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51. Quirke (2013–2014)
TV-MA | 266 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A chief pathologist in the Dublin city morgue investigates sudden death victims in the 1950s.
Stars: Gabriel Byrne, Brian Gleeson, Nick Dunning, Aisling Franciosi
Votes: 1,380
52. Booker (1989–1990)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
In this "21 Jump Street" spin-off, a rebellious young cop becomes an insurance investigator for a multinational corporation.
Stars: Richard Grieco, Marcia Strassman, Carmen Argenziano, Katie Rich
Votes: 1,022
53. Jekyll (2007)
56 min | Crime, Horror, Sci-Fi
London, 2007. Tom Jackman is the only living descendent of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. He has made a deal with his dark side: a body share. What Mr. Hyde doesn't know is that Tom has a family.... See full summary »
Stars: James Nesbitt, Gina Bellman, Denis Lawson, Michelle Ryan
Votes: 7,758
54. Fleming (2014)
TV-MA | 186 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
Look at the 007 creator, Ian Fleming, and his early life set against the permissive society of war-torn WWII London.
Stars: Dominic Cooper, Lara Pulver, Samuel West, Anna Chancellor
Votes: 5,289
55. Zen (2011)
90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Detective Aurelio Zen brings justice to modern-day Italy.
Stars: Rufus Sewell, Caterina Murino, Stanley Townsend, Nathalie Rapti Gomez
Votes: 3,786
56. Sanford (1980–1981)
30 min | Comedy
The further adventures of Fred Sanford, featuring the old cast, except for Lamont; Fred has a new partner and a new girlfriend.
Stars: Redd Foxx, Dennis Burkley, Marguerite Ray, Clinton Derricks-Carroll
Votes: 423
57. Hooperman (1987–1989)
30 min | Comedy, Drama
San Francisco cop Harry Hooperman inherits a run down apartment building. Not having the time to maintain the building Hooperman hires Susan as the person in charge. They begin a relationship.
Stars: John Ritter, Barbara Bosson, Felton Perry, Sydney Walsh
Votes: 396
58. Shoestring (1979–1980)
50 min | Drama
Lighthearted detective series set in the West Country, about radio-phone-in detective Eddie Shoestring.
Stars: Trevor Eve, Michael Medwin, Doran Godwin, Liz Crowther
Votes: 451
59. Topper (1953–1955)
30 min | Fantasy, Comedy
A somewhat grumpy and uptight banker, Cosmo Topper, and the ghosts which only he could see or hear, George and Marion Kerby. The Kerbys would often try to get Cosmo to loosen up and enjoy life, but more often they would complicate it.
Stars: Anne Jeffreys, Robert Sterling, Leo G. Carroll, Buck
Votes: 573
60. The Life of Riley (1953–1958)
30 min | Comedy
Riley worked in an aircraft plant in California, but viewers usually saw him at home, cheerfully disrupting life with his malapropisms and ill timed intervention into minor problems.
Stars: William Bendix, Marjorie Reynolds, Wesley Morgan, Tom D'Andrea
Votes: 452
61. Hunter (2003)
60 min | Action, Adventure, Crime
Tough Homicide detective Rick Hunter and his beautiful partner Dee Dee McCall screech tires and chase bad guys around San Diego.
Stars: Fred Dryer, Stepfanie Kramer, Mike Gomez, Zeus Mendoza
Votes: 589
62. Nichols (1971–1972)
60 min | Western
In 1914, Nichols, a soldier, sick of killing, returns to his Arizona hometown, and is serving as Sheriff by the Ketcham clan, who run the area. Nichols, who doesn't believe in toting a gun, scoots around via a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
Stars: James Garner, Margot Kidder, Neva Patterson, John Beck
Votes: 348
63. Correlli (1995)
Not Rated | 543 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Kevin Jones arrives at Blackstream prison beaten and suffering from brain damage-a state he wasn't in at sentencing. Something happened to him during his transfer, and though the prison psychologist tries to help him remember...he can't.
Stars: Deborra-Lee Furness, Hugh Jackman, Sue Jones, Tenley Gillmore
Votes: 209
64. Lucan (2013)
63 min | Biography, Crime, Drama
A two-part drama about infamous aristocrat John Bingham, 7th Earl of Lucan, who mysteriously disappeared in 1974 after being accused of murdering his children's nanny.
Stars: Rory Kinnear, Catherine McCormack, Christopher Eccleston, Leanne Best
Votes: 762
65. Trotsky (2017)
50 min | Biography, Drama, History
A flashback to earlier episodes in the life of Leon Trotsky, the Marxist revolutionary, framed by events during his asylum in Mexico City 1939-1940
Stars: Konstantin Khabenskiy, Mikhail Porechenkov, Maksim Matveev, Evgeniy Stychkin
Votes: 2,206
66. McCallum (1995–1998)
TV-MA | 120 min | Drama
From deep within the morgue at St. Patrick's Hospital in London's East End, Dr. Iain McCallum and Dr. Angela Moloney along with a team of brilliant pathologists and detectives help the dead tell their stories.
