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Best 1 Law & Order
Law & Order

Law & Order, debuting in 1990, pioneered the 'ripples' effect, showcasing both the police investigation and the subsequent legal proceedings. Its longevity stems from its adaptable format, allowing fo...

9.4 Excellent
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2 L.A. Noire
L.A. Noire

L.A. Noire puts you in the shoes of a police detective in 1940s Los Angeles. The game's groundbreaking facial animation technology allows you to read suspects' expressions during interrogations, addin...

9.2 Excellent
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3 Unnatural
Unnatural

Unnatural is a unique blend of medical drama and supernatural mystery. It follows a team of doctors who investigate deaths that appear to be natural but are suspected to be caused by supernatural forc...

9.0 Excellent
4 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

Law & Order: SVU, a cornerstone of the Law & Order franchise, focuses on the New York City Police Department's Special Victims Unit, handling sexually based crimes. It distinguishes itself through its...

8.8 Very Good
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5 NCIS
NCIS

NCIS, launched in 2003, blends procedural elements with strong character development and a touch of humor. Focusing on investigations involving the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, the show's appeal lies i...

8.6 Very Good
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6 MicroMacro: Crime City
MicroMacro: Crime City

MicroMacro: Crime City is a unique roll-and-write (though primarily a hidden object game) where players investigate crimes in a sprawling, detailed city map. Dice rolls provide clues and guide players...

8.6 Very Good
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7 The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov
The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov

The Caves of Steel combines science fiction with detective fiction, set in a claustrophobic, overcrowded future city. A human detective is partnered with a robot to solve a murder, exploring themes of...

8.6 Very Good
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8 The Thursday Murder Club - Richard Osman
The Thursday Murder Club - Richard Osman

Richard Osman's 'The Thursday Murder Club' introduces four unlikely friends in a retirement village who investigate local crimes. Elizabeth, Joyce, Ibrahim, and Ron, each with unique skills and backgr...

8.4 Very Good
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9 The Bone Orchard
The Bone Orchard

The Bone Orchard by Lyra Blackwood is a gritty urban fantasy novel featuring a supernatural detective investigating a series of bizarre murders in a rain-soaked city. Blackwoods writing is sharp and w...

8.4 Very Good
10 Veronica Mars
Veronica Mars

Veronica Mars, a teen noir detective series, was cancelled by UPN in 2004 after one season, then again by The CW in 2007 after a brief revival. The show followed Veronica, a sharp and resourceful teen...

8.4 Very Good
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11 The Mentalist
The Mentalist

The Mentalist, airing from 2008 to 2015, follows a former con artist who uses his observational skills to assist the California Bureau of Investigation in solving crimes while secretly seeking revenge...

8.3 Very Good
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12 Street Legal
Street Legal

Street Legal is a Canadian legal drama that focuses on public interest law and social justice issues. The series follows a team of lawyers who represent marginalized communities and fight for their ri...

8.3 Very Good
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13 Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game
Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game

Detective: A Modern Crime Board Game blends social deduction with cooperative investigation. Players work together to solve crime cases using evidence and witness testimonies, but one player may be a...

8.2 Very Good
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14 Hawaii Five-0
Hawaii Five-0

The 2010 reboot of 'Hawaii Five-0' updates the original 1968 series for a modern audience. It follows a state-level task force led by Lieutenant Commander Steve McGarrett, who is assigned to combat se...

8.2 Very Good
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15 ID: INVADED
ID: INVADED

ID: INVADED is a crime thriller anime that utilizes a unique virtual reality technology to reconstruct crime scenes and enter the memories of suspects. The series follows Kozu, a former detective, who...

8.0 Very Good
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16 Lie to Me
Lie to Me

Lie to Me, airing from 2009 to 2011, centered on a behavioral psychologist who could detect deception through microexpressions. The shows appeal lay in its exploration of human behavior and the scienc...

7.9 Good
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17 Bones
Bones

Bones is a studio known for its action-packed shonen anime and its commitment to detailed animation. They are responsible for popular series like *Fullmetal Alchemist*, *My Hero Academia*, and *Magi:...

7.9 Good
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18 Detective Comics (New 52)
Detective Comics (New 52)

Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's run on Detective Comics during the New 52 era revitalized the title, focusing on the Bat-Family and their efforts to protect Gotham City. The series features intricate...

7.9 Good
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19 Sherlock
Sherlock

The BBCs Sherlock is a modern update of the classic Sherlock Holmes stories, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman. The series reimagines Conan Doyles tales for a contemporary audience, ret...

7.9 Good
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20 Psych!
Psych!

Psych! is a party game where players create fake answers to real trivia questions and try to trick their friends into choosing them. The game is easy to learn and provides endless entertainment as pla...

7.7 Good
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21 The Caves of Steel (Graphic Novel Adaptation) by Isaac Asimov
The Caves of Steel (Graphic Novel Adaptation) by Isaac Asimov

This is a graphic novel adaptation of Asimov's *The Caves of Steel*. The visual format makes the story more accessible to those who might find the original prose dense or intimidating. The artwork is...

7.6 Good
22 Alphas
Alphas

Alphas is a procedural drama centered around a team of individuals with extraordinary abilities. The show explores the challenges and responsibilities that come with having superpowers while investiga...

7.5 Good
23 Numbers (Apple)
Numbers (Apple)

Numbers is Apple's spreadsheet application, known for its beautiful design and ease of use. While it lacks the deep AI integration of Excel or Google Sheets, it is a fantastic tool for creating visual...

7.5 Good
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24 Sleepy Hollow (2013-2017)
Sleepy Hollow (2013-2017)

Sleepy Hollow reimagines the classic 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' by introducing Ichabod Crane to a modern-day world filled with supernatural creatures and ancient mysteries. The series blends histor...

7.3 Good
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25 Rizzoli & Isles
Rizzoli & Isles

Rizzoli & Isles, running from 2010 to 2016, centered on the partnership between a tough Boston police detective and a brilliant medical examiner. The shows appeal lay in its strong female leads and th...

7.2 Good
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26 Chronicles of Crime  Legacy
Chronicles of Crime Legacy

Chronicles of Crime Legacy combines investigation and crime-solving with a legacy campaign. Players use virtual reality technology to examine crime scenes and interrogate suspects. The legacy element...

6.9 Fair
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27 Early Edition
Early Edition

Early Edition, running from 1996 to 1998, combined science fiction with a procedural crime drama. The show followed a man who receives a newspaper from the future, detailing crimes that are about to h...

5.8 Average
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28 Reacher
Reacher

Based on Lee Child's Jack Reacher novels, this Amazon Prime Video series delivers relentless action and a satisfyingly straightforward plot. Alan Ritchson embodies the titular character, a former mili...

5.8 Average
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29 Diagnosis: Murder
Diagnosis: Murder

Diagnosis: Murder, airing from 1997 to 2001, presented a unique blend of medical drama and crime-solving, featuring a physician who consults with the police to solve cases. The shows appeal lay in its...

5.5 Average
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