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1. The Outsider (2020)
TV-MA | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Horror
When an insidious supernatural force edges its way into a seemingly straightforward investigation into the gruesome murder of a young boy, it leads a seasoned cop and an unorthodox investigator to question everything they believe in.
Stars: Ben Mendelsohn, Bill Camp, Jeremy Bobb, Mare Winningham
Votes: 97,753
2. Veronica Mars (2004–2019)
TV-14 | 44 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
After her best friend is murdered, and her father is removed as county Sheriff, Veronica Mars dedicates her life to cracking the toughest mysteries in the affluent town of Neptune.
Stars: Kristen Bell, Jason Dohring, Enrico Colantoni, Percy Daggs III
Votes: 78,159
3. Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators (2018– )
TV-PG | 45 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
An oddball couple of private detectives named Luella Shakespeare and Frank Hathaway investigate crime in Stratford-upon-Avon.
Stars: Mark Benton, Jo Joyner, Patrick Walshe McBride, Tomos Eames
Votes: 5,968
4. Whitstable Pearl (2021– )
TV-14 | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Local restaurant owner Pearl Nolan sets up a local detective agency after undergoing police training in an earlier career. She is soon embroiled in her first case when she discovers the body of her close friend Vinnie.
Stars: Howard Charles, Frances Barber, Isobelle Molloy, Sophia Del Pizzo
Votes: 3,473
5. Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne (2008)
TV-MA | 276 min | Animation, Action, Drama
Rin Asogi runs a private investigation agency in Tokyo's Shinjuku district, performing odd jobs. Despite attempts at a normal life, she finds herself constantly hindered by the strange cases that come her way.
Stars: Mamiko Noto, Rie Kugimiya, Colleen Clinkenbeard, Jamie Marchi
Votes: 2,249
6. Wong & Winchester (2023– )
43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
A police procedural built around a bitter ex-cop turned private investigator and a naive but ambitious newcomer.
Stars: Grace Lynn Kung, Sofia Banzhaf, Joe Cobden, Anthony Lemke
Votes: 341
7. Le sauvage (1975)
PG | 107 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Martin lives alone on a Caribbean island. On an excursion to the port city, he helps Nelly, who has fled from her groom.
Director: Jean-Paul Rappeneau | Stars: Yves Montand, Catherine Deneuve, Luigi Vannucchi, Tony Roberts
Votes: 2,138
8. The Woman Who Sinned (1991 TV Movie)
100 min | Drama, Thriller
A beautiful woman is falsely accused of her best friend's murder after an illicit affair while Michael and Victoria Robeson's secrets need to come out if the crime is to be solved.
Director: Michael Switzer | Stars: Susan Lucci, Tim Matheson, Michael Dudikoff, John Vernon
Votes: 263
9. Newlywed Nightmare (2023 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 84 min | Thriller
Newlyweds Lauren (Sarah Borne) and David (Yoshi Sudarso) are enjoying their honeymoon when Lauren suddenly disappears. Between footage of Lauren walking with another man and noticing ... See full summary »
Director: Stacia Crawford | Stars: Yoshi Sudarso, Sarah Borne, Olivia Jordan, Catherine Dyer
Votes: 136
10. Bobby Jasoos (2014)
Not Rated | 121 min | Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Bobby Jasoos starring Vidya Balan, is a film that celebrates the aspiration of Bobby, who wants to become the number one detective in the old city area of Hyderabad. The film is directed by... See full summary »
Director: Samar Iqbal | Stars: Vidya Balan, Ali Fazal, Mahima A, Abhishek C
Votes: 2,447
11. Unforgivable (2011)
Not Rated | 111 min | Drama
A crime writer living in Venice while working on his new novel meets and soon marries his real-estate agent. Relocated to a remote house on Sant'Erasmo Island, his obsession with his wife's daily whereabouts takes a dark turn.
Director: André Téchiné | Stars: André Dussollier, Carole Bouquet, Mélanie Thierry, Adriana Asti
Votes: 826 | Gross: $0.15M
12. Exposed (1947)
Approved | 59 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
A beautiful female private detective is hired by a wealthy businessman to check up on his stepson--the heir to the family fortune--who has been withdrawing large amounts of money from his bank account.
Director: George Blair | Stars: Adele Mara, Mark Roberts, Lorna Gray, Robert Armstrong
Votes: 218
13. Predatory Lender (2014)
Not Rated | 81 min | Crime, Horror
Predatory Lender is a dark thriller that follows the exploits of a psychopathic real estate agent who is as cold and deceptive in business as he is in the pursuit of his beautiful young prey.
Director: Evertis S. Wright | Stars: Vikas Ahuja, Shakuntala Ray Banerji, Arlene Barshinger, Veronica Castro
Votes: 54
14. Lady Against the Odds (1992 TV Movie)
Not Rated | 100 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
A private detective becomes involved in a new cast when her partner's guardian is murdered.
