10 Shows Like McCallum (1997) to Watch Next

Description: A long-running procedural that splits its focus between police investigations and legal proceedings, offering a comprehensive look at the criminal justice system.

Fact: The show's format, which divides episodes into 'the investigation' and 'the prosecution,' has been widely imitated but rarely duplicated with the same success.

Description: A forensic pathology drama that delves into solving crimes through meticulous scientific analysis, focusing on the intersection of medicine and law enforcement.

Fact: Originally based on a book by Nigel McCrery, a former murder squad detective. The show has been praised for its realistic portrayal of forensic science.

Description: Pioneered the forensic crime drama genre, showcasing detailed scientific methods to solve crimes, with a strong emphasis on evidence and technology.

Fact: The show's popularity led to a real-life phenomenon known as the 'CSI Effect,' where jurors expect more forensic evidence in trials.

Description: A procedural drama focusing on a team of special agents solving crimes related to the Navy and Marine Corps, combining military intrigue with forensic science.

Fact: NCIS is a spin-off of the show JAG and has spawned multiple spin-offs itself, making it one of the most successful franchises in TV history.

Description: Focuses on the FBI's Behavioral Analysis Unit, profiling criminals to solve violent crimes, with a strong emphasis on psychological and behavioral science.

Fact: The show's writers often consult with real FBI profilers to ensure accuracy in depicting criminal behavior and investigative techniques.

Description: Centers on a deputy police chief with a knack for interrogations, blending procedural crime-solving with intense character-driven drama.

Fact: The show was notable for its strong female lead and was one of the highest-rated cable dramas during its run, leading to the spin-off 'Major Crimes.'

Description: Centers around a forensic anthropologist and an FBI agent solving crimes by examining human remains, blending science, crime-solving, and character-driven narratives.

Fact: The character of Dr. Temperance Brennan is loosely based on real-life forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs, who also writes the novels the series is adapted from.

Description: Features a former psychic medium using his keen observational skills to assist law enforcement, focusing on psychological profiling and deception.

Fact: The character of Patrick Jane was inspired by real-life mentalists and psychics who have worked with law enforcement, though the show takes creative liberties.

Description: Follows a detective and a medical examiner whose partnership solves crimes in Boston, blending forensic science with strong character dynamics.

Fact: The series is based on characters created by crime novelist Tess Gerritsen, who originally envisioned them as supporting characters in her books.

Description: A procedural drama that revisits unsolved crimes, using modern forensic techniques and emotional storytelling to bring closure to old cases.

Fact: Each episode typically features a mix of contemporary investigations and flashbacks to the time of the original crime, often set to period-appropriate music.