Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Cardinal List

• Broadchurch - Both series focus on the investigation of a serious crime in a small community, exploring the impact on the locals.
• The Bridge - Features a cross-border investigation and complex character development, much like 'Cardinal'.
• Happy Valley - Both series delve into the psychological aspects of crime and the detectives involved.
• Top of the Lake - Involves a detective solving a mysterious crime in a remote area, blending personal and professional struggles.
• Rectify - Explores the aftermath of crime and its impact on relationships in a small community.
• The Killing - Both series feature intense, character-driven narratives around murder investigations.
• Marcella - Involves a detective dealing with personal issues while trying to solve a series of crimes.
• Bosch - Focuses on a detective in Los Angeles working through complex cases, similar to Cardinal's themes.
• The Fall - Explores the psychological aspects of hunting a serial killer and the toll it takes on the detectives.
• Mindhunter - Delves into criminal psychology and the investigation of serial murders, echoing themes from Cardinal.
• Luther - Features a brilliant detective solving dark and complex cases while struggling with personal demons.
• The Night Of - Examines the complexities of a criminal case from multiple perspectives similar to Cardinal's storytelling.
• Seven Seconds - A series about race, crime, and the justice system that mirrors Cardinal's dark themes.
• Dark - Both series have a gripping narrative involving crime and mysterious occurrences in a small town.
• The Outsider - Involves a detective exploring the supernatural aspects of a murder investigation.
• Gomorrah - Explores the dark underbelly of crime reminiscent of Cardinal's themes of moral ambiguity.
• The Sinner - Follows detectives uncovering hidden motivations behind seemingly inexplicable crimes.
• Top Boy - Explores crime and its societal impacts, highlighting character development similar to Cardinal.
• The Bridge (Bron/Broen) - Similar themes of cross-border crime and the in-depth relationship between detectives.
• Sherlock - Character-driven with a focus on complex criminal cases, featuring a brilliant detective.
• Bodyguard - Involves intricate plot lines and character-driven narratives focusing on protection and investigations.
• The Blacklist - Follows crime-solving with deep character arcs and complex criminal plots.
• Narcos - Explores the world of crime and its repercussions, similar to the dark themes in Cardinal.
• Unforgotten - Features detectives solving cold cases that explore the impact of past crimes, much like Cardinal.
• Broad City - Both series showcase character-rich narratives despite their different comedic and dramatic approaches.
• The Night Manager - Involves espionage and a tangle of relationships surrounding crime and justice.
• The Bridge (US) - Similar themes of investigation and the psychological impact of crime on communities.
• Line of Duty - Focuses on police investigations into corruption, filled with suspense akin to Cardinal.
• Fargo - Involves darkly comic crime narratives and intricate character dynamics.
• Wrecked - Character development in unexpected circumstances with a humorous twist similar to some elements in Cardinal.
• The Killing of a Sacred Deer - Explores psychological horror and moral dilemmas with crime, echoing Cardinal's intensity.
• Mindhunter - Explores serial killers and crime psychology while delving into character studies.
• The Fragile Heart - Character studies on relationships affected by crime and guilt, similar to Cardinal.
• The Killing - Both series focus on a murder investigation and the emotional weight it carries for the detectives.
• Prisoners - Involves dark themes surrounding a crime investigation with strong character development.
• True Detective - Focuses on deeply personal investigations intertwined with character exploration.
• Little Fires Everywhere - Drama that explores the impact of crime on relationships within a community.
• The Fall - Delves into the psychology of crime and the investigators, fostering tension throughout.
• The Americans - Focuses on the complexities of morality and crime against a backdrop of personal struggles.
• Good Girls - Explores the consequences of crime on suburban lives, sharing character-driven narratives.
• Banshee - Both series feature crime and intrigue, steeped in character conflict and tension.
• Deadwood - Explores crime, justice, and morality in a gritty setting with nuanced storytelling.
• Snowfall - Tackles crime's impact on society and personal lives similar to the character-driven elements in Cardinal.