Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Memphis Beat List

• Justified - Both feature a strong lead character in law enforcement dealing with local crime in a unique Southern setting.
• Treme - Set in New Orleans, it explores the local culture and music, similar to how Memphis Beat focuses on Memphis.
• The Sopranos - Character-driven narrative with a focus on personal lives and crime.
• Banshee - Combines crime, drama, and a strong lead character in a unique community.
• Bosch - Detective work in a richly drawn urban environment with strong character development.
• The Shield - Focuses on a group of law enforcement officers and moral ambiguity.
• Southland - Realistic portrayal of LAPD officers dealing with various challenges.
• Blue Bloods - Focuses on a family of law enforcement officers in New York City.
• Perry Mason - Engaging courtroom drama with a strong lead character solving cases.
• The Mentalist - Crime-solving with a charismatic lead character with a unique approach.
• True Detective - Anthology series with strong character focus and crime investigation.
• Longmire - A deputy sheriff solves crimes in a rural setting, similar to Memphis Beat's local focus.
• Elvis & Nixon - Explores Elvis Presley in a historical context, connecting to the music culture in Memphis.
• Hannibal - Dark, character-driven narrative involving law enforcement and complex characters.
• Better Off Ted - Workplace comedy with quirky characters, similar in tone to some aspects of Memphis Beat.
• Ray Donovan - Centers around a fixer for the rich and famous, blending family drama with crime.
• The Good Guys - Buddy cop comedy with a mix of crime investigation and humor.
• Nashville - Focuses on the music industry and its impact on people's lives, similar to the music angle in Memphis Beat.
• Stumptown - A strong female lead with a detective storyline, combining humor and crime solving.
• Luther - Character-driven crime drama featuring a brilliant but troubled detective.
• The Closer - Focuses on police investigation with a strong female lead in law enforcement.
• Unforgettable - Involves a detective with a rare ability, similar to unique lead traits in Memphis Beat.
• Criminal Minds - Team of profilers solving crimes while exploring personal backstories.
• Murder in the First - Follows detectives as they solve complex homicide cases, focusing on character dynamics.
• The Replacements - Comedy about a unique group of characters working together, similar to Memphis Beat's vibe.
• The Wire - Deep exploration of crime, law enforcement, and community, with rich character development.
• Copper - Historical crime drama set in New York City focusing on the lives of detectives.
• The Night Of - Explores the criminal justice system and complex character dynamics.
• Sherlock - Modern take on crime-solving with a focus on character interaction.
• Outlaw Country - Focuses on crime and music, similar to the themes explored in Memphis Beat.
• Fargo - Darkly comic crime anthology series exploring quirky characters and local settings.
• The Americans - Character-driven narrative about espionage, blending family and crime themes.
• Sons of Anarchy - Explores crime through the lens of a motorcycle club with a focus on character relationships.
• Killing Eve - Character-driven narrative with dark humor and crime investigation.
• Penny Dreadful - Gothic horror with rich characters and intertwining storylines, reflecting a strong narrative like Memphis Beat.
• Elementary - Modern twist on a classic detective story, with strong character focus.
• Dexter - Follows a unique protagonist with a complex moral compass in the criminal world.
• The Punisher - Focuses on a vigilante dealing with crime and moral conflicts.
• The Blacklist - Involves a former criminal mastermind aiding in solving crimes, similar to Memphis Beat's unique approach.
• The Good Wife - Character-driven courtroom drama with intertwining personal and professional lives.
• Covert Affairs - Involves espionage and character-driven storylines similar to crime-solving.
• Homicide: Life on the Street - Realistic police procedural focusing on the investigations of a homicide unit.
• Girlboss - A newer comedy with strong character dynamics and a focus on personal growth and challenges.
• The Bridge - Cross-border crime drama combining elements of mystery and strong character focus.