10 Movies & Shows Like 88 (2015)

Description: A moody detective series set in rural Sweden, focusing on a troubled investigator solving crimes while grappling with personal demons and the bleakness of human nature.

Fact: Kenneth Branagh learned Swedish for the role and insisted on performing without an accent coach. The show's distinctive yellow color palette reflects the melancholy tone of the stories.

Description: A intense psychological crime drama featuring a brilliant but troubled detective whose personal life becomes dangerously entangled with his professional cases.

Fact: Idris Elba's portrayal of Luther was so iconic that the character's signature coat became a fashion item. The series was originally conceived as a six-episode story but expanded due to popularity.

Description: A Nordic noir series that explores complex criminal investigations, often highlighting societal issues and featuring deeply flawed yet compelling protagonists.

Fact: The original Danish-Swedish collaboration inspired multiple international remakes, including 'The Tunnel' and 'The Bridge (US/Mexico)'. The iconic Öresund Bridge serves as a central plot device.

Description: A haunting crime mystery set in a remote location, exploring dark secrets beneath the surface of a seemingly peaceful community, with strong female leads and psychological depth.

Fact: The series was filmed in New Zealand, standing in for the story's Australian setting. Jane Campion became the first female director to win the Palme d'Or at Cannes, and brought her distinctive visual style to this project.

Description: A gritty British crime drama that combines police procedural elements with deep character studies, set against the backdrop of a working-class community.

Fact: The title refers to the nickname for the Calder Valley where the series is set, ironically contrasting with the dark subject matter. Writer Sally Wainwright based some characters on real people she knew growing up in Yorkshire.

Description: A gripping crime drama that delves into the emotional and psychological impact of a murder on a small, close-knit community, with a slow-burning mystery at its core.

Fact: The show was filmed on location in Dorset, England, and its stunning coastal landscapes became almost a character in themselves. It revitalized the crime drama genre with its character-driven storytelling.

Description: A tense cat-and-mouse crime drama that explores the psychology of both hunter and hunted, with a strong focus on character development and psychological realism.

Fact: Gillian Anderson's character was one of the first female detectives in television to be portrayed as both highly competent and emotionally complex. The series was shot entirely in Northern Ireland.

Description: A atmospheric crime drama set in the remote Scottish islands, where isolation and close community ties both help and hinder murder investigations.

Fact: Despite being set in Shetland, much of the filming actually occurs in mainland Scotland. The show is based on novels by crime writer Ann Cleeves, who also created Vera.

Description: A chilling historical horror-drama that blends psychological tension with survival themes, set in an isolated and harsh environment where characters face both external and internal threats.

Fact: The series is based on the novel by Dan Simmons, which fictionalizes the real-life Franklin Expedition's doomed Arctic journey. It features supernatural elements intertwined with historical events.

Description: A dark psychological crime thriller featuring a detective with a fractured personal life who becomes dangerously immersed in her investigations, blurring professional and personal boundaries.

Fact: Creator Hans Rosenfeldt also created 'The Bridge'. The lead character's dissociative episodes were inspired by real cases of fugue states in police officers.