“An Unforgotten rival”: 7 “fantastic” crime dramas to watch this November on ITV, Netflix, the BBC & more

It’s cold and miserable outside, but we have hours of television to make cosying up inside a treat. November marks the return of some of our favourite dramas, as well as a whole slate of exciting new shows that you’ll want to have on your radar. Whether you’re into police chases or intense gangland wars – there’s something for every crime fan.

From an Unforgotten rival to an outlandish caper and a serial killer thriller – we’ve covered all bases. So, get ready for a serious binge-watch session. These are the seven fantastic crime dramas to watch this November on ITV, Netflix, the BBC and more.

Shetland

With character-led mysteries, a moody setting and two dynamic detectives at its core – the ultimate Unforgotten rival returns. DI Ruth Calder (Ashley Jensen) and DI Alison ‘Tosh’ McIntosh (Alison O’Donnell) are returning to our screens for another gripping investigation in the Shetland Islands. The action begins with a grim discovery. When a car is pulled from the water, they find the remains of an unknown man crammed in the boot. The team manages to track down the vehicle’s owner, a respected local GP who left the isles nine years earlier. The deeper Calder and Tosh dig, the darker the case becomes… Shetland series 11 will return to BBC One on Thursday 12 November at 9pm.

Hunting Alice Bell

Fran Da Silva (Alex Roach) is living a happy family life. That is until she’s accused of being Alice Bell – the former lover and accomplice of one of Britain’s most notorious serial killers. Why? An online mob thinks she’s actually Alice, hiding under a new identity. Fran quickly learns she’s not the only woman to suffer this fate. She and the other women join together to clear their names – but what if one of the group is lying and is the real Alice Bell? Hunting Alice Bell will air on Channel 4 on Wednesday 11 November at 9pm, with the full box set available to stream from launch.

Return To Paradise

The Australian spin-off of Death In Paradise is coming back to our screens next week, and it’s set to be even better than its predecessor. DS Mackenzie Clarke (Anna Samson) is returning to take on the impossible murder cases of Dolphin Cove. From an artist stabbed in full view of an audience to a wildlife worker killed in a locked cage, she has her work cut out – but the biggest mystery of all will relate to Mack’s own heart… Return To Paradise series 3 will air on Friday 6 November at 7.30pm on BBC One with a double bill.

Tall Tales & Murder

It’s a darkly funny Irish caper – with gangsters, bent coppers and Vikings... Bridget (Ella-Lily Hyland) is an unconventional nurse who works the night shift at a Dublin nursing home. Every night, she reads the residents bedtime horror stories, arranges late-night dances – and even euthanises them if they ask her to. Paul (Casey Walsh) is in debt to a gangster but is desperate to stay out of prison and keep a legitimate job. He uses a personal favour to get a job at the nursing home – and so begins the treasure-hunting adventure. A comatose patient known as ‘Anonymous’ (Aidan Gillen) wakes up and reveals he’s the long-lost gangster Grinner McNair, with a buried hoard of Celtic gold. Will they risk it all to find it? Tall Tales & Murder is available to watch now on BBC iPlayer.

The Good Daughter

Two estranged sisters are brought back together two decades after an event upended their lives, family and community. Charlie Quinn (Meghann Fahy) never left their hometown of Pikeville, Georgia, and works alongside their father Rusty Quinn (Brendan Gleeson) on defence cases. Meanwhile, sister Samantha (Rose Byrne) escaped to New York, where she works as a patent lawyer. When a school shooting rocks Pikeville, Sam returns to the source of her trauma, but will the family be able to pull themselves out of yet another nightmare? The Good Daughter will premiere on Sky and NOW on Thursday 12 November.

Murder In Galicia

Based on a true crime story, the new miniseries takes us to the quiet village of Pazos in northern Spain. Aniceto (Miguel Borines) and his wife Irene appear to be the perfect couple. One night, she suffers a brutal attack during an apparent robbery. While she fights for her life in hospital, Elías (Tristán Ulloa), a sergeant in the Spanish Civil Guard, is convinced Aniceto is the perpetrator. It’s chilling and thought-provoking. Murder In Galicia will premiere on Netflix on Friday 13 November.

Last King Of The Cross

Set in Sydney’s criminal underworld, the Australian drama follows two brothers, John (Lincoln Younes) and his older brother Sam (Claude Jabbour). The series is inspired by nightclub mogul John Ibrahim’s autobiography, which traces his family’s journey from war-torn Lebanon to Australia. From rags to riches, Sam goes on to establish a major nightclub empire in Sydney’s Kings Cross. However the delicate ecosystem on which their business is built spins into chaos – and the brothers go into battle to retain control. Last King Of The Cross is available to watch now on ITVX.