10 Shows Like New Tricks (2004)

Description: A long-running British detective series set in picturesque rural villages, featuring intricate murder mysteries solved by a dedicated team of investigators. The show blends dark humor with a cozy, small-town atmosphere.

Fact: The fictional county of Midsomer has one of the highest murder rates per capita in television history. The show has featured over 300 deaths across its many seasons.

Description: A historical detective series set during and after WWII, following a principled detective solving crimes that often intersect with wartime politics and social issues. The show combines meticulous historical detail with thoughtful crime stories.

Fact: Each episode was carefully researched to reflect actual historical events of the period. The show was originally intended to run for only four episodes but proved so popular it continued for eight series.

Description: A historical detective series set in late 19th/early 20th century Toronto, featuring an innovative detective who uses cutting-edge forensic techniques. The show blends historical authenticity with inventive storytelling.

Fact: The series has featured numerous historical figures including Nikola Tesla, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Harry Houdini. It holds the record for the longest-running Canadian detective drama in television history.

Description: A gritty yet character-driven police procedural featuring a brilliant but unconventional female detective solving crimes in Northeast England. The show emphasizes strong character development alongside complex investigations.

Fact: The series is based on novels by crime writer Ann Cleeves. Many locations featured in the show are real places in Northumberland and Tyneside.

Description: A lighthearted crime drama set on a tropical island, following a team of detectives solving complex murders while navigating cultural differences and personal relationships. The show balances serious crime-solving with humor and character development.

Fact: The show is filmed on the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. Each episode features at least one scene where the lead detective has a sudden epiphany about the case.

Description: A stylish period detective series featuring a glamorous female private investigator in 1920s Melbourne. The show combines lavish production design with clever mysteries and feminist themes.

Fact: The costumes were so elaborate that they inspired a traveling exhibition. The series spawned a successful crowdfunded feature film continuation.

Description: A period detective series featuring a Catholic priest solving crimes in 1950s England using his understanding of human nature and moral reasoning. The show offers gentle humor and moral dilemmas alongside its mysteries.

Fact: The character was created by G.K. Chesterton in

Description: A atmospheric crime drama set in the remote Scottish islands, featuring a tight-knit police team solving murders that often uncover deep community secrets. The show combines stunning landscapes with intricate storytelling.

Fact: The series is also based on novels by Ann Cleeves. Despite being set in Shetland, much of the filming actually takes place on the Scottish mainland.

Description: A New Zealand-set detective series featuring an eccentric investigator solving murders in a small rural community. The show mixes quirky characters with clever whodunit plots.

Fact: The show is filmed in and around Auckland, despite being set in a fictional rural town. Each episode features classic rock music as part of its soundtrack.

Description: A post-war English mystery series featuring a crime-solving vicar and a local detective inspector. The show explores complex relationships and moral questions while solving period crimes.

Fact: The series is based on The Grantchester Mysteries novels by James Runcie. The real Grantchester village has become a tourist destination because of the show.