Search: The Naina Murder Case
Search: The Naina Murder Case (2025)
GoodWatch score 53
The Motive
The Motive (2020)
GoodWatch score 46
Service Girl
Service Girl (2026)
GoodWatch score 87
Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast (1987)
GoodWatch score 73
Exposed: The Ghost Train Fire
Exposed: The Ghost Train Fire (2021)
GoodWatch score 77
Honeymoon Se Hatya
Honeymoon Se Hatya (2026)
GoodWatch score 75
The Murder of Laci Peterson
The Murder of Laci Peterson (2017)
GoodWatch score 57
The Beauty Queen Killer: 9 Days of Terror
The Beauty Queen Killer: 9 Days of Terror (2024)
GoodWatch score 62
Hathras 16 Days
Hathras 16 Days (2026)
GoodWatch score 76
Shaaticup
Shaaticup (2022)
GoodWatch score 82
12 Reči
12 Reči (2020)
GoodWatch score 82
Doon Kand
Doon Kand (2022)
GoodWatch score 74
See No Evil: The Moors Murders
See No Evil: The Moors Murders (2006)
GoodWatch score 66
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Are these crime stories based on real events?

Some are! Look for 'True Crime' tags based on TMDB data. We include both documentaries and fictionalized versions.

What's the difference between Crime and Thriller?

Crime focuses on lawbreakers' perspectives, while Thrillers emphasize suspense. Many films blend both - try our 'Hybrid' filter!