There’s something undeniably thrilling about the rush of solving a perplexing mystery, isn’t there? It’s a journey as you pick up pieces, interrogate, gather all the information, and finally solve it. Moreover, it is more fun and satisfying to watch such a mystery solved on the screen.
So, get your cunning sharpen your senses, and come along as we explore the top detective series available on Apple TV+ right now. We have handpicked the best detective shows that will offer you absolute thrill and great entertainment.
Best Detective Shows on Apple TV+ Right Now
Black Bird
Creator: Dennis Lehane
Season:1
Number of Episode:6
IMDb:8.1
Rotten Tomatoes:98%
Based on true stories, Black Bird is one of the most thrilling true crime dramas you need to watch. With its powerful narrative and intriguing characters, this show keeps you on the edge of your seat and keeps you asking questions through the character study. Moreover, the drama and detective aspect is too powerful and intrigues you till the end of each episode.
This TV series follows the story of James Keene who was convicted for various charges. But because of his wit and smooth-taking skills, he works up a deal with the FBI to get his pardon. Now, he must find the evidence or find a way to make the possible serial killer confess his crime. You must watch the series to know if he is successful or not.
Slow Horses
Creator: Mick Herron
Season:3
Number of Episode:18
IMDb:8.1
Rotten Tomatoes:97%
This is one of the exhilarating TV series that is fun, exciting, dark, gritty, and very confusing at times. The initial few episodes will urge you to explore more about the world and the absurd characters of the series. There are a few scenes in the series that will take your breath away for a while.
This story follows a team of misfit MI5 agents who are assigned very hard tasks that test their mental strength, led by obnoxious and weird boss, Jackson Lamb. The slow horse gets entangled in a right-wing terror plot. Now, they have to find various information, fight various people, and get to an end to put all the puzzles in place to solve the case.
Defending Jacob
Creator: Mark Bomback
Season:1(Limited Series)
Number of Episode:8
IMDb:7.8
Rotten Tomatoes:70%
It is one of the most intense TV-watching experiences. This series directly plunges you into the depth of Defending Jacob and slowly sinks the audience with the limited episodes as the story progresses. It explores the themes of guilt, innocence, and criminal behavior. It is one of the best-limited series available to watch on Apple TV right now.
It tells the dark and gritting story of an assistant district attorney Andy Barber and his wife. As their 14-year-old is accused of murder and may be involved in murder. So, now Andy is torn between his love and duty. The people investigations will show some shocking revelations, a powerful narrative which in turn also shows the dark past of the Barber family.
The Afterparty
Creator: Christopher Miller
Season:2
Number of Episode:18
IMDb:7.3
Rotten Tomatoes:92%
This is one of the fun murder mystery TV series to watch right now. The unique storytelling and hilarious character will keep you hooked to the screen till the credit roll. This is one of the hilarious take whodunit genres and makes it a very chill watch.
There is a death at the reunion party. So everyone in that party is now suspect. Detective Danner is there is solve the murder and interview every one of them to find who did it. But each character has their own version of the night that leads to the murder. So, who did it? Who is hiding something? To know the answers watch this series.
The Crowded Room
Creator: Akiva Goldsman
Season:1(Limited Series)
Number of Episode:10
IMDb:7.7
Rotten Tomatoes:33%
It is one of the dark and very brutal TV series that is available on Apple TV right now. Its themes, narrative, and characters based on true stories are very dark and powerful. Led by Tom Holland, this series explores the themes of mental illness, trauma, childhood trauma, and much more.
The Crowded Room is a story of Danny Sullivan. He is accused of a crime. Now, when the investigation starts the police and the interrogation team realize the mental state of Sullivan. The series shows the interviews of Danny and Rya. It unfolds various secrets and lets viewers understand Sullivan’s past lives.
Home Before Dark
Creator:Dana Fox,Dara Resnik
Season:2
Number of Episode:20
IMDb:7.4
Rotten Tomatoes:81%
Home Before Dark is a fascinating series that blends crime, mystery, family drama, and detective aspects to tell a captivating story that will keep you wondering even after the credit rolls. This 45-minute-episode series tells the most engaging, visually amazing, and strong series that is a great watch.
It is the story of Hilde Lisko who comes to her small hometown. She is an investigative journalist who is in pursuit of certain truths. In this process, she gets shocking revelations, explores various mysteries and she wants to find the truth.
Shining Girls
Creator: Silka Luisa
Season:1
Number of Episode:8
IMDb:7.4
Rotten Tomatoes:84%
It is very hard to blend Science fiction and detective thriller aspects in a series but Shining Girls pulls off one of the most interesting series to watch. It is very philosophical, dark, full of mystery, and has time-traveling elements.
It tells the story of Kirby Mazrachi who survives the attack but now she is somehow affected. She can seamlessly go through different realities. Now, she ventures to find out what really happened and who is behind all of this. In her journey, she finds the shocking truths and revelations that change her future and her past.
