Sherlock Successors: 5 Shows So Puzzling You Can't Miss a Second Of Them
Do you like complicated plots? We have just the thing for you.
Not everyone can solve mysteries. And doing it in a fun and interesting way is a real talent. The main mystery solver in history is undoubtedly Sherlock Holmes. Benedict Cumberbatch became the main modern Sherlock, but his show ended long ago.
That is why we offer you shows where characters, step by step, open the doors to the world of the mysterious and unknown.
1. Wayward Pines, 2015-2016
Secret agent Ethan travels to the small town of Wayward Pines to investigate the disappearance of two colleagues. Not far from his destination, he gets into an accident and finds himself in a hospital. Ethan soon discovers that Wayward Pines is being watched and the town is surrounded by a wall.
It is worth mentioning that the famous M. Night Shyamalan, the director of The Sixth Sense, produced this show and even directed the pilot episode. Therefore, you can expect anything, even a sudden change of genre.
2. Criminal: UK, 2019-2020
Detectives interrogate suspects in police stations in four countries. In each case, they must find their own way of approaching a possible criminal to force him to tell the truth, and the dialog turns into a psychological duel.
The show was filmed in four countries with local actors and directors and in different languages. The action always takes place in three rooms: the interrogation room, the observation room and the corridor. But more importantly, Criminal manages to deliver a gripping and intricate plot, even though the characters sit still most of the time.
3. Devs, 2020
Programmer Sergei is invited to a secret division of the company, where a team of devs is working with a new quantum computer. Soon he disappears. Sergei's fiancée, also an employee of the company, is sure that the management stands behind it.
The author of the complex sci-fi films movies, Alex Garland, has created his most complicated project, where you need to follow the plot very carefully.
4. Mr. Robot, 2015-2019
A brilliant programmer Elliot works for an information security company. And dreams of destroying a society built on the power of corporations. One day, Elliot meets the mysterious Mr. Robot, who is willing to help him organize a revolution.
At some point in each season, everything is turned upside down, forcing you to look at things differently.
5. Bodyguard, 2018-…
A former soldier David accidentally found himself on a train next to a terrorist and was able to prevent people from being killed. He was promoted and made the personal bodyguard of Home Secretary Julia Montague, who is about to become a victim of assassination attempt.
Literally every episode of Bodyguard contains incredible plot twists, both in character relationships and political intrigue.
