From hard-hitting dramas to tongue-in-cheek crime thrillers, on Freeview Play you'll find an array of must-watch crime dramas. To help you choose, we've put together our current top ten so you can get stuck in to some great TV.
Guilt, BBC iPlayer
In this dark and suspenseful thriller, two brothers from Edinburgh appear to have successfully committed a crime, but their relief is short-lived as they realise that they cannot rely on anyone, not even each other. Mark Bonnar stars in this tension-filled tale packed with unexpected turns.
Blue Lights, BBC iPlayer
Belfast-based crime thriller. Three police recruits are struggling under immense pressure as they confront criminal gangs and navigate communities torn apart by division. With trust hard to come by, the odds are against them, and it's unlikely that all three will make it out unscathed.
Deadwater Fell, Channel 4
David Tenant goes back to his Broadchurch roots in this gripping drama about a small community rocked by a devastating house fire. As investigations into the fire reveal something sinister, the villagers must pick through the ashes to find answers. Was it a tragic accident or something more troubling?
Broadchurch, ITVX
While it may be more than 10 years since it came out, Broadchurch is a must-watch when it comes to crime drama boxsets. Starring David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Jodie Whittaker and many more famous faces, this British crime drama series follows the investigation into the murder of an 11-year-old boy in a small coastal town. Exploring the impact of the crime on a tight-knit community and the media frenzy that follows, this fast-paced thriller is always a great choice.
Crime, ITVX
Irvine Welsh's Crime is a gritty crime drama set in Edinburgh. The show follows a group of criminals as they navigate the city's seedy underbelly, from drug dealing and money laundering to extortion and murder. With complex characters, dark humour, and a raw, unflinching style, Crime offers a compelling look at the lives of those on the wrong side of the law and the moral compromises they must make to survive in a harsh and unforgiving world.
Unforgotten, ITVX
Starring Nicola Walker and Sanjeev Bhaskar, Unforgotten follows DCI Cassie Stuart and DI Sunny Khan as they investigate historic cold cases. Known for its intricate storytelling, each season uncovers a new mystery involving a previously unidentified victim whose body is discovered years after their death. As Cassie and Sunny delve deeper into the past, they unravel secrets and hidden connections that lead them to a network of suspects with their own complex motives and dark histories.
The Capture, BBC iPlayer
Can you really believe what you see? An ambitious young DCI enters the terrifying world of deepfake technology as the fabric of reality starts to fray. Starring Holliday Grainger, you'll find yourself instantly hooked on this unique crime drama which will have you questioning everything you see on screen.
No Offence, Channel 4
Outrageous police procedural series from the writer of Shameless, starring Joanna Scanlan, Elaine Cassidy and Alexandra Roach. Set in Manchester and led by the tough and unorthodox DI Vivienne Deering, the team tackles complex and often bizarre cases, from serial killers and gangsters to vigilantes and corrupt politicians.
Before We Die, Channel 4
In this unpredictable crime thriller, Lesley Sharp stars as a detective who faces impossible choices in a murky world where loyalties are tested and lines are blurred. With Patrick Gibson and Vincent Regan, Before We Die will have you hooked from the first epsiode.
The Catch, My5
Tense psychological thriller starring Jason Watkins, Poppy Gilbert and Aneurin Barnard. Ed Collier is a struggling fisherman on the south-west coast of England. When his daughter Abbie introduces her new boyfriend Ryan, Ed is suspicious of the young, handsome, rich and successful man. Ed teams up with Abbie's ex-boyfriend, George, to investigate Ryan's past and discovers something alarming when he follows Ryan to the red-light district and films him with a young woman.
If you have a Freeview Play TV you can find more of our on demand recommendations on Channel 100.
