Now on Netflix: Craving the same slow-burn tension and emotional gut-punch after Untamed

These 10 crime dramas carry the same haunted silences, twisted confessions, and aching betrayals. Each one lingers like a bruise — quiet, sharp, unforgettable.

Following the success of Eric Bana’s new crime drama series, Untamed, on Netflix, viewers will undoubtedly be seeking similar shows to satisfy their craving for mystery and thrills. Created by Mark L. Smith and Elle Smith, the miniseries depicts Bana as federal agent, Kyle Turner, leading the investigation into a mysterious death at Yosemite National Park in California.

The ending of Untamed saw Turner and his crew uncover who was responsible for Lucy Cook’s murder, and Turner moving on from his past and leaving California. Alongside Bana, the cast of Untamed includes Sam Neill, Wilson Bethel, Lily Santiago, and Rosemarie deWitt, who play different characters that are connected to Turner and his investigation into the Yosemite National Park murder.

Reviews for Untamed have praised the show for its performances and screenplay. Despite being billed as a miniseries, Untamed’s creator has hinted at a possible second season in the future. While season 2 of Untamed hasn’t yet been confirmed, viewers can enjoy a similar sense of thrill and excitement through similar shows that are available for streaming.

10The Sinner (2021-2023)

Available on Netflix

The Sinner

Thriller

7.0/10

Release Date2017 – 2021-00-00

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An anthology series, The Sinner follows Detective Harry Ambrose (Bill Pullman), who investigates various crimes that are frequently committed by the least likely suspects. Throughout his investigations, Ambrose does his best to understand each suspect and determine the reasons why they turned to crime. Initially intended to be a miniseries, the first season’s success led to The Sinner being renewed for a further three seasons.

Each season of The Sinner sees Ambrose investigate a different case, and offers a fascinating insight into the mindset of each criminal suspect, providing the perfect blend of suspense, terror, and drama. The show is led by the captivating work of Pullman, but performances from other cast members of The Sinner, including Jessica Biel and Hannah Gross, ensure each season remains unique and intriguing.

9Broadchurch (2017-2019)

Available on Prime Video

Broadchurch

TV-MA
Crime
Drama
Mystery

8/10

9.3/10

Release Date2013 – 2017

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Created by Chris Chibnall, this British drama series is set in the small coastal town of Broadchurch, and sees the community heavily impacted by the shocking death of an 11-year-old boy whose body is found on the beach. The investigation into the young boy’s death is led by DI Alec Hardy and DS Ellie Miller, played by David Tennant and Olivia Coleman, two of several Doctor Who alumni who appear in Broadchurch.

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Each season of Broadchurch is carried by the brilliant on-screen chemistry of Tennant and Coleman, and Alec Hardy has since been ranked as one of David Tennant’s best TV roles. The series’ success is also assisted by Broadchurch’s many masterful moments of drama and humor that offer various twists and turns throughout the murder investigation and the identity of the killer.

8True Detective (2014-Present)

Available on HBO Max & Hulu

True Detective

TV-MA
Drama
Mystery
Crime

8/10

9.3/10

Release DateJanuary 12, 2014

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Similar to The Sinner, True Detective is a crime anthology series where each season focuses on a different group of investigators situated in various towns across the USA. As each season progresses, the detectives assigned to investigate each case must also confront their own professional and personal flaws as they search to find the suspects.

True Detective Rotten Tomatoes Approval Ratings

Season 1 (2014)
91%

Season 2 (2015)
47%

Season 3 (2019)
87%

Season 4 (2024)
92|%

The first season of True Detective, starring Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, is considered to be one of the best television seasons ever made, and each season is consistent in providing new settings, a new variety of characters, and thrills to keep viewers watching. It has since been confirmed that True Detective season 5 will be released in 2027.

7Cardinal (2017-2020)

Available on Prime Video

Cardinal

TV-MA
Crime
Drama
Thriller

Release Date2017 – 2020-00-00
NetworkCTV
DirectorsDaniel Grou

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Starring Billy Campbell, Cardinal is set in Algonquin Bay, Canada, and follows the work of Detective John Cardinal, who is reassigned to an unsolved murder case of a young girl whose body was discovered in a mine. He is assisted throughout the investigation by a new partner, Lise Delorme (Karine Vanasse), but unaware to Cardinal, his partner has secret motives for joining him on the case.

Cardinal was a gripping adaptation of the John Cardinal novels by Giles Blunt. The chilling landscapes of the Canadian countryside also add to the tension seen throughout the show, as Cardinal deals with conspiracies and betrayal eerily similar to Kyle Turner in Untamed.

6Top of the Lake (2013-2017)

Available on Hulu

Top of the Lake

TV-MA
Crime
Drama
Mystery

Release Date2013 – 2017-00-00

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Created by Oscar-winning movie director Jane Campion, Top of the Lake stars Elisabeth Moss as Detective Robin Griffin, who returns to her hometown in New Zealand to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a pregnant 12-year-old girl. As she leads the investigation into who was responsible for the girl’s disappearance, Robin is forced to confront the demons of her own past that pose a significant threat to solving the case.

