There’s something about watching Detective Inspectors and Chief Constables go about their jobs that’s simultaneously engrossing and comforting. The combination of the bowler hats, the checked cravats and the baffling lingo along with pulse-pounding tension and clever sleuthing proves there’s nothing like a British crime series for sheer bingeing delight.
With generally top-flight production values, clever writing and crackling casts, these series are as well-made as they are fun to watch. And they’re a great place for spotting talent that’s about to get a bigger profile. American audiences were first introduced to the perfection of Olivia
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