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 March 11, 2026 -
Network Prime Video
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller

A crime drama based on Patricia Cornwell's bestselling Novels.

Years July 15, 2023 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery


Years May 26, 2023 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Crime, Drama


Years June 12, 2022 -
Network AMC
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller, Western


Years March 1, 2024 -
Network SBS On Demand, Viaplay
Genre: Crime, Supernatural, Thriller


Years July 15, 2026 -
Network Apple TV Plus
Genre: Crime, Drama


Years October 27, 2025 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Crime, Drama


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


Years January 23, 2026 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Crime, Drama


Years May 10, 2022 -
Network Acorn TV, RTÉ
Genre: Crime, Drama

An Irish-Belgian-Canadian crime drama.

Years June 12, 2018 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Crime, Drama


Years January 8, 2026 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Crime, Drama

A crime drama exploring two sides, and one killer secret.

Years November 14, 2021 -
Network Paramount Plus
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller

A crime thriller following a family where the business of incarceration is the only thriving industry.

Years March 10, 2013 -
Network BBC One, BritBox
Genre: Crime, Drama


Years January 2, 2026 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Crime, Drama


Years September 4, 2025 -
Network Paramount Plus
Genre: Crime, Drama

NCIS spinoff series following Tony and Ziva.

Years July 9, 2021 -
Network Prime Video
Genre: Action, Crime


Years October 29, 2025 -
Network Apple TV Plus
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller


Years December 11, 2025 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Crime, Drama


Years September 24, 2025 -
Network Prime Video
Genre: Adventure, Crime, Drama

A former US marine solves problems for the guests of a luxury hotel on the Italian coast.