Best Crime TV Shows to Watch on Amazon Prime

If you are in the mood for investigations, courtroom showdowns, or globe trotting takedowns, Amazon Prime has a deep lineup that covers every corner of crime storytelling. Here are twenty five picks that range from gritty procedurals and legal battles to international cartel sagas and psychological thrillers. Each one brings a clear hook, memorable characters, and stories that move fast and stay sharp.

‘Bosch’ (2014–2021)

This series adapts Michael Connelly’s Harry Bosch novels into a grounded Los Angeles homicide procedural. It follows Detective Bosch as he works cold cases, political pressure, and internal affairs scrutiny. The show builds multi case seasons that weave personal history with ongoing investigations.

‘Reacher’ (2022– )

Based on Lee Child’s books, this follows former military policeman Jack Reacher as he unravels conspiracies in new towns. Each season adapts a different novel with a self contained case. Expect meticulous clue gathering, precise hand to hand tactics, and steady forward momentum.

‘Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan’ (2018–2023)

Analyst turned field operative Jack Ryan tracks terror networks and covert finance trails across multiple countries. Each season centers on a separate geopolitical crisis tied to criminal funding and corruption. The series mixes intelligence work with on the ground raids and policy fallout.

‘Goliath’ (2016–2021)

A once renowned lawyer takes on powerful firms in high stakes civil and criminal cases. Each season focuses on one major lawsuit tied to corporate wrongdoing or organized crime. Courtroom strategy, discovery battles, and witness pressure drive the narrative.

‘Sneaky Pete’ (2015–2019)

A skilled con man assumes his former cellmate’s identity and gets pulled into a family bail bond business. Cases of the week intersect with a long game against dangerous figures from his past. The show highlights social engineering, quick improvisation, and layered scams.

‘ZeroZeroZero’ (2019–2020)

This limited series tracks one cocaine shipment from cartels to brokers to buyers. It shows the logistics chain through Mexico, Italy, and West Africa with a focus on power and profit. The perspective shifts between families, soldiers, and shippers to map the global market.

‘Ripper Street’ (2012–2016)

Set in Whitechapel after the Jack the Ripper murders, detectives confront new crimes in a rapidly changing city. Investigations incorporate early forensics, Victorian media, and social upheaval. Ongoing character arcs link cases across the precinct and beyond.

‘The Devil’s Hour’ (2022– )

A social worker wakes every night at the same time and becomes connected to a serial investigation. Police interviews, timelines, and behavioral patterns reveal how cases intersect. The series layers procedural detail with psychological profiling and memory gaps.

‘Three Pines’ (2022)

Chief Inspector Armand Gamache investigates murders in a Quebec village based on the Louise Penny novels. Forensics and interviews uncover secrets within a close community. The cases explore motive through history, art, and long held grudges.

‘Deadloch’ (2023– )

A quiet Tasmanian town faces a string of deaths that bring in a city detective. The investigation uses coastal geography, local politics, and small town dynamics to track suspects. Evidence work and autopsies sit alongside community meetings and press pressure.

‘Absentia’ (2017–2020)

An FBI agent reappears after being declared dead and must clear her name while new crimes emerge. The show uses case files, surveillance footage, and cross border leads. It balances personal recovery with active operations against a hidden network.

‘Mirzapur’ (2018– )

This crime saga follows rival families fighting for control of an industrial city. The story covers gun running, political deals, and territorial enforcement. Power shifts come through alliances, elections, and retaliatory strikes.

‘Paatal Lok’ (2020– )

A Delhi cop lands a high profile case that opens a web of crime and media influence. The investigation moves through informants, custody interviews, and old case records. It studies institutions and how different worlds meet inside one file.

‘Breathe’ (2018– )

This anthology begins with a desperate father whose plan to save his child leads to a cat and mouse chase. Police procedure, medical records, and evidence chains form the backbone of the pursuit. Each arc examines what people will do under pressure.

‘Breathe: Into the Shadows’ (2020– )

A new story expands the universe with a kidnapping that connects to a series of crimes. Investigators work with psychological profiles and coded patterns. The case unfolds through staged scenes, audio traces, and controlled drops.

‘Tin Star’ (2017–2020)

A former London detective starts a new life as a small town police chief and collides with corporate crime. The show uses refinery operations, private security tactics, and inter agency overlaps. Casework draws on border issues and witness protection history.

‘The Fall’ (2013–2016)

A senior detective leads a task force in Belfast to identify a serial offender. The investigation follows victimology, offender signatures, and timeline reconstructions. Surveillance logs and forensic lab work move the case toward a profile driven search.

‘Harlan Coben’s Shelter’ (2023– )

Teen sleuths investigate a missing person case that links to past disappearances. Clues come from old photographs, coded messages, and neighborhood lore. The show layers school life over a structured mystery with escalating stakes.

‘El Presidente’ (2020–2022)

This dramatization covers corruption surrounding international football governance. Wiretaps, shell companies, and informant deals build the case. The series shows how investigators track money flows across borders.

‘The Terminal List’ (2022– )

A Navy SEAL uncovers a conspiracy after a mission goes wrong and traces it to corporate and government actors. Evidence includes altered medical files, insider trades, and covert contracts. The hunt uses tactical planning and open source research.

‘The Consultant’ (2023– )

A mysterious executive takes over a tech firm after a crisis and employees start to disappear. Office records, access logs, and financial audits become clues. The plot examines corporate control alongside criminal intent.

‘Hanna’ (2019–2021)

A young operative trained off the grid enters a world of covert programs and targets. Missions involve biometric data, safe houses, and surveillance evasion. The show follows handler networks and conflicting agendas across Europe.

‘Tell Me Your Secrets’ (2021)

Three characters with dangerous pasts collide around missing persons and sealed records. Therapists, parole meetings, and victim advocacy work create leads. Case progress depends on witness statements and recovered evidence.

‘The Outlaws’ (2021– )

A group doing community service stumbles into organized crime and money laundering. They navigate gang pressure, security cameras, and electronic tracking. Investigations fold in probation oversight and local business fronts.

‘Patriot’ (2015–2018)

An intelligence officer uses a cover job that complicates a mission involving illicit funds. The story relies on dead drops, customs checks, and supply chain routes. Operational mistakes create new crimes that must be managed while the plan continues.

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