Stars: Gerard Murphy, James Saxon, Richard O'Callaghan, Alex Walkinshaw
Votes: 608
67. Sykes (1972–1979)
30 min | Comedy
Eric Sykes and Hattie Jacques portray twins who live together in East Acton and enjoy a slightly surreal life, bothering their snobbish next-door neighbour Mr. Brown and getting into ... See full summary »
Stars: Eric Sykes, Hattie Jacques, Deryck Guyler, Richard Wattis
Votes: 348
68. Legend (1995)
60 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi, Western
In the waning days of the 19th century, dime novelist Ernest Pratt assumes the persona of his noble literary hero, Nicodemus Legend, and roams the Old West with his scientist friend Dr. Janos Bartok.
Stars: Richard Dean Anderson, John de Lancie, Mark Adair-Rios, Jarrad Paul
Votes: 379
69. Toma (1973–1974)
60 min | Crime, Drama
This series Is based on the real-life story of New Jersey detective David Toma. Toma was a master of disguise and undercover work. Toma himself made a cameo appearance in many episodes.
Stars: Tony Musante, Simon Oakland, Susan Strasberg, David Toma
Votes: 216
70. Shaft (1973–1974)
73 min | Action, Crime, Drama
Based on the films of the same name, John Shaft is a two-fisted black private eye modeled on Mike Hammer and Phillip Marlowe.
Stars: Richard Roundtree, Eddie Barth, Judie Stein, Robert Culp
Votes: 450
71. Raines (2007)
TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A brilliant police detective has a unique gift - he can revive victims in his mind.
Stars: Jeff Goldblum, Matt Craven, Nicole Sullivan, Linda Park
Votes: 2,117
72. Huss (2021– )
90 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
New police officer Katarina Huss must manage the tough life in Gothenburg and suspicious colleagues, and she is soon tangled in corruption and betrayal.
Stars: Karin Franz Körlof, Kardo Razzazi, Kajsa Ernst, Anders Berg
Votes: 1,118
73. Ironside (2013)
TV-14 | 380 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Centers on Robert T. Ironside, a tough, sexy and acerbic police detective relegated to a wheelchair after a shooting who is hardly limited by his disability as he pushes and prods his hand-picked team to solve the most difficult cases.
Stars: Blair Underwood, Pablo Schreiber, Spencer Grammer, Neal Bledsoe
Votes: 1,607
74. Wogan (1982–1992)
35 min | Talk-Show
Terry Wogan hosts his own long-running chat show, where he interviews a variety of guests, from public life to celebrities. Also featured are regular musical guests performing their latest songs.
Stars: Terry Wogan, Sue Lawley, Joanna Lumley, Gloria Hunniford
Votes: 314
75. Hazell (1978–1979)
60 min | Crime, Drama
A British television series about a fictional private detective named James Hazell and his adventures.
Stars: Nicholas Ball, Roddy McMillan, Desmond McNamara, Peter Bourke
Votes: 215
76. Mr. Sloane (2014)
Comedy
It's December 1969 in Watford, England, and Jeremy Sloane is at the end of his rope - literally. His failed attempt to end it all has just joined a growing list of recent setbacks, which ... See full summary »
Stars: Nick Frost, Olivia Colman, Peter Serafinowicz, Ophelia Lovibond
Votes: 1,181
77. Hawkins (1973–1974)
90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The cases of slow-talking West Virginia attorney Billy Jim Hawkins.
Stars: James Stewart, Strother Martin, Mayf Nutter, James Hampton
Votes: 199
78. Sinatra (1992)
250 min | Biography, Drama, Music
An extensive biopic of one of the most famous entertainers of the 20th century - Frank Sinatra. The only thing that could engage the public more than his songs and films was his sometimes controversial private life.
Stars: Philip Casnoff, Olympia Dukakis, Joe Santos, Gina Gershon
Votes: 449
79. Hawk (1966)
60 min | Crime, Drama
The crime busting techniques of Iroquois detective John Hawk of the New York City District Attorney's office.
Stars: Burt Reynolds, Wayne Grice, Leon Janney, John Marley
Votes: 171
80. Payne (1999)
30 min | Comedy
An American remake of the classic British TV show, "Fawlty Towers"
Stars: John Larroquette, JoBeth Williams, Julie Benz, Rick Batalla
Votes: 123
81. Serpico (1976–1977)
60 min | Crime, Drama
Frank Serpico was a maverick New York City detective who, after turning in a large number of "bad" cops and later being shot in the face, often went undercover to expose corruption in the ... See full summary »
Stars: David Birney, Tom Atkins, Nick Corello, Richard Foronjy
Votes: 188
82. Sommer (2008–2009)
59 min | Drama
A family drama about a physician who is diagnosed with Alzheimer's.
Stars: Lars Ranthe, Marie Louise Wille, Cecilie Bøcker Rosling, Jesper Langberg
Votes: 507
83. Hadleigh (1969–1976)
60 min | Drama
James Hadleigh is the squire of the village in this series created by Robert Barr.
