Whether it’s the slow, simmering tension between a criminal and a detective or the pulse-pounding car chases that often ensue ...

The best British crime dramas available to stream in 2025, from unexpected Netflix hits to police procedurals to Agatha ...

A dark psychological crime drama starring Idris Elba as Luther, a man struggling with his own terrible demons, who might be as dangerous as the depraved murderers he hunts ...

One of many British crime series, but one that comes with ... Elba became a movie star over the course of making this show, but Luther plays to every single one of his strengths.

And of course, the British accents are a nice bonus. If you're up for a crime drama that's emotional, gritty and raw, then Happy Valley ought to do the trick. The series follows Yorkshire police ...