10 Shows Like Murder in Suburbia (2004)

Description: A long-running British detective drama set in picturesque rural villages, featuring intricate murder mysteries with a mix of dark humor and local eccentricities.

Fact: The fictional county of Midsomer was inspired by the real-life counties of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. The show holds the record for the highest number of on-screen deaths in a British TV series.

Description: A gritty British crime drama featuring a no-nonsense female detective solving complex murder cases in atmospheric Northumberland landscapes.

Fact: The lead character's distinctive hat and macintosh became so iconic they were displayed at the National Theatre. Many episodes are based on novels by Ann Cleeves.

Description: A lighthearted crime drama set on a tropical Caribbean island, combining murder mysteries with fish-out-of-water humor and stunning location scenery.

Fact: The show is filmed on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. It features an ever-changing lead detective role, with each new actor bringing a distinct personality to the character.

Description: A stylish period detective series featuring a glamorous female sleuth solving crimes in 1920s Melbourne, blending murder mysteries with feminist themes and romantic subplots.

Fact: The show's costumes were so historically accurate they were exhibited in museums. It spawned a successful crowdfunded feature film sequel in

Description: A cozy mystery series about a Catholic priest solving crimes in 1950s rural England, blending moral dilemmas with classic whodunit storytelling.

Fact: Based on G.K. Chesterton's short stories written between 1910-

Description: A moody crime drama set in the remote Scottish islands, featuring intricate murder mysteries against breathtaking but bleak landscapes.

Fact: Much of the show is filmed on location in the Shetland Islands, with local residents often appearing as extras. It's based on novels by crime writer Ann Cleeves.

Description: A New Zealand-set crime drama with quirky characters and rural settings, featuring clever murder plots solved by an unconventional detective duo.

Fact: Despite being set in a fictional town, the show is filmed in real locations around Auckland. Each episode features classic country music tracks that tie into the storyline.

Description: A period detective drama set in 1950s England featuring a crime-solving vicar, combining murder mysteries with themes of morality and post-war social change.

Fact: The show is filmed in the actual village of Grantchester near Cambridge. It's based on 'The Grantchester Mysteries' novels by James Runcie, whose father was Archbishop of Canterbury.

Description: A British crime drama about a coroner returning to her coastal hometown, solving mysterious deaths while navigating small-town relationships.

Fact: The show is set in the fictional town of Lighthaven but filmed in the picturesque South Devon area. It was created by the same team behind 'Heartbeat' and 'The Royal'.

Description: A whimsical detective series featuring a young female detective and her three crime-writing aunts solving murders in an English village, blending mystery with humor and literary references.

Fact: The show features a unique storytelling device with animated sequences and a narrator. All three aunts are named after famous female mystery writers: Cat, Beth and Jane.