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Crime dramas are some of the biggest hits on Netflix, and British series have become a major reason for that success. They mix smart storytelling with gritty realism, keeping viewers hooked from the first episode to the last. Peaky Blinders is the perfect example of how British crime shows can take over the world. In today’s video, we will check out ten of the best British crime series you can watch right now on Netflix. Make sure to subscribe and drop a comment telling us which one you are excited to watch next. Let’s jump right in.

00:00 – Intro
00:31 – Inside Man
01:25 – Bodyguard
02:28 – Black Doves
03:26 – Bodies
04:41 – Giri/Haji
05:54 – Safe
06:55 – Department Q
08:05 – Top Boy
09:02 – Marcella
10:08 – Adolescence


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00:00Crime dramas are some of the biggest hits on Netflix, and British series have become a major
00:04reason for that success. They mix smart storytelling with gritty realism, keeping viewers hooked from
00:09the first episode to the last. Peaky Blinders is the perfect example of how British crime shows
00:14can take over the world. In today's video, we will check out 10 of the best British crime
00:19series you can watch right now on Netflix. Make sure to subscribe and drop a comment telling us
00:24which one you are excited to watch next. Let's jump right in.
00:27Inside Man
00:29Inside Man comes from Stephen Moffat, the mind behind Sherlock, and it definitely carries his
00:42signature style. The series runs just four episodes, but it packs in plenty of twists,
00:47dark humor, and tense mystery. Stanley Tucci is unforgettable as Jefferson Grief, a brilliant
00:52prisoner on death row who helps solve crimes while playing mind games with everyone around him.
00:57On the other side of the story, David Tennant plays a vicar whose normal life starts falling
01:07apart after one big mistake. The show keeps jumping between nerve-wracking drama and surprisingly funny
01:14moments, making it feel chaotic in the best way. It is not perfect, but once you start watching,
01:18you will want to see how this wild puzzle ends.
01:23Bodyguard
01:24Bodyguard is a British political thriller from Jed Mercurio, the creator of Line of Duty, starring
01:37Richard Madden as a police sergeant with a complex past. He's a war veteran struggling with his personal
01:42demons while working as a protection officer. His latest assignment is guarding the home secretary,
01:47played by Keeley Hawes, who is sharp, cold, and commanding. However, he disagrees with her
01:52politics, which creates a constant undercurrent of conflict.
01:56Cowards and liars.
01:57How do you reckon she'd feel if she got a toast?
02:01Suffering the consequences.
02:03The first episode begins with a tense 10-minute train scene that immediately sets the tone. It doesn't
02:09ease you into the story. It's a high-stakes start that quickly makes clear this isn't a typical
02:13police drama. Madden's performance is exceptional, capturing the internal struggle of a man,
02:18trying to maintain control while unraveling emotionally. His portrayal earned him a golden globe.
02:25Black Doves
02:26If you try and stop me, I will kill you myself.
02:33Black Doves is a sharp, stylish British spy thriller on Netflix that's got more than just
02:39slick action. Keira Knightley plays Helen Webb, a covert agent who's also married to a government
02:44minister. When a personal tragedy hits, she's pulled back into the spy game, teaming up with
02:49her old handler, played by Ben Weishaw. Set during the holidays, the show mixes espionage,
02:54dark humor, and real emotional weight.
02:56A good combination.
02:58We'll be alright, won't we?
03:00Probably.
03:03I left something up there.
03:04Knightley and Weishaw are both solid, and the supporting cast, Sarah Lancashire and Tracy
03:09Ullman, adds even more depth. It looks great, moves fast, and actually gives you a reason to
03:14care. If you're into spy dramas that aren't all Flash and no heart, Black Doves is worth
03:18checking out. And good news, a second season is already on the way.
03:23Bodies
03:23Released in 2023, Bodies is a British limited series that plays with timelines in the most
03:38intriguing way possible. It begins with the discovery of a dead body in London's East End,
03:43but here's the catch. The same exact body appears in four different time periods. From 1890 to 2053,
03:50four detectives across different eras investigate the same corpse, unaware that their actions are
03:55all connected. It's a brilliantly structured thriller adapted from C. Spencer's graphic novel.
04:01Directed by Marco Kreuzbuntner and Hialu Wang, the series blends crime and sci-fi,
04:06casting Kyle Soler, Amaka Okafor, and Stephen Graham.
04:10Brass, isn't it?
04:12But I'm going to tell you everything.
04:15The show shifts tone smoothly as it jumps between Victorian London, post-war Britain,
04:22modern-day chaos, and a dystopian future, revealing how one event ripples the whole timeline.
04:28Bodies is widely praised for its smart writing and unique storytelling. It's a hidden gem in
04:33the thriller genre on Netflix. If you're into time-twisting mysteries, then you just can't
04:37leave this one. Giri Haji is a British-Japanese crime drama co-produced by the BBC and Netflix
04:54that initially flew under the radar. The title translates to Duty Shame, which captures the
04:59core moral conflict of the series. The story follows Kenzo Mori, a Tokyo detective sent to
05:05London to track down his estranged brother, Yuto, a former Yakuza member long-presumed dead.
05:11Yuto is suspected of killing the nephew of a powerful Yakuza boss, a murder that threatens
05:16to spark a violent gang war back in Tokyo.
