Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Waking the Dead List

  • Silent Witness - Focuses on forensic science and crime investigation similar to Waking the Dead
  • Criminal Minds - Explores the psychology of criminals and profiling, akin to the investigative elements in Waking the Dead
  • Luther - Featuring a detective with a complex personality tackling serious crime, similar to the show's tone
  • Broadchurch - Centers around murder investigations in a small community, reflecting the depth of character focus in Waking the Dead
  • The Fall - Explores the psychological aspect of crime through the lens of both the investigator and the criminal
  • The Bridge - Cooperative investigation across jurisdictions and introspective character dynamics
  • Happy Valley - Features a strong female lead and dark themes, similar to the intensity of Waking the Dead
  • top of the Lake - A detective story that delves into the complexities of crime and human behavior
  • Mindhunter - Focuses on criminal psychology and profiling, a thematic twin to Waking the Dead
  • Line of Duty - Investigates police corruption with strong character arcs, similar to team dynamics in Waking the Dead
  • Bodyguard - Intense political drama with crime elements and psychological depth
  • Ray Donovan - Explores complex characters with dark backgrounds, similar to Waking the Dead's character studies
  • The Killing - A slow-burning investigation with deep personal stories, specifically reminiscent of Waking the Dead
  • Hannibal - Focuses on psychological manipulation and crime-solving, aligning with Waking the Dead's themes
  • Midsomer Murders - Classic British detective series with a cozy yet dark crime approach
  • Dexter - An exploration of morality through the lens of a forensic expert turned vigilante
  • Sherlock - A modern twist on detective work with smart character dynamics and intricate cases
  • The Unspeakable - Investigates social issues through a crime lens, providing a similar thematic approach
  • The Closer - Features a strong female lead investigator and compelling crime cases
  • Stephen King's The Stand - Explores complex character relationships in a dark setting, reminiscent of Waking the Dead
  • Bosch - Focuses on detective work and personal struggles of the lead character
  • The Sinner - Explores the motivations behind crimes in a deep psychological manner
  • Secrets and Lies - Murder investigation that unveils the secrets of a community
  • Unforgotten - Cold case investigations that delve deep into emotional narratives
  • The Valhalla Murders - Combines crime investigation with a deep psychological narrative
  • Marcella - Features a detective with a troubled past involving complex cases
  • Goliath - Legal drama with dark themes and complex character relationships
  • Bosch: Legacy - Continues the story of a detective tackling new cases with personal stakes
  • The Mentalist - Focuses on a consultant with extraordinary observational skills assisting in criminal investigations
  • Top of the Lake: China Girl - Continues the story of a female detective with deep narrative arcs
  • Narcos - Explores the intricate world of crime with complex characters
  • The Blacklist - Centers around crime with a main character's complex motivations
  • Penny Dreadful - Combines supernatural elements with crime, exploring human nature
  • Cold Case - Focuses on unsolved crimes with a strong storytelling element
  • Tangled: The Series - Delves into character-driven stories with darker undertones in a fantasy setting
  • American Crime - Anthology series that explores social issues within a crime framework
  • The Ethics of Care - An investigation of personal stories around crime and justice
  • Ripper Street - Explores crime in a historical context with strong character development
  • Death in Paradise - Combines crime-solving with a strong character-driven narrative in a light-hearted manner
  • The Wire - Explores crime and its impact on society with a complex narrative
  • The Night Of - A sweeping look at a murder case and its effect on those involved
  • Quarry - Explores the life of a veteran turned hitman and the ramifications of crime

