Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to Cadfael List

• Midsomer Murders - Follows a detective solving murders in a quaint English village.
• The Name of the Rose - A historical mystery set in an Italian monastery featuring a monk sleuth.
• The Canterbury Tales - A period drama that explores varied stories including mystery and crime.
• Brother Cadfael - The original adaptation of the Cadfael mysteries featuring the same character.
• Agatha Christie's Poirot - Features a detective solving intricate murder mysteries similar to Cadfael's investigations.
• Cadfael: The Devil's Novice - Follows the monk detective as he unravels more historical mysteries.
• Cadfael: The Leper of St. Giles - Another adaptation in the same Cadfael series, focusing on medieval justice.
• Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries - Features a strong female detective solving crimes in 1920s Australia.
• The Spanish Princess - Period drama with historical storytelling elements and intrigue.
• The Last Kingdom - Historical drama set in medieval England with political intrigue.
• Vikings - A historical series involving intrigue, individual stories of conflict and resolution.
• Pillars of the Earth - A historical drama set in medieval England focusing on building a cathedral amid political strife.
• Luther - A detective series with a strong lead character solving crimes, akin to Cadfael’s sleuthing.
• Salem - Fictionalized history with elements of mystery and drama in a historical setting.
• The Bletchley Circle - A group of women outsmarting criminals post-WWII utilizing their skills.
• The Hollow Crown - Adaptations of Shakespearean history plays that explore power and intrigue.
• The Witcher - Fantasy series with a focus on lore, mystery, and moral dilemmas in a medieval-like world.
• Outlander - Historical drama involving time travel and deep character relationships set in different eras.
• The Tudors - A drama following the reign of Henry VIII with political intrigue and romance.
• Penny Dreadful - Gothic horror with a blend of classic literature and mystery in a historical setting.
• Ripper Street - A police drama set in Victorian London dealing with crime and mystery.
• The Pillars of the Earth - Similar historical storytelling focusing on power struggles and individual stories.
• The Forsyte Saga - A family drama that explores societal changes and personal dilemmas in Edwardian England.
• The Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog - Fantasy series set in a mythical version of medieval Europe with adventure and lore.
• Wolf Hall - A historical drama based on the relationship between Thomas Cromwell and Henry VIII.
• Murder in Paradise - Detective series set in the Caribbean with lighthearted yet intriguing mysteries.
• The Mentalist - A crime drama series featuring a former psychic medium solving crimes.
• Sherlock - Modern take on the classic detective story, intertwining character depth with mysteries.
• Columbo - Classic detective series featuring an unconventional investigator solving crimes.
• Grantchester - Set in 1950s England, this series combines crime solving with personal stories.
• Bosch - Modern detective series based on Michael Connelly's novels with intricate storytelling.
• The Enfield Haunting - Combines supernatural elements with a historical mystery narrative.
• The French Connection - A gritty detective story highlighting crime and law enforcement puzzle solving.
• Broadchurch - A crime drama series focused on the investigation of a young boy's murder in a close-knit community.
• The Sittaford Mystery - An adaptation of Agatha Christie’s work with a classic whodunit setup in a snowy setting.
• Peaky Blinders - Historical drama with crime elements, set in post-WWI England.
• Detective Anna - Follows a female detective with a unique perspective solving crimes.
• The Secret of Crickley Hall - Combines history with elements of mystery and supernatural intrigue.
• A Touch of Frost - A detective film series that brings humor and intrigue to crime solving.
• Endeavour - Prequel to the Inspector Morse series, focusing on a young detective in the 1960s.
• Father Brown - A Catholic priest turns detective in this charming mystery series.
• The Last Detective - A detective series with a comedic touch, exploring various mysteries.
• Killing Eve - Intriguing cat-and-mouse dynamic between a detective and an assassin.