Director: Bradford May | Stars: Crystal Bernard, Annabeth Gish, Rob Estes, Kevin Kilner
Votes: 77
15. Parker & Drusilla (2010– )
Comedy
Stars: Rachel Reynolds, Nina Harada, Jonny Taylor, Massimo McQueen
16. Catfight (2018)
Not Rated | 5 min | Short, Action, Comedy
A listing in craigslist (a site based on Atlanta, Georgia) leads two private investigators to look out for a she-cat, and a good cash reward. Both find the cat, but only one proves able to bring her down from a tree top.
Director: Rafael Malaret | Stars: Mary Tabor, Olivia Dean, Tigerlily, William Hirsch
17.
Dark Justice (1991–1993)
Episode:
Bump in the Night
(1992)
Crime, Drama
A female private investigator is assaulted by some cops. She files charges and Nick is about to let the case push through when the police provide them with an alibi. So he dismisses the ... See full summary »
Director: Jeff Freilich | Stars: Bruce Abbott, Clayton Prince, Janet Gunn, Dick O'Neill
18.
The Blacklist (2013–2023)
Episode:
Nyle Hatcher (No. 149)
(2020)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
Liz and the Task Force take on a cold case that may have some new victims. Meanwhile, Red tries to help a friend of Dembe who is in danger.
Director: Tessa Blake | Stars: James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Amir Arison
Votes: 1,092
19.
The Blacklist (2013–2023)
Episode:
Newton Purcell (No. 144)
(2020)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The Task Force investigates a series of attacks on data centers perpetrated by a blacklister with a peculiar condition, as Liz conducts a secret investigation on the side. Meanwhile, Glen ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Caracciolo | Stars: James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Amir Arison
Votes: 1,116
20.
Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (2012–2015)
Episode:
Death at Victoria Dock
(2012)
TV-PG | 45 min | Crime, Drama, History
Summoned to investigate a missing school girl, Phryne runs afoul of social anarchists at odds during a dock workers' strike.
Director: Tony Tilse | Stars: Essie Davis, Nathan Page, Hugo Johnstone-Burt, Ashleigh Cummings
Votes: 530
21.
The Equalizer (2021– )
Episode:
Paradise Lost
(2022)
TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Crime, Drama
After Misty, a superstar singer decides to retire, she receives a terrifying fan letter, her head of security hires McCall to track down the culprit.
Director: Randy Zisk | Stars: Queen Latifah, Tory Kittles, Adam Goldberg, Liza Lapira
Votes: 217
22.
Law & Order True Crime (2017)
Episode:
The Menendez Murders: Episode 3
(2017)
TV-14 | 41 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
With Lyle (Miles Gaston Villanueva) and Erik (Gus Halper) in custody for suspicion of murder, defense attorney Leslie Abramson (Edie Falco) works tirelessly alongside Jill Lansing (Julianne... See full summary »
Director: Holly Dale | Stars: Edie Falco, Miles Gaston Villanueva, Gus Halper, Chris Bauer
Votes: 177
23.
Law & Order True Crime (2017)
Episode:
The Menendez Murders: Episode 4
(2017)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
After Erik and Lyle confess, their attorneys seek evidence to support the brothers' claims of abuse by their parents.
Director: Holly Dale | Stars: Edie Falco, Gus Halper, Miles Gaston Villanueva, Chris Bauer
Votes: 166
24.
Law & Order True Crime (2017)
Episode:
The Menendez Murders: Episode 5
(2017)
TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The trial of Lyle and Erik Menendez gets underway. Before the trial begins, Judge Weisberg grants a petition allowing the court proceedings to be broadcast on television.
Director: Fred Berner | Stars: Edie Falco, Miles Gaston Villanueva, Gus Halper, Chris Bauer
Votes: 156
25.
Law & Order True Crime (2017)
Episode:
The Menendez Murders: Episode 6
(2017)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The jury hears from Lyle (Miles Gaston Villanueva) and Erik (Gus Halper) for the first time when the brothers testify in court, recounting in detail the years of sexual abuse that led them ... See full summary »
Director: Fred Berner | Stars: Edie Falco, Gus Halper, Miles Gaston Villanueva, Chris Bauer
Votes: 153
26.
Law & Order True Crime (2017)
Episode:
The Menendez Murders: Episode 7
(2017)
TV-14 | 42 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery
The possibility of a mistrial leaves Leslie hopeful for the opportunity to work out a deal with the District Attorney's office. Meanwhile, D.A. Gil Garcetti takes action to counteract the ... See full summary »
Director: Michael Pressman | Stars: Edie Falco, Miles Gaston Villanueva, Gus Halper, Chris Bauer
Votes: 140