Here’s a list of the most captivating 2010s crime dramas, handpicked by users. These shows take you on thrilling journeys through the world of crime, with law enforcement agents on the hunt, lawyers navigating complex legal systems, and even school teachers turned unexpected masterminds. The TV landscape of the decade truly had something for everyone, whether you prefer the intense storytelling of Ozark or the lighter, yet still thrilling, format of The Blacklist. So, which 2010s crime shows do you believe reign supreme?
This compilation features some truly remarkable shows from the 2010s crime drama genre. In the previous decade, Idris Elba mesmerized audiences as the drug lord Stringer Bell in The Wire, but in the 2010s, he took on the role of the determined detective John Luther in Luther. Both shows pushed boundaries, blurring the lines between good and bad, and challenging traditional notions of law enforcement and criminals. Another group of shows that dared to explore the complexities of morality were Homeland, Dexter, and Fargo. Each possessed its own unique tone, yet held viewers spellbound. And let’s not forget about the shows that skillfully blended dark and shocking moments with humor, like Barry and Killing Eve.
So, which 2010s crime dramas do you believe deserve recognition? Did your favorite shows make the cut? Share your thoughts and see how your top picks fare among the other detective shows that captivated audiences throughout the decade.
1. Breaking Bad
Premiered: January 20, 2008
Actors: Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn
2. Criminal Minds
Premiered: September 22, 2005
Actors: Joe Mantegna, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness
3. Dexter
Premiered: October 1, 2006
Actors: Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, C.S. Lee
4. Mindhunter
Premiered: October 13, 2017
Actors: Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany, Anna Torv
5. Justified
Premiered: March 16, 2010
Actors: Timothy Olyphant, Walton Goggins, Nick Searcy
6. The Blacklist
Premiered: September 23, 2013
Actors: James Spader, Diego Klattenhoff, Hisham Tawfiq
7. The Mentalist
Premiered: September 23, 2008
Actors: Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang
8. Sherlock
Premiered: July 25, 2010
Actors: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Andrew Scott
9. NCIS
Premiered: September 23, 2003
Actors: Sean Murray, Wilmer Valderrama, Brian Dietzen
10. Bones
Premiered: September 13, 2005
Actors: Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, T.J. Thyne
11. Castle
Premiered: March 9, 2009
Actors: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan
