Paid Members Nexus Posted October 25, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted October 25, 2013 Having spent the last week watching Seasons 1-3 of Luther, and Seasons 1-4 of Whitechapel, my interest in crime TV has gone up again. Trying to think back to other crime shows I used to enjoy, there's also Jonathan Creek, Sherlock and Monk. Â What sorts of crime dramas do you all like, and why? Any you'd recommend/get me to steer clear of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The British Bushwacker Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I've been enjoying 'By Any Means' recently starring Warren Brown, has elements of Hustle about it, plenty of twists and turns, worth a watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lawrence Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 The first series if In Deep with Nick Berry and Stephen Tomkinson is quality 4 1 hour episodes, different story each week. Also Tomkinkinson done an excellent 2 part crime drama called Marion again....think thats what its called. Very chilling. Cant find either of these online tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vamp Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 I watched the first episode of By Any Means and found it disturbing. I was okay with the Hustle as a light entertaining look at conmen because they had some semblance of a code or morality which was a nice twist and because they're not representing the state, I'm not however keen on a stylish ncie representation of a section of the police who can do whatever they want. That's just disturbing. Not Batman "you're all idiots so corruption is the only method of saving you" levels of disturbing but still too nagging an issue to sit back and enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotlightmagnet1 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Going back a bit but I always liked a Touch of Frost. David Jason is pretty good in the role, there are two stories which don't coincide but are pretty good and sometimes it gets really dark. Â Also like Castle but I'm in love with Nathan Fillion, so I'm a bit bias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Columbo. Â Is an explanation required on this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Maverick Posted October 25, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted October 25, 2013 Rockford Files! Really easy viewing with some absolutely cracking epiosdes, plenty of crime, action romance etc and the relationship Jim has with his dad and best friends is quite funny. It must have been hugely expensive for a week to week show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Scott Malbranque Posted October 25, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted October 25, 2013 Love/Hate is a savage crime drama. Only thing is, it's Irish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Crime is my absolute favourite genre, and I did my PhD on crime dramas. The list of all the ones I like is too long to do justice to here, but I have different tastes depending on the mood I'm in. For an easy afternoon/Sunday watch, you can't go wrong with Quincy, Columbo or Monk. If I want something hard-hitting and visceral, it's The Shield, Braquo and Oz. If I want something that's a bit more cerebral and I have to really concentrate on, it's The Wire, The Killing and Wallander for me. I think it's such a versatile genre in general that it's hard to narrow down my list any more than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Chest Rockwell Posted October 25, 2013 Moderators Share Posted October 25, 2013 Do you watch all the Scandinavian ones as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paid Members Egg Shen Posted October 25, 2013 Paid Members Share Posted October 25, 2013 nice thread, i just started on Sherlock so i'll be on the look out for some more crime stuff in abit. I've neglected a lot of the UK crime drama stuff, i really need to check some of it out. Â Anyone like The Messiah? A mate of mine harped on about that for ages, ive still not watched it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cobra1000 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Everyone should watch The Bridge. The FX one with Diane Kruger, havent seen then Scandinavian one... Â Also Homicide Life on the Street was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callum1993 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 My favourites are Wire in the Blood and Cracker. Would hugely recommend both and both are on Netflix/Lovefilm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Cracker and Prime Suspect are great British crime dramas. Â In recent years Luther is probably my favourite. Â I enjoy A Touch Of Frost, in the same way as Columbo - mindless afternoon or late night solid entertainment. Â I got the Burnside dvd (The Bill spinoff). Great coppa. Hope the Beech is Back specials are released soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patiirc Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Anyone like The Messiah? A mate of mine harped on about that for ages, ive still not watched it though. Â Is that Messiah with Ken Stott and then latterly Marc Warren? I've only seen the Ken Stott ones, where Michelle Forbes is his deaf wife and they are excellent 1 and 2 particularly with lots of actors/actresses in roles that you wouldn't normally associate them with throughout the series and a Se7en-esque vibe, especially for the first one. It's well worth a watch. Nearly made my TV list for top shows. There are a few gaping logic plot holes throughout the series that may spoil things if you are in to that kind of thing though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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