Mystery & Detective Shows: Movies & TV
Welcome to our ever-growing database of mystery and detective-themed movies and TV shows from around the world! Whether you’re a fan of classic whodunits, gritty crime dramas, or quirky amateur sleuths, this list is curated for viewers who love the thrill of solving a mystery. We focus on stories where uncovering the truth is the heart of the plot—whether it’s a murder, a missing person, a long-buried secret, or a puzzling artifact. From professional detectives to curious neighbors with a knack for investigation, these characters take us on journeys filled with clues, twists, red herrings, and satisfying reveals.
This list spans genres, eras, and countries—because great mysteries know no borders. Some of these titles are critically acclaimed; others are hidden gems or cult favorites. A few may even be so bad they’re good. We’ve watched many, plan to watch even more, and are always adding to the collection whenever we can. Think we missed something essential? Have a favorite from your country you want others to discover? Let us know in the comments! We’re do prefer stories where the mystery itself is central to the experience—not just a side plot.
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Mystery TV Shows
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Korea
- 365: Repeat the Year (C, D; Time Travel)
- 38 Task Force (C)
- Black & White (C)
- Cheo Yong (S)(C) (Seasons 1 & 2)
- The Ghost Detective (D, S)
- God’s Quiz (Seasons 1 – 4) (M)
- God’ Quiz (Reboot) (M)
- Good Detective (C)
- Investigation Couple (C) Seasons (1 & 2)
- Leverage
- Missing Noir M (C)
- Player (C)
- Pride and Prejudice
- Sign (M)
- Special Affairs Team Ten (C) (Seasons 1 & 2)
- Strong Girl Boon Soon (2)
- The Swindlers
- Team Bulldog: Off Duty Investigation (C)
- Vampire Prosecutor (C, S) (Seasons 1 & 2)
Sweden
- Alex (D)
- Beck (C)
- Camilla Läckberg (C)
- Enemy’s Enemy (E)
- The Hunters
- Medicine Man
- Spring Tide (C)
- Talisman
- Wallander (C)
- Wallander: The Original Episodes (C)
United States
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (P)
- Bones (M)
- Castle (C)
- Chuck (E)
- Columbo (C)
- Criminal Minds (C, P)
- Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders (C, P)
- Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior (C, P)
- CSI (C)
- CSI: Miami (C)
- CSI: New York (C)
- Deception (C), (D)
- Ellery Queen
- Father Dowling Mysteries
- Forever (M, S)
- Ghost Whisperer (S)
- The Glades (C)
- Honey West (D)
- In the Heat of the Night (C)
- The Inbeween (S)
- Law & Order (C)
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (C)
- Law & Order: Los Angeles (C)
- Law & Order: SVU (C)
- Law & Order: Trial by Jury (C)
- Magnum PI: Classic (D)
- Magnum PI: 2011 (D)
- Matlock
- Medium (S)
- Peter Gunn (D)
- Revenge (2)
- Sherlock Holmes (D) – Basil Rathbone
- Sherlock Holmes (D) – Ronald Howard
- Snoop Sisters
- Tales of the Unexpected (2, P)
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