5 Lesser-Known Crime Shows on Prime with 100% RT Score in December 2023

Getting stuck into a decent crime show is one of life's little pleasures. And these 5 shows are more than decent. Despite going somewhat under the radar, they're top shows with a 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

1. River

1 season, 6 episodes

Stream on: Apple TV, Prime, Netflix, Google Play, BritBox

John River is a detective nearing the end of his career when his colleague Jackie Stephenson is murdered. Haunted by visions of her and wracked with guilt, he sets out to bring her killer to justice.

Put under psychiatric evaluation and still facing the usual pressures of police work, River is given a new partner who he quickly clashes with. Seemingly caught somewhere between the living and the dead, River has more than just police work to contend with as he tries to find out who killed his partner.

It's fast-paced, has an interesting perspective and is a show worthy of any day binge. If you don't have a streaming subscription and want to try this show for free, you can sign up for a free trial on BritBox (a subscription service run jointly by the BBC and ITV).

2. Prey

2 seasons, 6 episodes

Stream on: Vudu, Hulu, Prime, Apple TV

Rosie Cavaliero stars alongside Phillip Glenister in this tense crime drama. DS Reinhardt throws herself into work after the breakdown of her marriage. But she's also facing her own struggles.

With two high-profile cases to crack, the pressure is on – especially as both include allegations of internal corruption.

Meanwhile, DC Marcus Farrow (John Simm) reopens a closed case and finds himself accused of killing his own wife and child.

It's a multi-layered crime drama with a star-studded cast that keeps the story moving along at a fine pace. Ade Edmondson also stars.

3. Free Meek

1 season, 5 episodes

Stream on: Prime

The true story of rapper Meek Mill's battle with the US justice system. The series explores allegations of corruption and police brutality, while alleging that some of Meek's arrests and incarcerations were unlawful.

Private investigators delve into the history of Meek's interactions with law enforcement in an attempt to clear his name and prove that the police and criminal justice system have cost the rapper millions in lost earnings.

4. Deadloch

Stream on: Prime

1 season, 8 episodes

An Australian crime drama that sees two female detectives take on a murder investigation after the body of a local man washes up on the shore of the sleepy town of Deadloch.

The pair approach police work in very different ways and don't see eye to eye. But as their investigation takes shape, it starts to become clear that all is not as it seems in Deadloch. As secrets are revealed and the town moves close to complete breakdown, can they see past their differences and find out just what is going on?

5. Sherwood

1 season, 6 episodes

Stream on: Prime, BritBox

A crime thriller based in the villages around Sherwood Forest. After the murder of two locals, old battles are reignited and old wounds are reopened. As tensions rise and the town becomes gripped by fear, it's down to the local police chief and a Met Police officer to get to the bottom of what's going on before it's too late.

Loosely based on the real-life murder of trade unionist Keith Frogson in 2004, the show explores how the politically charged miners' strikes of the 1980s had long-lasting repercussions after tearing apart some industrial towns.

You can watch it on Prime or for free with a free trial of BritBox.