The Bodyguard stars Keeley Hawes and Richard Madden.
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The festive season is fully underway and its the perfect time to undwind with a perfect crime drama.
From the to , viewers have been left on the edge of their seats with gripping storylines, thrilling whodunits and even sci-fi murder mysteries.
Here are some nail-biting dramas to channel your inner super sleuth, so you can follow the clues and be immersed in riveting mysteries for your binging delight.
Vera stars Brenda Blethyn in the leading role as DCI Vera Stanhope, nearly retired and dealing with the loss of her father.
Vera is passionate about her work and she showcases strong emotions for her co-workers as they investigate complex crimes in Northumberland detemined to deliver justice to the victims.
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Bodyguard is a suspenseful BBC six-part limited series which took viewers by storm, becoming Emmy-nominated and winning two Golden Globes. Richard Madden plays David Budd, a police sergeant suffering from PTSD after his time in the military. He’s assigned to protect an important politician (Keeley Hawes) whose politics he can’t stand.
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New Tricks is a classic British drama which follows three retired police officers reinvetsigating unsolved crimes.
Each epsiode focuses on different crimes and it’s guareteed to leave fans on the edge of their seats as the trio delve into the cold cases.
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Idris Elba left audiences captivated in his psychological role as DCI John Luther whose dedicated work for the Serious Crime Unit became complicated.
Luther’s obsessive nature makes for a compelling main character and the actor’s powerful performance is one of the reasons it became one of the best British crime shows.
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