Best TV mystery and thriller series: 'Sherlock', 'Line of Duty', 'Dexter' and more

English TV serials have brought up some of the most intriguing mystery and thriller shows. The mystery and thriller TV serials have earned recognition for their intriguing mysteries, suspense, and performances. Let's see what these famous English mystery and thriller TV serials have to surprise us.

‘Sherlock’ is a crime series based on the traditional detective stories concerning the character of Sherlock Holmes. It is a contemporary, fast-paced crime series. The series is directed by Paul McGuigan, Euros Lyn, and others, while it was written by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss. It features the story of Sherlock Holmes, performed by Benedict Cumberbatch, and Dr. John Watson, performed by Martin Freeman. It features four seasons, commencing in 2010 and comprising the Mystery series, each episode being around 90 minutes in duration.

‘Line of Duty’ is an engrossing police drama that primarily deals with anti-corruption police work. The show features Martin Compston, Vicky McClure, and Adrian Dunbar in key roles. The show is created and written by Jed Mercurio, while it is directed by David Caffrey and others. The show was first aired in 2012, and it is associated with many seasons; the duration of every episode is about 60 minutes.

'The Night Manager' is a stylish spy thriller, adapted from the novel of the same name written by John le Carré. The cast includes Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie, Olivia Colman, and Elizabeth Debicki. Adapted by David Farr, directed by Susanne Bier, the six-episode series is approximately an hour each. Released in 2016, it was praised by critics for its cinematography, suspenseful storyline, and spy-oriented content.

'Dexter’ is a really different kind of crime thriller that shows the life of a serial killer who works with the police to catch other criminals. Michael C. Hall plays the title role, while Jennifer Carpenter and David Zayas present supportive roles. The show was developed by James Manos Jr. with direction by Michael Cuesta, Marcos Siega, among others. The show started in 2006 and has run till now for eight seasons while each episode is approximately 50 minutes long.

‘Bodyguard’ is a high-tension political thriller where a war veteran is set to guard a controversial politician. Richard Madden and Keeley Hawes play the main roles in the show. The production was written by Jed Mercurio, directed by Tom Shankland, and produced in the year 2018. The production was created in one season with six episodes, each with a duration of 55 to 60 minutes. It received great recognition for the suspenseful storyline and the high tension involved in the action sequences.