Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Columbo List

• Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries - Follows a detective solving crimes with a charming and unconventional approach.
• Hannibal - Features a complex protagonist with a sharp intellect and dark charisma.
• Murder, She Wrote - Follows a mystery writer who solves crimes, similar to Columbo's detective work.
• The Mentalist - Focuses on a former psychic medium who solves crimes using keen observational skills.
• Psych - Involves a detective with a penchant for solving crimes through unusual methods of observation.
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Features intense crime stories with detectives that follow clues meticulously.
• Luther - Centers on a brilliant detective who uses unorthodox methods to solve cases.
• Broadchurch - Explores a small-town murder and the investigation process much like Columbo.
• Castle - Involves a writer who aids in homicide investigations, similar to Columbo's unique style.
• Monk - Revolves around an obsessive-compulsive detective who solves crimes with unique insight.
• The Closer - Follows a detective who uses her skills to solve complex cases, akin to Columbo.
• Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! - Involves a group solving mysteries with clever deductions, like Columbo.
• Sherlock - Features a modern reimagining of Sherlock Holmes solving intricate cases.
• The Killing - Dark, atmospheric series about the investigation of a murder that draws parallels to Columbo's tone.
• Endeavour - Focuses on a young detective's journey in solving crimes with a lot of character depth.
• Agatha Christie's Poirot - Involves intricately plotted mysteries with a detective at the center, similar to Columbo.
• Psychoville - Combines comedy and mystery elements with quirky detectives and unusual cases.
• Bosch - Follows a detective working through crimes in Los Angeles, contributing to its noir feel.
• Elementary - Modern take on Sherlock Holmes solving crimes in New York City with similar deduction techniques.
• Unforgotten - Investigates cold cases and the impact of crime on lives, similar to Columbo's depth.
• Killing Eve - Feature intricate character dynamics and a cat-and-mouse chase akin to Columbo's clever storytelling.
• The Fall - Follows a detective and a serial killer in a gripping narrative that aligns with Columbo's intensity.
• Rizzoli & Isles - A detective and medical examiner team up to solve crimes with unique working styles.
• The Bridge - Explores crime investigation and complex narratives with layered character arcs like Columbo’s.
• The Sinner - Investigates deeply psychological motivations behind crimes, resonating with Columbo's style.
• Ny Detective - Focuses on unique cases and character-driven storytelling, resonating with Columbo's format.
• Numb3rs - Utilizes mathematics to solve crimes, offering unique perspectives similar to Columbo's deductions.
• Midsomer Murders - Set in a quaint English village where crimes and mysteries unfold, much like Columbo's detective work.
• Columbo: A Matter of Honor - Direct follow-up with the classic character and similar investigative methods.
• Veronica Mars - Features a young detective solving crimes with inventive techniques, much like Columbo's character.
• The Blacklist - Follows an enigmatic fugitive helping the FBI solve high-profile crimes, similar to Columbo's dynamic relationships.
• Body of Proof - Involves a medical examiner solving crimes, combining character depth with investigative drama.
• True Detective - Explores complex crime investigations and character studies, resonating with Columbo's approach.
• The Inbestigators - Features a group of kids solving mysteries with clever methods akin to Columbo.
• The Good Cop - A lighthearted take on crime-solving between a detective and his estranged father.
• Grantchester - Combines crime and a small-town feel with character-driven storylines, reminiscent of Columbo.
• The Detail - Follows detectives as they solve complicated cases in a character-driven narrative style.
• Uncle Jack - Involves smart detective work with a character-centered narrative style similar to Columbo.
• Paranoid - Involves detectives navigating through treachery and challenging cases, invoking Columbo's investigative style.
• L.A. Confidential - A classic film weaving together crime, memorable characters, and detailed investigations.
• The Good Wife - Explores legal dilemmas and investigations often in a character-driven narrative style.

Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to America's Most Wanted List

• The Hunt - Focuses on capturing fugitives and crime investigations.
• In Pursuit with John Walsh - John Walsh continues the fight against crime and shares real-life stories.
• America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back - The original show that features crime stories and fugitive captures.
• The First 48 - Real-life homicide investigations focusing on the critical first hours.
• Wanted - Takes a look at the search and capture of criminals.
• Fugitive Task Force - Details the efforts of law enforcement to track down fugitives.
• Cold Case Files - Investigates unsolved murder cases, similar to fugitive-related narratives.
• Homicide Hunter - Follows a Colorado detective as he solves homicide cases.
• Catching Killers - Focuses on capturing serial killers through investigation.
• The FBI Files - Dramatizes actual FBI investigations, including manhunts.
• Most Wanted - Centers on the pursuit of the most dangerous criminals in America.
• Mystery Hunters - Involves investigations into unsolved mysteries and crimes.
• Real Detective - Reenacts real homicide investigations and interviews detectives.
• The Killing Season - Investigates unsolved murders and missing persons cases.
• Murder Among Friends - Examines true crime stories involving murder conspiracies.
• The Investigators - Documents real investigations into unsolved crimes.
• Criminal Minds - Follows an FBI team as they track down serial offenders.
• Unsolved Mysteries - Presents true crime stories and attempts to solve unexplained phenomena.
• The Detail - Focuses on detectives working on solving serious crimes.
• Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - Crime drama series that involves investigations of special victims.
• Dateline NBC - Investigative journalism show featuring crime stories and fugitive captures.
• Chris Hansen Investigates - Investigates crime and catches predators in real-time.
• The Real World: Crime Scene - Focuses on real-life crime scenes and investigations.
• CSI: Crime Scene Investigation - Follows a team of forensic investigators solving murder cases.
• Manhunters: Fugitive Task Force - Focuses on real-life fugitive captures and law enforcement efforts.
• Evil Lives Here - True crime series focusing on personal accounts related to murderers.
• Killer Inside: The Mind of Aaron Hernandez - Investigates a notorious criminal and his activities.
• Your Worst Nightmare - True crime show highlighting disturbing crimes and the hunt for perpetrators.
• Mindhunter - Explores serial killer profiling and investigations.
• Homicide: Life on the Street - Dramatizes homicide investigations in a gritty urban setting.
• Deadliest Catch - While primarily focusing on fishermen, it features intense real-life situations.
• Bounty Hunters - Follows bounty hunters as they track down fugitives.
• The Lost Tapes - A documentary-style series that explores unsolved cases.
• Investigative Reports - Explores true crime stories and criminal investigations.
• The Accused - Tells the stories of those accused of crimes and their investigations.
• America's Most Wanted: John Walsh on Crime - Follows John Walsh as he highlights ongoing criminal cases.
• Criminal Intent - An installment of the Law & Order franchise focusing on crime investigations.
• Body of Proof - Focuses on a medical examiner as she solves cases.
• Forensic Files - Documents how forensic science is used to solve crimes.
• Beyond Scared Straight - A look into the juvenile justice system through real cases.
• Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders - A spin-off focusing on international criminal pursuits.
• Killer Statement - Explores criminal cases and the statements made by perpetrators.
• Evil Lives Here - Examines the stories of people who live with killers.
• Justice Files - Investigates true crime stories and the pursuit of justice.