10 Shows & Movies Like Murder, They Hope

Description: A long-running British detective series featuring intricate murder plots in idyllic rural villages, often with darkly comedic undertones.

Fact: The fictional county of Midsomer has one of the highest murder rates per capita in television history. The show holds the record for the most deaths in a single episode with

Description: A gritty yet character-driven crime drama set in Northeast England, featuring a no-nonsense female detective solving complex cases.

Fact: The series is based on novels by Ann Cleeves. Vera's distinctive hat and macintosh have become iconic parts of the character's look.

Description: A light-hearted murder mystery series set in a picturesque tropical location, blending crime-solving with humor and quirky characters.

Fact: The show was originally intended to be set in the Caribbean but was filmed in Guadeloupe due to tax incentives. Each episode follows a 'whodunit' formula with a twist ending.

Description: A stylish period detective series featuring a glamorous female sleuth solving crimes in 1920s Melbourne with wit and panache.

Fact: The show's costumes won multiple awards for their authentic 1920s designs. A crowdfunded movie sequel was produced after the series ended due to popular demand.

Description: A cozy mystery series about a Catholic priest who solves crimes in a small English village, combining gentle humor with moral dilemmas.

Fact: Based on G.K. Chesterton's short stories from the 1920s-30s. The character of Father Brown was one of the first amateur detectives in literature.

Description: A atmospheric crime drama set in the remote Scottish islands, blending police procedural elements with strong local character.

Fact: The show is filmed on location in the Shetland Islands, making use of the dramatic landscapes. It's based on novels by crime writer Ann Cleeves.

Description: A New Zealand crime drama with a mix of serious detective work and subtle humor, set against beautiful rural landscapes.

Fact: Despite being set in a small town, the show features surprisingly complex murder cases. The lead detective has an unusual habit of talking to murder victims as if they were still alive.

Description: A British mystery series combining crime-solving with personal drama and moral questions, set in a picturesque 1950s village.

Fact: The show is based on The Grantchester Mysteries novels by James Runcie. It features an unusual detective duo: a vicar and a police inspector.

Description: A lighthearted mystery series about a coroner returning to her coastal hometown and solving crimes with local knowledge and intuition.

Fact: The show is set in a fictional Devon seaside town. Each episode features two parallel storylines that eventually connect.

Description: A whimsical detective series with a literary twist, following a young detective and her crime-writing aunts as they solve murders.

Fact: The show features a unique storytelling device where the aunts' mystery novels influence real cases. It has a distinctive fairy-tale-like visual style.