Similar to Untamed, Top of the Lake features a lead character who must conquer their traumatic past in order to find closure in each case and themselves.

Similar to Untamed, Top of the Lake features a lead character who must conquer their traumatic past to find closure in each case and themselves. As one of the most surreal TV crime shows, Top of the Lake not only takes viewers on a thrilling journey into solving a disappearance case, but also provides insight into a detective’s mental mindset and how their investigations impact them.

5Your Honor (2020-2023)

Available on Netflix

Your Honor

TV-MA
Crime
Drama
Thriller

9.8/10

Release Date2020 – 2023-00-00

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Your Honor looks at the legal industry through the eyes of a judge. The cast of Your Honor is led by Bryan Cranston, who stars as Michael Desiato, a prominent and successful Los Angeles judge, whose professional success is shattered by the news that his son is responsible for a fatal hit-and-run accident that could lead to a lengthy jail sentence.

The series explores how death can impact people and gives a new perspective on the prominent themes of justice, family, and loyalty that are seen throughout different crime dramas. Your Honor also gives a powerful story of a father’s struggle with the desire to protect his son and do the right thing, making it the perfect follow-up to Bryan Cranston’s Breaking Bad.

4Sherlock (2010-2017)

Available on Prime Video & Netflix

Sherlock

7/10

9.4/10

Release Date2010 – 2017-00-00
NetworkBBC

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Created by Steven Moffat, this British drama series brought the acclaimed detective novels by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to the modern era. Set in present-day London, Sherlock depicts John Watson (Martin Freeman) as a war veteran who becomes the reluctant roommate of detective Sherlock Holmes (Benedict Cumberbatch). As they begin to solve different cases, the duo develops a close bond that helps them throughout the series.

The modern adaptation of Sherlock was widely praised for the performances of both Cumberbatch and Freeman, while also making many clever references to the original Sherlock Holmes book series. Throughout the series, Sherlock’s mind palace is thoroughly explored and, through his friendship with Holmes, he opens himself up to vulnerability and emotion. Eight years after its conclusion, viewers remain hopeful for a fifth season of Sherlock.

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3Dark Winds (2022-Present)

Available on Prime Video & AMC+

Dark Winds

TV-MA
Thriller
Drama
Crime
Mystery

9.5/10

Release DateJune 12, 2022

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This thriller drama series is set in the Four Corners of the American Southwest during the 1970s and is adapted from the Leaphorn & Chee novels by Tony Hillerman. Dark Winds follows the detective work of Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn (Zach McClarnon), FBI agent Jim Chee (Kiowa Gordon), and Sargent Bernadette Manuelito (Jessica Matten), as they investigate murder cases and criminal activity.

Dark Winds Rotten Tomatoes Approval Ratings

Season 1 (2022)
100%

Season 2 (2023)
100%

Season 3 (2025)
100%

Dark Winds stands out among the crime drama genre, for its portrayal of the Navajo tribe and their culture, and its bleak and rural settings in Southwest America during the 1970s, and the strong character development portrayed as the show progresses. The show also has a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score for three straight seasons, in large part due to the cast’s strong performances, which will undoubtedly continue in Dark Winds’ upcoming season 4.

2Mindhunter (2017-2019)

Available on Netflix

Mindhunter

TV-MA
Crime
Drama
Thriller

10/10

9.4/10

Release Date2017 – 2019

Produced by David Fincher and Charlize Theron, Netflix’s Mindhunter examines the daily work of the FBI’s Behavioral Science Unit in Quantico, Virginia, and their understanding of the mindset of various serial killers. The unit is led by special agents, Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill Tench (Holt McCallaney), and throughout their setup of the unit, they receive unlikely assistance from notorious serial killers in understanding how their minds work.

Mindhunter is a show that gives viewers a sense of dread with every episode, as it was the perfect mix of fact and fiction. Throughout the series, Ford and Tench learn to understand the thoughts of many real infamous serial killers, including Edmund Kemper, David Berkowitz, and Charles Manson, which proved both terrifying and educational for viewers. Mindhunter is a show that easily draws people in with its dark tales, so its premature end in 2019 was certainly a Netflix cancellation that hurt a lot.

1Ozark (2017-2022)

Available on Netflix

Ozark

TV-MA
Crime
Drama
Thriller

8.9/10

Release Date2017 – 2022

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Created by Bill Dubuque and Mark Williams, Ozark’s cast is led by Jason Bateman as Marty Byrde, a financial advisor who is forced to move his family to the Lake of the Ozarks after a money-laundering scheme goes wrong. In a plot rivaling Breaking Bad, Ozark follows Byrde as he must launder $500 million for a drug boss, while working to protect his family in a new and unfamiliar environment.

Ozark gave viewers a captivating and heart-wrenching story of the desperation of a man to protect his loved ones, a collapsing family bond and the struggles with working within a drug cartel.

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Throughout its run, Ozark gave viewers a captivating and heart-wrenching story of the desperation of a man to protect his loved ones, a collapsing family bond, and the struggles with working within a drug cartel. Since Ozark ended in 2022, there have been hopes for a renewal of the show, but while nothing has been confirmed, Ozark remains a brilliant crime drama to watch following the success of Untamed.