[TV] TV recommendations that are similar to Strike?

[Green Cross Code Man]

Mrs GCCM and myself really enjoyed the detective drama Strike. She likes all sorts of this kind of thing, but leans towards more serious dark stuff, whilst I prefer something more lighthearted, humorous and less realistic. We both like the process of following clues that lead to elimination of suspects and then a grand denouement a la Sherlock or Christie. Strike seemed to strike (no pun intended) a good spot but was helped by having a charismatic lead actor.

Are there any other similar cop/detective dramas of that ilk out there?

 

[The Clamp]

Hmm. Luther perhaps? Although it gets rather ridiculous in parts, it’s good.

Some others;


River

Murphy’s Law

Vincent

Wire in the blood

Missing / Baptiste

The Investigation - drama about that real life weirdo who killed a journalist in his home - made submarine. I thought this was brilliant.

And there’s endless foreign detective series on Walter Presents in C4



I don’t know how well these have dated but I remember enjoying them at the time.



If I think of any more, I’ll post.

 

[Terry Butcher Tribute Act]

Jonathan Creek

 

[The Clamp]

Wallander was great. The Ken Branagh version. Really liked that.

I don’t know why it’s typing in italics?

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

Thanks @Clamp! I'll check those out, your first suggestion is good, we like Luther and I reckon it's pretty similar to Strike.

 

[Icy Gull]

Marker, may have been called Public Eye in the UK

Not sure it’s available any more.

Shoestring as well

edit - yes it is !

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

Jonathan Creek

Good suggestion, like Luther, we have watched it and enjoyed it.

 

[AmexRuislip]

Mrs GCCM and myself really enjoyed the detective drama Strike. She likes all sorts of this kind of thing, but leans towards more serious dark stuff, whilst I prefer something more lighthearted, humorous and less realistic. We both like the process of following clues that lead to elimination of suspects and then a grand denouement a la Sherlock or Christie. Strike seemed to strike (no pun intended) a good spot but was helped by having a charismatic lead actor.

Are there any other similar cop/detective dramas of that ilk out there?

The Bridge
The Capture

 

[The Clamp]

I remember watching the first Strike and then searching for similar. It’s tricky because strike really is a cut above most detective dramas but there are some good ones out there.

 

[The Clamp]

Some more I really liked

The Bay

Deceit

Manhunt - particularly good. With Martin Clunes. True cases. He is absolutely fantastic in it as the real life detective.

The Fall - Gillian Anderson, anyone?

Save Me - another great one with Lenny James. Highly recommend.

 

[Jimmy Come Lately]

I assume you've seen them back in the day but your description of a sweet spot between cheerful and dark with good clues immediately made me think of Inspector Morse. All available on ITVX and well worth revisiting.

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

I assume you've seen them back in the day but your description of a sweet spot between cheerful and dark with good clues immediately made me think of Inspector Morse. All available on ITVX and well worth revisiting.

Yes, missed Morse somehow when it came out, but have recently started watching. Another charismatic actor whom we love.

 

[AmexRuislip]

Mrs GCCM and myself really enjoyed the detective drama Strike. She likes all sorts of this kind of thing, but leans towards more serious dark stuff, whilst I prefer something more lighthearted, humorous and less realistic. We both like the process of following clues that lead to elimination of suspects and then a grand denouement a la Sherlock or Christie. Strike seemed to strike (no pun intended) a good spot but was helped by having a charismatic lead actor.

Are there any other similar cop/detective dramas of that ilk out there?

The Nordic Nois version......


The Tunnel, UK adaptation of the Bridge

 

[Icy Gull]

Yes, missed Morse somehow when it came out, but have recently started watching. Another charismatic actor who we love.

Endeavour is even better imo

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

Endeavour is even better imo

Thanks will check that out as I like that link to Morse!

 

[Weststander]

Have you got TV access to Amazon Prime eg through a firestick?

Bosch is brilliant.
Goliath is very good.


Then these are 10/10 Nordic Noir, fitting the bill:
Wallender - any of them, there are several TV and movie versions.
The Killing
The Bridge

 

[Green Cross Code Man]

Have you got TV access to Amazon Prime eg through a firestick?

Bosch is brilliant.
Goliath is very good.


Then these are 10/10 Nordic Noir, fitting the bill:
Wallender - any of them, there are several TV and movie versions.
The Killing
The Bridge

Have chromecast, a smart tv and so have easy access to Prime. Thanks for the suggestions, there are a load of great choices in your post and in previous ones too.

 

[Weststander]

Have chromecast, a smart tv and so have easy access to Prime. Thanks for the suggestions, there are a load of great choices in your post and in previous ones too.

You got me looking for myself too . This webpage is informative.
https://www.looper.com/784879/shows-like-bosch-you-should-watch-next/

 

[Comrade Sam]

There's Strike, by the Comic Strip and Strike by Sergei Eisenstein. Both awesome, but not about detectives though.

 

[Binney on acid]

Marker, may have been called Public Eye in the UK

Not sure it’s available any more.

Shoestring as well

edit - yes it is !

'Public eye' was great ! I seem to recollect that a lot of the early issues were simply destroyed, rather than being allowed to occupy valuable storage space. Wasn't some of it filmed in Brighton ?