News and Reviews of the Best Detective Games, Books, Films, TV, Podcasts & More!
This post details today’s chapter in the top true crime podcast, Small Town Murder. Episode 291 STM Express – Nicknames Of Death. The latest episode in the top-rated true crime podcast from Wondery. Hosted by comedians James Pietragallo and Jimmie Whisman. Available to listen to for free now, see below for details.
For more top new true crime and thriller releases on Audible including audiobooks and podcasts, plus top new mysteries to stream on BritBox and Acorn TV see my posts listed below.
This is my top pick for the best crime drama series on Apple TV+, picked from the latest new releases. The top mystery thriller is an Apple TV+ original and so the full series is only available to stream from Apple. AND you can watch the first episode free online with a free Apple account.
For more top crime dramas to watch streaming online including the best new mysteries and thrillers in 2022 AND top mystery audiobooks to look out for this year, see my posts listed below.
Top new crime thriller, Shining Girls an Apple TV plus original. This is an 8-part drama starring Elisabeth Moss. With the season one finale dropping this Friday!
You can check it out for free with an Apple TV+ 7 day trial.
For more top TV crime drama highlights of 2022, see my posts listed below.
This post details all of the Charles Paris Mystery BBC radio plays, listed in order of first airing on radio.
Based on the comedy detective novels by Simon Brett. The first adaptation for BBC Radio 4 starred Francis Matthews. The same book was then adapted again, this time with Bill Nighy starring as the louche actor-turned-amateur detective, Charles Paris.
Details of how to download and/or listen to these brilliant radio 4 mystery dramas online included below.
For more top Britsh comedy crime dramas including TV and films see my posts listed below.
June 2023 Update: A new Bill Nighy BBC R4 adaptation of the first Charles Paris radio play is due out later this month, see below for details!
Now available to stream online free – Cut, Color, Murder, a Hallmark Movie from 2022. The murder of beauty pageant creator leads shrewd hairdresser, Ali Reed to secretly investigate the crime. Much to the exasperation of new police detective, Kyle Crawford!
Starring Julie Gonzalo, Ryan McPartlin, Eva Tamargo and Grace Beedie.
For more top Hallmark TV movies to watch online and details of where to stream them for free, see my posts listed below.
The Afterparty Season 1 starring Tiffany Haddish. New murder mystery comedy series on Apple TV+ starting January 2022.
Watch the first episode free online. (Apple device not required but you will need to register for a free Apple account to watch the free episodes).
Update July 2023: Season 2 now on Apple TV+, for details see my post below.
For more murder mystery comedy TV and movies, see best picks below.
This post details the top UK comedy drama, Succession Season 3. Starring Brian Cox as Logan Roy.
Created by Jesse Armstrong. Available to stream online or get seasons 1-3 as a complete DVD box set. For Succession episode lists for seasons 1, 2 and 4 see my post below.
For more top new UK comedy crime dramas, see my posts listed below.
New out, McDonald & Dodds series 2. ITV’s popular and top-rated detective series, set in the beautiful city of Bath.
Details of this new season 2 including episode guide and cast, below. Available to watch with online streaming on ITV Hub or BritBox. For details of the other seasons in this series – season 1 and 3, see my posts included below.
Plus for more top crime dramas on BritBox, see my posts listed below.
New out this month, McDonald & Dodds series 1 an ITV comedy crime series, set in the beautiful city of Bath. Starring Tala Gouveia as DCI McDonald and Jason Watkins as DS Dodds.
Details of this new season including episode guide and main cast, below. Available to watch with online streaming on ITV Hub or BritBox. For details of the next seasons, see my posts included below.
Plus for more top crime dramas on BritBox, see my posts listed below.
This post details the top UK comedy drama, Succession Season 2. Starring Brian Cox as Logan Roy.
Created by Jesse Armstrong. Available to stream online or get seasons 1-3 as a complete DVD box set. For Succession episode lists for seasons 1, 3 and 4 see my post below.
For more top new UK comedy crime dramas, see my posts listed below.