Better than Unforgotten: 7 “superb” detective dramas to watch now on ITV, Netflix, the BBC and more

Do you ever feel like you've watched just about every detective drama on TV? Ludwig? Shetland? Death in Paradise? We know that feeling well, which is why we're here to deliver a fresh batch of superb detective dramas that you might not be familiar with yet.

From a Nicola Walker series that's better than Unforgotten to an Agatha Christie-esque series and one of Sarah Lancashir's best ever drama, there are plenty more criminal cases for you to get to work on. So, remotes are the ready for the 7 best detective dramas to watch now on Netflix, ITV, the BBC and more.

Annika

If you’ve already watched the entirety of Unforgotten, we’ve got a Nicola Walker series that’s even better. Meet DI Annika Strandhed (Nicola) who heads up the a new specialist Marine Homicide Unit (MHU) and investigates the mind-boggling murders that wash up Scotland’s waterways. Along the way, Annika breaks the fourth wall, sharing her wry and humorous observations and it makes for a series that's as immersive as it is brilliantly addictive. Annika is available to watch now on BBC iPlayer and Netflix.

Bad Monkey

For warmer waterways, we’re heading over to Florida for a bit of sun-soaked sleuthing in Bad Monkey. Detective-turned-health-inspector Andrew Yancy (Vince Vaughn) is desperate to get his badge back after being suspended from the force - and his way back in? Well, when a mysterious severed arm is pulled out of the water by a tourist, it exposes a sprawling criminal conspiracy - and Andrew's expertise is about to prove vital . With series 2 arriving this December, now's the perfect opportunity to catch up. Bad Monkey is available to watch now on Apple TV.

Rose and Maloney

This classic British detective drama stars Sarah Lancashire and Phil Davis as the titular Rose Linden and Marion Maloney. The pair are investigators who work for the fictional Criminal Justice Review Agency, primarily taking on claims of miscarriages of justice - and the pair must solve everything from the case of a convicted rapist to that of a wealthy property developer convicted of murdering his father, sister and business partner on a remote farm. The chemistry is brilliant and the cases are even better. All three series of Rose and Maloney are available to watch now on Prime Video.

The Blame

It was one of September's most exciting TV launches and you can now binge the whole of The Blame on ITVX. The six-part series takes us to the small town of Wakestead, where the body of a teenage figure skater is discovered. DI Emma Crane (Michelle Keegan) and DI Tom Radley (Douglas Booth) are tasked with getting to the bottom of the chilling murder – but they soon uncover a deep-rooted web of dark secrets, corruption and misogyny from within their own force. The Blame will premiere on ITV1 and ITVX at 9pm on Sunday 20 September.

Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries

This Agatha Christie-esque Australian drama takes us back to the roaring 1920s where, despite the glamorous setting, there’s murder aplenty. And there's one woman’s who’s going to solve them who goes by the name of Phryne Fisher, the unflappable detective who’s so glam she even has a pearl-handled pistol. Over the course of three series, we wtch her solve all manner of murders that take place in jazz clubs, bordellos, and opium dens - often with the help of Detective Inspector Jack Robinson (Nathan Page). All three series of Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries are available to watch on U now.

Jo Nesbø’s Detective Hole

Adapted from Norwegian author Jo Nesbø’s bestselling Harry Hole book series, this genius nine-parter follows talented but troubled homicide detective Harry Hole (Tobias Santelmann), who's on the hunt for a serial killer. On top of that, he's also casually attempting to put a stop to the antics of his corrupt colleague, detective Tom Waaler (Joel Kinnaman), which is no small feat. A worthy adaptation that might even beat the books. Available to watch now on Netflix.