These 15 Crime Series Are a Must-Watch for Blue Bloods Fans
For fans of "Blue Bloods," craving that mix of tight-knit family vibes and crime-solving grit, we've lined up 15 crime series that hit just the right notes.
Think of them as your next binge-worthy obsessions, each bringing its own flavour of law, order, and the occasional moral dilemma.
From the streets of London to the alleys of New York, they've got it all: undercover ops that'll have you on the edge of your seat, detectives who become like old mates, and plots that twist more than a country road.
1. Golden Boy (2013)
The rapid career rise of an ambitious cop to become the youngest Police Commissioner in the history of New York City, detailing his meteoric rise through flashbacks of his career, marked by professional triumphs, personal sacrifices, and moral dilemmas.
2. The Unusuals (2009)
Set in a New York City police precinct, this Jeremy Renner-starring series blends comedy and drama as it follows the lives of detectives with peculiar quirks and dark secrets, focusing on their unusual cases and personal interactions.
3. Terriers (2010)
A former cop and his best friend, a recovering alcoholic, run an unlicensed private investigation business in Ocean Beach, California, where they tackle a variety of cases, often stumbling into larger, more dangerous conspiracies that put their friendship and lives at risk.
4. Low Winter Sun (2013)
A dark, intense crime drama where two Detroit detectives murder a fellow cop, setting off a chain of events that pulls them into the city's underworld, where their guilt and deceit lead to further complications and unraveling loyalties.
5. Detroit 1-8-7 (2010)
A mockumentary-style drama that delves into the lives of homicide detectives in Detroit, showcasing their personal and professional challenges as they work to solve murders in a city struggling with high crime rates and economic problems.
6. Chicago Code (2011)
In this gritty series, a determined female Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department and her former partner tackle corruption within the city's political and law enforcement spheres, revealing the complex interplay of crime, politics, and justice in Chicago.
7. Southland (2009-2013)
A raw and authentic look into the lives and work of Los Angeles police officers and detectives, from rookies to veterans, as they navigate the dangers and complexities of their jobs in a city rife with crime and tension.
8. Banshee (2013-2016)
An ex-con assumes the identity of the sheriff of Banshee, Pennsylvania, where he continues his criminal activities even as he's hunted by the shadowy gangsters he betrayed years earlier, leading to a violent and thrilling confrontation of past and present.
9. Murder in the First (2014-2016)
Set in San Francisco, the series follows two homicide detectives as they investigate complex cases, delving into the tangled personal and professional lives of those involved, from tech billionaires to street-level criminals.
10. Public Morals (2015)
In 1960s New York, the series focuses on the city's Public Morals Division, where officers navigate the morally ambiguous line between their own vices and their duty to enforce the law, against the backdrop of organized crime and societal change.
11. Aquarius (2015-2016)
A gritty 1960s crime drama where a Los Angeles police sergeant goes undercover to track Charles Manson and his growing group of followers before their infamous murder spree, set against the backdrop of the counterculture movement.
12. 19-2 (2014-2017)
This series offers a candid and dramatic exploration of the lives of two Montreal police officers, depicting their struggles with personal and professional dilemmas in a job fraught with moral complexities and dangers.
13. Intelligence (2005-2007)
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In Vancouver, an organized crime boss and a committed intelligence officer engage in a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game, blurring the lines between legal and illegal, in a world where information is the most valuable currency.
14. Rogue (2013-2017)
A morally conflicted undercover detective, haunted by the possibility that her actions contributed to her son's mysterious death, navigates a complex criminal underworld while questioning her own relationships and the nature of justice.
15. Shades of Blue (2016-2018)
A single mother and detective, who is part of a tight-knit group of Brooklyn cops, becomes an FBI informant to protect her crew from corruption charges, facing a constant battle between loyalty, survival, and the pursuit of truth.