Last updated: 2024-09-28 07:52:05

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1
Silent Witness
Silent Witness
60 min
SS 27 EP 248
1996 United Kingdom 13034 7.9 Serie Returning Series TV-14
2
Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
42 min
SS 17 EP 344
2005 United States of America 222959 8.1 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
3
Luther
Luther
60 min
SS 5 EP 20
2010 United Kingdom 155724 8.4 Serie Ended TV-14
4
Broadchurch
Broadchurch
47 min
SS 3 EP 24
2013 United Kingdom 129402 8.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
5
The Fall
The Fall
57 min
SS 3 EP 17
2013 Ireland 121468 8.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
6
The Bridge
The Bridge
60 min
SS 4 EP 38
2011 Denmark 77731 8.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
7
Happy Valley
Happy Valley
59 min
SS 3 EP 18
2014 United Kingdom 65877 8.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
8
Top of the Lake
Top of the Lake
57 min
SS 2 EP 13
2013 Australia 38036 7.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
9
MINDHUNTER
MINDHUNTER
74 min
SS 2 EP 19
2017 United States of America 344617 8.6 Serie Canceled TV-MA
10
Line of Duty
Line of Duty
60 min
SS 6 EP 36
2012 United Kingdom 71640 8.7 Serie Ended TV-MA
11
Bodyguard
Bodyguard
60 min
SS 1 EP 6
2018 United Kingdom 151381 8 Serie Ended TV-MA
12
Ray Donovan
Ray Donovan
100 min
SS 7 EP 82
2013 United States of America 94340 8.3 Serie Canceled TV-MA
13
The Killing
The Killing
60 min
SS 4 EP 44
2011 United States of America 125250 8.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
14
Hannibal
Hannibal
43 min
SS 3 EP 39
2013 United States of America 280351 8.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
15
Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders
90 min
SS 24 EP 140
1997 United Kingdom 40349 7.9 Serie Returning Series TV-14
16
Dexter
Dexter
55 min
SS 8 EP 96
2006 United States of America 784912 8.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
17
Sherlock
Sherlock
90 min
SS 4 EP 12
2010 United Kingdom 1012920 9.1 Serie Ended TV-14
18 1996 Ireland 170 4.4 Movie Released
19
The Closer
The Closer
46 min
SS 7 EP 109
2005 United States of America 29424 7.8 Serie Ended TV-MA
20
Bosch
Bosch
45 min
SS 7 EP 68
2015 United States of America 84883 8.5 Serie Ended TV-MA
21
The Sinner
The Sinner
45 min
SS 4 EP 32
2017 United States of America 141048 7.9 Serie Ended TV-MA
22
Secrets and Lies
Secrets and Lies
45 min
SS 2 EP 20
2015 United States of America 12495 7.5 Serie Canceled TV-14
23
Unforgotten
Unforgotten
46 min
SS 5 EP 30
2015 United Kingdom 31369 8.4 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
24
The Valhalla Murders
The Valhalla Murders
45 min
SS 1 EP 8
2019 Iceland 17103 7.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
25
Marcella
Marcella
45 min
SS 3 EP 24
2016 United Kingdom 38036 7.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
26
Goliath
Goliath
55 min
SS 4 EP 32
2016 United States of America 55081 8.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
27
Bosch: Legacy
Bosch: Legacy
52 min
SS 3 EP 22
2022 United States of America 29096 8.4 Serie Returning Series TV-MA
28
The Mentalist
The Mentalist
42 min
SS 7 EP 151
2008 United States of America 203809 8.2 Serie Ended TV-14
29
Narcos
Narcos
51 min
SS 3 EP 30
2015 United States of America 477729 8.8 Serie Ended TV-MA
30
The Blacklist
The Blacklist
43 min
SS 10 EP 218
2013 United States of America 282373 7.9 Serie Ended TV-14
31
Penny Dreadful
Penny Dreadful
60 min
SS 3 EP 27
2014 United States of America 132390 8.2 Serie Ended TV-MA
32
Cold Case
Cold Case
44 min
SS 7 EP 156
2003 United States of America 32095 7.6 Serie Canceled TV-14
33
American Crime
American Crime
45 min
SS 3 EP 29
2015 United States of America 10185 7.7 Serie Canceled TV-14
34
Ripper Street
Ripper Street
60 min
SS 5 EP 36
2012 Ireland 22720 8.1 Serie Ended TV-MA
35
Death in Paradise
Death in Paradise
60 min
SS 13 EP 104
2011 France 28714 7.8 Serie Returning Series TV-14
36
The Wire
The Wire
60 min
SS 5 EP 60
2002 United States of America 384058 9.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
37
The Night Of
The Night Of
60 min
SS 1 EP 8
2016 United Kingdom 175458 8.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
38
Quarry
Quarry
52 min
SS 1 EP 8
2016 United States of America 14503 8 Serie Canceled TV-MA
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