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Cardinal

Cardinal

Police Procedural Canadian Detective Dark 2010S Ctv Drama

"Cardinal" is a Canadian crime drama television series that aired on CTV from 2017 to 2020, adapted from the John Cardinal novel series written by Giles Blunt. The show stars Billy Campbell as Detective John Cardinal and Karine Vanasse as Detective Lise Delorme, who work together to solve complex mu...

7.9 Good

apps Top Cardinal Alternatives

The top alternative to Cardinal in 2026 is The Killing (Danish) with a score of 9.2/10, followed by Unnatural (8.6) and MIU404 (8.4).

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The Killing (Danish)

The Killing (Danish)

Forbrydelsen, also known as The Killing, is a critically acclaimed Danish police procedural series broadcast on DR1 from...

Danish Detective 2000S Nordic Noir
9.2 Excellent
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Unnatural

Unnatural

Unnatural is a Japanese police procedural and forensic television drama that aired on TBS in 2018. Written by Akiko Nogi...

Drama Japanese 2010S Forensic
8.6 Great
3
MIU404

MIU404

MIU404 is a Japanese police procedural television drama written by Akiko Nogi and broadcast on the TBS network in 2020....

Drama Japanese Detective 2020S
8.4 Great
4
Dark Winds

Dark Winds

Dark Winds is an AMC television series that premiered in 2022, adapting Tony Hillerman's mystery novels featuring Navajo...

Drama Detective Native American 2020S
8.2 Great
5
Inspector Lewis

Inspector Lewis

Inspector Lewis is a British detective drama that aired on ITV from 2006 to 2015, serving as a spin-off of the long-runn...

Detective British 2000S Spin Off
8.1 Great
6
Wallander (BBC)

Wallander (BBC)

Wallander is a British television series broadcast on BBC One from 2008 to 2016, starring Kenneth Branagh as the fiction...

Detective British Bbc 2000S
8.1 Great
7
19-2

19-2

19-2 is a Canadian police procedural television series set in Montreal that depicts the professional and personal lives...

Police Drama Canadian 2010S
8.1 Great
8
Wisting

Wisting

Wisting is a Norwegian crime drama television series that premiered on TV 2 Norway in 2019. Based on the novels of Jørn...

Norwegian Detective 2010S Nordic Noir
7.5 Good
9
The Break

The Break

La Trêve (released internationally as The Break) is a French-language Belgian crime drama television series that premier...

Drama Detective Belgian 2010S
7.4 Good
10
The Killing (US)

The Killing (US)

Developed by Veena Sud, The Killing is an American crime drama that aired on AMC from 2011 to 2014, concluding on Netfli...

Drama Detective 2010S Amc
7.3 Good
11
Brokenwood Mysteries

Brokenwood Mysteries

The Brokenwood Mysteries is a New Zealand television detective drama series that premiered in 2014. The show is set in t...

Drama New Zealand Detective 2010S
7.3 Good
12
Vienna Blood

Vienna Blood

Vienna Blood is a television period drama and police procedural co-produced by the BBC and ORF, premiering in 2019. Set...

Austrian Detective Period 2010S
7.2 Good
13
Professor T (Belgian)

Professor T (Belgian)

Professor T is a Belgian police procedural crime drama that aired on VTM from 2015 to 2018, starring Koen De Bouck as Ja...

Drama Detective Belgian 2010S
7.1 Good
14
Those Who Kill (Danish)

Those Who Kill (Danish)

"Den som dræber" (Those Who Kill) is a Danish crime drama series that premiered on TV2 Danmark in 2011. The series follo...

Danish Detective Dark 2010S
7.0 Good
15
Republic of Doyle

Republic of Doyle

Republic of Doyle is a Canadian comedy-drama television series that aired on CBC from January 6, 2010, to December 10, 2...

Drama Canadian Detective 2000S
6.9 Fair
16
Dicte

Dicte

A Danish crime drama (TV2, 2013–2016) based on Elsebeth Egholm's novels, following Aarhus investigative journalist Dicte...

Danish Drama Detective 2010S
6.7 Fair
17
Queens of Mystery

Queens of Mystery

A British ITV mystery series (2019) set in an English village, featuring three eccentric crime-writing aunts who assist...

Detective British Comedy Drama 2010S
6.6 Fair
18
Coroner

Coroner

Canadian procedural starring Serinda Swan as Toronto coroner Jenny Cooper, which premiered on CBC in 2019 and was later...

Drama Canadian 2010S Cbc
6.6 Fair
19
Unit 42

Unit 42

A Belgian French-language crime series (RTBF, 2017–2020) pairing a street-experienced detective with a tech specialist t...

Tech Detective Belgian 2010S
6.4 Fair
20
Agatha Raisin

Agatha Raisin

A British Sky One comedy-mystery series (from 2016) based on M.C. Beaton's novels, following a retired London PR executi...

Detective Comedy British 2010S
6.2 Fair

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative Score vs Cardinal Action
The Killing (Danish)
The Killing (Danish)
Police Procedural Danish Detective 2000S
9.2 Excellent +1.3 Compare
Unnatural
Unnatural
Police Procedural Drama Japanese 2010S
8.6 Great +0.7 Compare
MIU404
MIU404
Police Procedural Drama Japanese Detective
8.4 Great +0.5 Compare
Dark Winds
Dark Winds
Police Procedural Drama Detective Native American
8.2 Great +0.3 Compare
Inspector Lewis
Inspector Lewis
Police Procedural Detective British 2000S
8.1 Great +0.2 Compare
Wallander (BBC)
Wallander (BBC)
Police Procedural Detective British Bbc
8.1 Great +0.2 Compare
19-2
19-2
Police Procedural Police Drama Canadian
8.1 Great +0.2 Compare
Wisting
Wisting
Police Procedural Norwegian Detective 2010S
7.5 Good -0.4 Compare
The Break
The Break
Police Procedural Drama Detective Belgian
7.4 Good -0.5 Compare
The Killing (US)
The Killing (US)
Police Procedural Drama Detective 2010S
7.3 Good -0.6 Compare

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help Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best alternatives to Cardinal?
The top alternatives to Cardinal in 2026 include The Killing (Danish), Unnatural, MIU404, Dark Winds, Inspector Lewis. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Cardinal compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Cardinal scores 7.9/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Cardinal worth it in 2026?
Cardinal scores 7.9/10 in the Police Procedural category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.
What is the best free alternative to Cardinal?
Several alternatives to Cardinal offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from Cardinal?
Common reasons users look for Cardinal alternatives include pricing, specific feature gaps, better integration needs, or simply exploring newer options. Our objective scoring helps you compare without bias.
How many alternatives to Cardinal are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Cardinal in the Police Procedural category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Cardinal alternative has the highest rating?
The Killing (Danish) currently holds the highest rating among Cardinal alternatives with a score of 9.2/10.
Can I use The Killing (Danish) instead of Cardinal?
The Killing (Danish) is one of the top-rated alternatives to Cardinal. While they serve similar purposes in the Police Procedural space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Cardinal?
Pricing varies among Cardinal alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Police Procedural category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are Cardinal alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
Lunoo uses an AI-powered scoring system that analyzes category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, recency, and value to provide 0 to 10 scores. Rankings are updated continuously.
Cardinal vs The Killing (Danish): which is better?
Cardinal scores 7.9/10 while The Killing (Danish) scores 9.2/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Cardinal vs Unnatural: which is better?
Cardinal scores 7.9/10 while Unnatural scores 8.6/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Cardinal vs MIU404: which is better?
Cardinal scores 7.9/10 while MIU404 scores 8.4/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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