05:19A split-second decision we make can potentially have a profound effect on everyone around us.
05:26The series stands out for its bold stylistic choices, including anime-inspired visuals,
05:31split-screen storytelling, surreal dream-like sequences such as the rooftop ballet, and
05:37cinematic framing that often feels more like a feature film than television. It blends genres
05:42with remarkable confidence, noir thriller, family drama, philosophical character study,
05:48and even moments of dark humor and romance.
05:50Safe delivers a gripping mystery-thriller experience with fast-paced storytelling that keeps viewers
06:05engaged from start to finish. The series follows a widowed father, played by Michael C. Hall,
06:10whose daughter disappears after a party inside a seemingly perfect, gated community. As he desperately
06:16searches for answers, he uncovers a web of hidden secrets behind closed doors. Each episode introduces
06:22new twists, steadily raising the tension right up to the final reveal.
06:26You're not being back in the army.
06:27Yeah, just like it.
06:29It doesn't add up.
06:31I know you've got your suspicions, but just remember where you are.
06:34While some viewers criticize Hall's British accent, his performance remains emotional and convincing.
06:40The strongest part of the show lies in its ability to keep you guessing throughout. It is a single,
06:45complete season with a proper conclusion, avoiding unnecessary cliffhangers or stretched out plotlines.
06:52Department Q
06:53With the highest rating on IMDb among the Netflix originals in 2025, Department Q is a gritty crime
07:07thriller. Director Scott Frank brings the best-selling Danish novel series by Juicy Adler Olsen
07:12to life in Edinburgh, casting Matthew Goode as Detective Carl Mork, alongside Alexei Manvalov and
07:18Leah Byrne. The story begins with Detective Mork returning to duty after surviving a deadly
07:22shooting that left his partner paralyzed. Reassigned to a basement-based cold case unit dubbed
07:27Department Q, he assembles a squad of misfits.
07:30He feels responsible for what? Everything.
07:37They begin with the mysterious 2020 disappearance of prosecutor Merritt Lingard, uncovering secrets
07:43hidden beneath Scotland's grey skies. Praised for redefining detective-sidekick dynamics through
07:48Akram's nuanced portrayal, Department. Q stands out as one of Netflix's strongest new crime dramas.
07:55Its visual tone of Edinburgh's gothic charm combined with Scott Frank's tight direction makes it both
08:00intense and immersive.
08:03Top Boy
08:04After two seasons, Top Boy was cancelled by Channel 4 in 2014.
08:17Rapper Drake's support for the show helped bring it to Netflix, which reintroduced it to a global audience
08:22and produced three additional seasons. The story unfolds on the Summer House estate in East London,
08:27where Duchesne and Sully partner up to run the drug trade and climb to the top. Their plans quickly
08:32face threats from rival dealers like Kamalik, who steal their product and put everything at risk.
08:38It's all. It's worth losing their people.
08:43Family.
08:44The series presents a raw and honest portrait of London estate life, shaped by poverty,
08:49crime, and difficult choices. Audiences connect deeply with Duchesne,
08:54Sully, and the younger kids because their struggles and ambitions feel real and relatable.
09:00Marcella
09:01Man in the bedroom and bathroom.
09:04Jason came up in the investigation. They were in a relationship.
09:08I knew nothing about Jason and Grace Gibson.
09:10Marcella is a crime thriller and psychological drama spanning three seasons,
09:14co-produced by ITV and Netflix.
09:16The story follows Marcella Backlund, a former detective in London who left the police force
09:21to raise her family. Her life unravels when her husband suddenly leaves her,
09:25just as a new series of murders begins that closely mirrors an old case she never solved.
09:29Returning to work, Marcella becomes increasingly unsure of her own connection to the crimes,
09:34as buried trauma resurfaces.
09:37Gibson has been found dead.
09:38There's evidence to indicate it's our murderer.
09:40Last time you were quite violent. Do you have a feeling that that might have happened again?
09:44The investigation grows more complex with each episode,
09:47packed with twists that constantly change the viewer's understanding of the truth.
09:51With its gritty London setting, intense storytelling, and Anna Friel's powerful performance,
09:56the series rises above typical crime dramas.
09:59It delivers a dark, character-driven mystery that keeps audiences hooked from the very first episode.
10:06Adolescence
10:07Netflix
10:15Adolescence is smashing streaming records and has become the show everyone's talking about.
10:20Even the UK government wants it shown in schools for free.
10:23This four-part British drama is a gripping crime story that dives into youth, violence, and the digital age.
10:29Stephen Graham gives a powerhouse performance as Eddie,
10:32a working-class dad whose life unravels when his 13-year-old son is arrested for murdering a classmate.
10:37Directed by Philip Barantini and written by Jack Thorne,
10:40the series takes a bold approach.
10:42Every episode is filmed in a single, continuous take.
10:51That meant weeks of rehearsals and just two takes per day,
10:56making every moment feel raw and real.
10:58One scene even uses drones for a seamless overhead shot of a crime scene.
11:03Produced by Brad Pitt's Plan B Entertainment,
11:05Adolescence isn't just technically impressive, it hits hard.
11:08It tackles teenage violence and knife crime with brutal honesty,
11:12leaving you with a story that sticks.
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