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Best 1 Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan Doyle)
Sherlock Holmes (Arthur Conan Doyle)

The quintessential consulting detective, Holmes remains the gold standard for deductive reasoning. His methodsobservation, scientific application, and flawless logicset the benchmark for the genre. He...

9.70 Brilliant
2 True Detective
True Detective

True Detective (Season 1) remains a landmark achievement in crime television. Its atmospheric cinematography, philosophical musings, and exceptional performances by Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harre...

9.04 Brilliant
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3 Oldboy
Oldboy

A man imprisoned for 15 years is mysteriously released and sets out to discover who imprisoned him and why, seeking retribution.

8.85 Excellent
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4 The Usual Suspects (1995)
The Usual Suspects (1995)

This film is a masterclass in misdirection, functioning like a heist where the greatest prize is the truth itself. The narrative structure is built around withholding information, leading the audience...

8.71 Excellent
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5 Sherlock (BBC)
Sherlock (BBC)

The BBC's 'Sherlock' reimagines Arthur Conan Doyle's classic detective stories for the 21st century. Benedict Cumberbatch delivers a captivating performance as the brilliant but socially awkward Sherl...

8.66 Excellent
6 Stranger (Secret Forest)
Stranger (Secret Forest)

A emotionless prosecutor and a passionate detective team up to uncover corruption within the justice system. Brilliant writing and twists.

8.65 Excellent
7 Zodiac
Zodiac

Zodiac is a meticulously researched and gripping procedural thriller based on the true story of the Zodiac Killer. Finchers dedication to accuracy and detail creates an immersive experience, drawing t...

8.64 Excellent
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8 The Usual Suspects
The Usual Suspects

Bryan Singer's 'The Usual Suspects' is a brilliantly crafted crime thriller centered around a group of criminals brought together for a seemingly random heist that spirals into a complex web of decept...

8.60 Excellent
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9 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable

The year is 1999. Morioh, a normally quiet and peaceful town, has recently become a hotbed of strange activity. Joutarou Kuujou, now a marine biologist, heads to the mysterious town to meet Jousuke Hi...

8.38 Excellent
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10 Lupin the Third Part 5
Lupin the Third Part 5

Genius thief Arsene Lupin III—along with the usual crew of Goemon Ishikawa XIII, Fujiko Mine, and Daisuke Jigen—finds himself in modern-day France, where he encounters both new and old adversaries, wi...

8.32 Excellent
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11 Big Little Lies
Big Little Lies

This captivating HBO drama explores the lives of several mothers in a wealthy California seaside town, as they become entangled in a web of secrets and lies. The shows strong performances, compelling...

8.31 Excellent
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12 The Hateful Eight (Extended Version)
The Hateful Eight (Extended Version)

Quentin Tarantino's snowy chamber piece about bounty hunters and outlaws. The extended version adds depth and suspense.

8.27 Excellent
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13 Gone Girl
Gone Girl

Gillian Flynn's 'Gone Girl' remains a benchmark for modern psychological thrillers. The novel's innovative structure, alternating between the perspectives of Nick and Amy Dunne, masterfully manipulate...

8.24 Excellent
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14 Sharp Objects
Sharp Objects

This dark and atmospheric HBO miniseries follows a troubled journalist who returns to her hometown to investigate the murders of two young girls. The shows haunting visuals, unsettling performances, a...

8.22 Excellent
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15 Case Closed
Case Closed

Shinichi Kudou, a high school student of astounding talent in detective work, is well known for having solved several challenging cases. One day, when Shinichi spots two suspicious men and decides to...

8.17 Excellent
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16 The Silent Patient
The Silent Patient

Alex Michaelides' 'The Silent Patient' is a gripping psychological thriller centered around Alicia Berenson, a famous painter who shoots her husband and then refuses to speak. Theo Faber, a criminal p...

8.08 Excellent
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17 Case Closed Movie 06: The Phantom of Baker Street
Case Closed Movie 06: The Phantom of Baker Street

The latest innovation in virtual reality gaming is set for a private showcase, with the children of Japan's elite given the opportunity to playtest it. Unfortunately, their carefree fun is cut short w...

