Genre Crime

Crime television is centered on stories involving criminal activity, investigations, and the pursuit of justice. In television, crime series often explore cases through law enforcement, legal systems, or individual perspectives, combining narrative structure with procedural or serialized storytelling.

Renewal and cancellation decisions for crime shows are often influenced by format structure, audience consistency, and long-term engagement. Procedural series, which follow self-contained cases, can sustain extended runs when they maintain stable viewership, while serialized crime dramas rely more heavily on ongoing narrative momentum and audience retention.

The genre supports a wide range of formats, including investigative procedurals, character-driven dramas, and hybrid series that incorporate elements of mystery or thriller storytelling. This flexibility allows crime programming to adapt across networks and streaming platforms, supporting both long-running franchises and shorter, high-concept productions.

Crime shows frequently overlap with mystery and thriller genres, but remain distinct in their focus on criminal behavior, investigative processes, and the structures of justice rather than purely narrative tension or discovery.

This page tracks all crime TV shows, including their current status (renewed or cancelled) and any confirmed or expected release dates for upcoming seasons.

For more updates across all platforms, visit our Cancelled TV Shows and Renewed TV Shows pages.

Years September 29, 2019 -
Network MGM Plus
Genre: Crime, Drama, Historical Drama


Years February 4, 2022 -
Network Prime Video
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller


Years May 14, 2026 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Crime


Years October 27, 2024 -
Network PBS MASTERPIECE
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery


Years August 20, 2026 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Crime


Years June 26, 2023 -
Network Paramount Plus
Genre: Crime


Years September 20, 1999 -
Network NBC
Genre: Crime, Drama

A police procedural centered on a specially trained squad of detectives.

Years September 13, 1990 -
Network NBC
Genre: Crime, Drama


Years January 8, 2014 -
Network NBC
Genre: Crime, Drama

A police procedural following the lives of the personnel of the fictional 21st District.

Years September 9, 2021 -
Network BET & BET Plus, Paramount Plus
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller


Years March 21, 2024 -
Network BET & BET Plus, Paramount Plus
Genre: Crime, Drama


Years April 4, 2022 -
Network Acorn TV
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery

A retired literature professor embarks on a new career as an amateur detective in Dublin.

Years October 29, 2025 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Crime, Drama


Years June 21, 2024 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Crime, Drama


Years July 12, 2026 -
Network MGM Plus
Genre: Crime, Drama


Years April 7, 2026 -
Network BritBox, ITV
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery


Years January 6, 2025 -
Network CBC
Genre: Crime, Drama


Years November 4, 2021 -
Network Acorn TV
Genre: Crime


Years June 12, 2026 -
Network Prime Video
Genre: Crime


Years February 27, 2025 -
Network
Genre: Crime, Drama