Stars: Gerald Harper, Peter Dennis, Ambrosine Phillpotts, Alastair Hunter
Votes: 84
84. Jericho (2005)
Not Rated | 120 min | Crime, Drama
Detective Chief Inspector Michael Jericho of Scotland Yard is a respected, uncompromising and forward thinking detective investigating high-profile murders in 1950s London.
Stars: David Troughton, Robert Lindsay, Ciarán McMenamin, Nicholas Jones
Votes: 524
85. Parkinson (1971–2007)
50 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Journalist Michael Parkinson interviews a broad range of the most famous people in the world.
Stars: Michael Parkinson, Marian Montgomery, Billy Connolly, Barry Humphries
Votes: 806
86. Hancock (1961)
25 min | Comedy
Comedian Tony Hancock stars, in this BBC situation comedy TV series, as Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock, a down-at-heel comedian living in East Cheam.
Stars: Tony Hancock, Hugh Lloyd, June Whitfield, Gwenda Ewen
Votes: 187
87. Fox (1980)
60 min | Drama
The thirteen-part series recounted the lives of the titular Fox family, who lived in Clapham in South London and had gangland connections. It was notable in that it was an early work that featured the criminal as the protagonist. wiki
Stars: Bernard Hill, Derrick O'Connor, Larry Lamb, Ray Winstone
Votes: 125
88. Lincoln (1988)
188 min | Drama, History, War
After arriving in Washington in 1861 after his election, Abraham Lincoln struggles with personal and political problems during his Presidency.
Stars: Sam Waterston, Mary Tyler Moore, Richard Mulligan, Deborah Adair
Votes: 451
89. Hennesey (1959–1962)
30 min | Comedy
United States Navy physician, Lt. Charles W. "Chick" Hennesey and Navy nurse Lt. Martha Hale are assigned to the hospital at the U.S. Naval Station in San Diego, California.
Stars: Jackie Cooper, Abby Dalton, Roscoe Karns, Henry Kulky
Votes: 239
90. Dante (1960–1961)
30 min | Adventure, Crime, Drama
Willie Dante carries his shady history, and old-time buddies Biff and Stewart, into the operation of his legit San Francisco nightclub. Neither the cops nor the bad guys really believe he's done with the underworld however. Much humor.
Stars: Howard Duff, Alan Mowbray, Tom D'Andrea, James Nolan
Votes: 66
91. Hassel (2017)
43 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
Hassel is a street-smart detective. When his father figure is brutally murdered, he leads a below-the-radar investigation to avenge his death which cause consequences for his family.
Stars: Ola Rapace, Aliette Opheim, Wilma Lidén, Shanti Roney
Votes: 725
92. Navarro (1989–2006)
90 min | Crime, Drama
Everyday stories of French Commissionaire Navarro, dealing with crime and his relationship with his daughter.
Stars: Roger Hanin, Maurice Vaudaux, Emmanuelle Boidron, Jacques Martial
Votes: 625
93. Banyon (1971–1973)
60 min | Crime, Drama
The adventures of 1930's Los Angeles private eye Miles Banyon.
Stars: Robert Forster, Joan Blondell, Richard Jaeckel, Julie Gregg
Votes: 155
94. Hannay (1988–1989)
52 min | Adventure, Crime, Mystery
Scottish mining engineer and adventurer Richard Hannay upholds his own moral code while navigating thrilling escapades in early 20th century Britain.
Stars: Robert Powell, Christopher Scoular, Gavin Richards, Jill Meager
Votes: 208
95. Markham (1959–1960)
30 min | Crime, Drama
A private investigator, who had been a successful lawyer, solves crimes almost anywhere in the world, although he is based in New York City.
Stars: Ray Milland, Simon Scott, Henry Corden, Barney Phillips
Votes: 89
96. Quatermass II (1955)
188 min | Drama, Sci-Fi, Horror
Professor Quatermass is trying to perfect a dangerously unstable nuclear-powered rocket engine. After a disastrous test firing in Australia, his soon-to-be son-in-law, Captain John Dillon, ... See full summary »
Stars: John Robinson, Monica Grey, Hugh Griffith, John Stone
Votes: 486
97. Lincoln (1974–1976)
300 min | Biography, Drama, History
The life of Abraham Lincoln is told in episodic parts.
Stars: Hal Holbrook, Sada Thompson, Michael Cristofer, James Carroll Jordan
Votes: 116
98. Delvecchio (1976–1977)
60 min | Drama, Crime
The investigations of LAPD detective Dominick Delvecchio, who is also studying to become a lawyer.
Stars: Judd Hirsch, Charles Haid, Michael Conrad, Mario Gallo
Votes: 172
99. Freud (1984)
60 min | Biography, Drama, History
The life and times of Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis.
Stars: David Suchet, Helen Bourne, David Swift, Alison Key
Votes: 110
100. Cannon (1971 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 98 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Cannon investigates the murder of a war-buddy to clear the man's wife of suspicion in his death.
Director: George McCowan | Stars: William Conrad, J.D. Cannon, Lynda Day George, Murray Hamilton
Votes: 366