The crime thriller genre continues to be one of the most popular categories of TV, leading the way for ‘bingeable’ series. Netflix does well to host some of the best crime series around, often hooking people in with their coverage of issues that spark important conversations in wider society.
From the four-part series on knife crime to a fictional disappearance, there is plenty to choose from. Here are the five “best” crime series on Netflix right now, as voted for by Rotten Tomatoes critics.
5. Adolesence
Critics rating 99%
Adolescence is a one-shot crime drama series that focuses on a 13-year-old boy, Jamie Miller, after he is arrested for the murder of his classmate, Katie. The series explores the impact of this event on Jamie, his family, and the wider community, while also covering themes of toxic masculinity, social media influence, and the challenges of navigating adolescence in the digital age.
4. Baby Reindeer
Critics rating 99%
Baby Reindeer is based on the real life experience of Richard Gadd as he worked in a London pub while pursuing his career as a comedian. When he offers a cup of tea to a customer, Martha, she develops a strong attachment to Donny (Gadd) and begins to stalk and torment him both in person and online.
3. Mercy for None
Critics rating 100%
Mercy for None is a new South Korean action crime thriller that focuses on a former gangster named Nam Gi-jun as returns to the criminal underworld to avenge his younger brother who was brutally murdered. brother’s death. He faces trials and tribulations as he navigates the dangerous world of gangs on his quest for revenge.
2. Dear Child
Critics rating 100%
Dear Child by Romy Hausmann is a crime thriller series that follows Lena, and her two children, who are held captive by Lena’s father. Once Lena manages to escape she faces more struggles as the police and her family try to piece together a puzzle that doesn’t quite fit.
1. Secrets We Keep
Critics rating 100%
Secrets We Keep is a Danish drama that tells the story of a disappearance. The synopsis reads: “When her neighbor’s au pair goes missing, Cecilie is compelled to personally investigate but as she uncovers the truth, her perfect world falls apart.” The series was created by Ingeborg Topsøe and stars Marie Bach Hansen, Excel Busano and Danica Curcic.