8.05 Excellent
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18 Detective Conan Movie 20: The Darkest Nightmare
Detective Conan Movie 20: The Darkest Nightmare

On a dark night, the Japanese police is raided by a spy. Different countries' intelligence agencies—such as England's MI6, Germany's BND, and America's CIA—as well as the FBI's secret files are going...

8.02 Excellent
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19 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean

Conspiring forces frame Jolyne Kuujou for a reckless crime, landing her in the infamous Green Dolphin Street Jail. Much like her father Joutarou, Jolyne is brash, brave, and just; she rails against he...

8.02 Excellent
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20 Case Closed Movie 03: The Last Wizard of the Century
Case Closed Movie 03: The Last Wizard of the Century

Kaitou Kid dares to challenge the police once more, setting his sights on the Russian Imperial Easter Egg. With the date, time, and place, the Osaka police force scrambles to stop him. But this time,...

7.95 Very Good
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21 Durarara!! x2 Shou
Durarara!! x2 Shou

Although peace has finally returned to Ikebukuro, many of the odd occurrences have become common sights around the city. One such case is the police's constant pursuit of Celty Sturluson, the Headless...

7.84 Very Good
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22 Durarara!! x2 Ten
Durarara!! x2 Ten

In Ikebukuro, the lives of its citizens continue intertwining with each other as if their fates are predestined. Mikado Ryuugamine is now one step closer to his goal of living an exciting life, and in...

7.84 Very Good
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23 Detective Conan Movie 27: The Million-Dollar Pentagram
Detective Conan Movie 27: The Million-Dollar Pentagram

A message has arrived from Kid the Phantom Thief, that he will steal a Japanese sword belonging to the wealthy Onoe Family in Hakodate, Hokkaido. Conan and Heiji Hattori, who happened to be in Hakodat...

7.83 Very Good
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24 Magic Kaito 1412
Magic Kaito 1412

Eight years after the mysterious death of his father, Kaito Kuroba, a slightly mischievous but otherwise ordinary teenager, discovers a shocking secret: the Phantom Thief Kaito Kid—also known as "The...

7.81 Very Good
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25 Case Closed Movie 04: Captured In Her Eyes
Case Closed Movie 04: Captured In Her Eyes

On a rainy afternoon, the Detective Boys witness a murder across the street. Barred by traffic, the culprit slips away and Conan Edogawa is left a single clue by a dying detective. Days later, another...

7.79 Very Good
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26 The Reversal
The Reversal

Michael Connelly's 'The Reversal' is a gripping legal thriller featuring defense attorney Henry Molinaro, who successfully defended a man convicted of murder, only to have the conviction overturned ye...

7.77 Very Good
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27 Detective Conan Movie 10: The Private Eyes' Requiem
Detective Conan Movie 10: The Private Eyes' Requiem

After receiving a strange invitation, Kogorou Mouri pays a visit to the Miracle Land theme park along with his daughter Ran, Conan Edogawa, and the Detective Boys. Once there, Kogorou and Conan are ta...

7.77 Very Good
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28 Case Closed Movie 01: The Time Bombed Skyscraper
Case Closed Movie 01: The Time Bombed Skyscraper

Conan Edogawa is facing a dilemma: Ran Mouri has asked Shinichi Kudou out to the movies and he is unable to provide a convincing excuse not to go. However, when the day of the date arrives, he has mor...

7.73 Very Good
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29 Case Closed Movie 02: The Fourteenth Target
Case Closed Movie 02: The Fourteenth Target

A mysterious attacker has appeared and is assaulting people whose names contain a number from the standard deck of cards in descending order. When Conan Edogawa points out that all the victims are rel...

7.73 Very Good
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30 Lupin the Third Part 4
Lupin the Third Part 4

Lupin the Third Part 4 (1995-1996) represents a return to a more traditional episodic format, with improved animation compared to earlier series. It introduces new characters and expands on existing r...

7.67 Very Good
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