If you loved the suspense and tropical intrigue of 'Murder in Paradise' (1990), you're in for a treat! This article explores 10 similar movies and shows that capture the same thrilling atmosphere, mysterious plots, and exotic settings. Whether you're a fan of crime dramas, whodunits, or tropical noir, these recommendations will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Murder, She Wrote (1984)
Description: A classic whodunit series with a beloved amateur sleuth solving crimes in a small coastal town.
Fact: At its peak, the show was watched by over 40 million viewers per episode in the United States alone.
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Midsomer Murders (1997)
Description: A long-running British detective series known for its picturesque rural settings and intricate murder plots.
Fact: The fictional county of Midsomer has one of the highest murder rates per capita in television history.
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Vera (2011)
Description: A gritty British crime drama featuring a no-nonsense detective solving complex cases in Northumberland.
Fact: The character of Vera Stanhope was created by crime writer Ann Cleeves, who also wrote the Shetland series.
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Death in Paradise (2011)
Description: A light-hearted detective series set in a tropical paradise, blending murder mysteries with humor and scenic beauty.
Fact: The show was originally intended to be set in the Caribbean but was filmed in Guadeloupe due to its French infrastructure.
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Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries (2012)
Description: A stylish period detective drama featuring a charismatic female sleuth solving crimes in 1920s Melbourne.
Fact: The show is based on a series of novels by Kerry Greenwood and has a dedicated fanbase known as 'Phryne Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries'.
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Father Brown (2013)
Description: A cozy mystery series featuring a Catholic priest who solves crimes in a quaint English village.
Fact: The character of Father Brown was created by G.K. Chesterton and first appeared in short stories in
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The Paradise (2012)
Description: A period drama set in a glamorous department store, with romantic entanglements and intrigue.
Fact: The series is based on Émile Zola's novel 'Au Bonheur des Dames,' though it relocates the story to Victorian England.
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Shetland (2013)
Description: A atmospheric crime drama set in the remote Shetland Islands, blending mystery with stunning landscapes.
Fact: The show is based on the novels by Ann Cleeves and has been praised for its authentic portrayal of island life.
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The Brokenwood Mysteries (2014)
Description: A New Zealand-based detective series with a mix of quirky characters and scenic countryside backdrops.
Fact: The show's title refers to a fictional town, but it is filmed in various locations around Auckland.
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Grantchester (2014)
Description: A period detective series set in 1950s England, featuring a crime-solving vicar and a local detective.
Fact: The show is based on 'The Grantchester Mysteries' novels by James Runcie, inspired by his father who was a real-life vicar.
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