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 December 4, 2020 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Crime, Drama, Supernatural

A South African supernatural drama about a family who are "kings" of Johannesburg's criminal underworld.

Years November 4, 2024 -
Network Acorn TV, Channel 5
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery


Years January 8, 2021 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama


Years September 25, 2023 -
Network NBC
Genre: Crime, Drama

An American crime drama loosely based on the life of Dan Ariely.

Years January 9, 2025 -
Network Prime Video
Genre: Crime, Drama


Years October 3, 2023 -
Network NBC
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery


Years February 7, 2021 -
Network CBS
Genre: Crime, Drama


Years March 29, 2023 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller


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


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


Years September 9, 2018 -
Network Netflix
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller

A charming obsessive will do anything to be in your life.

Years February 23, 2023 -
Network AMC Plus, Stan
Genre: Crime, Drama


Years September 8, 2024 -
Network ABC TV, BBC One
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Mystery

A crime comedy drama spinoff of the long-running series, Death in Paradise.

Years June 8, 2023 -
Network Peacock
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama


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


Years November 2, 2017 -
Network CBS
Genre: Crime, Drama