New Scandi Noir, and Sibling Detectives: What to Stream This Week

This week sees the debut of intriguing new Netflix Scandi thriller The Glass Dome, created by Swedish bestselling crime author Camilla Läckberg. It’s described as: “A criminologist and her former police chief partner investigate the vanishing of a local girl in the small Swedish town where she was once held captive.”

Earning rave reviews is a more lighthearted new series on The CW called Good Cop/Bad Cop. Siblings working as detectives in a small town navigate quirky locals, limited resources, their strained relationship—and their father, who happens to be the police chief—in this comedic crime procedural. It stars Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl) and Australian actor Luke Cook. The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reports an impressive 88% approval rating!

Another highly rated drama to add to your list this week is Just Act Normal. The synopsis reads: “Three kids, one big secret. Relentlessly hopeful Tiana, Tionne, and Tanika band together with a fake mum, fierce loyalty, and a few fibs. A big-hearted coming-of-age story, of sorts.” The series, adapted by Janice Okoh from her own stage play Three Birds, airs on BBC Three and iPlayer.

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The Glass Dome – Netflix – 15 April

A criminologist and her former police chief partner investigate the vanishing of a local girl in the small Swedish town where she was once held captive.

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Good Cop/Bad Cop – The CW and Stan – Available now

A procedural dramedy following Lou and Henry, an unlikely sister-brother detective duo in a quirky Pacific Northwest town. With limited resources, eccentric locals, and their own tangled relationship, solving crimes is only half the battle.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IyJWZI8KHRc

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Just Act Normal – BBCiPlayer – 16 April

Tiana, Tionne and Tanika try to live life under the radar after their mum seemingly disappears, but when her drug dealer arrives demanding money, their secret risks being exposed.

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Your Friends & Neighbors – Apple TV – 11 April

After being fired in disgrace, a hedge fund manager (Jon Hamm) still grappling with his recent divorce, resorts to stealing from his neighbors’ homes in the exceedingly affluent Westmont Village, only to discover that the secrets and affairs hidden behind those wealthy facades might be more dangerous than he ever imagined.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5qo7oAFQxxo

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The Stolen Girl – Disney+ – 16 April

The gripping trailer takes us to the heart of suburbia where life is not quite as tranquil as it first seems. When Elisa (Denise Gough) and Fred Blix’s (Jim Sturgess) daughter goes missing after what appears to be a normal sleepover with a school friend, the couple’s mundane existence spirals into chaos.

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Dark Winds – Available on Prime Video

Set in 1971 on the Navajo Nation, the show follows Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn (Zahn McClarnin) and his deputy, Jim Chee, as they navigate a series of complex and interconnected crimes.

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Surface – Available on Netflix

Surface follows Gugu Mbatha-Raw‘s Sophie Ellis, a character who lost her memory after a failed suicide attempt, meaning that she does not remember why she made that decision.

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Grace – ITV – 6 April

As Grace navigates the aftermath of Sandy’s suicide, his newfound son Bruno, and a profound personal loss in his and Cleo’s life, his team is called to a Sussex beach when an unidentified male body washes up dead in a barrel –

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Reunion – BBC One/iPlayer – 7 April

Daniel Brennan, a deaf man recently released from prison and alienated from his friends and family, embarks on a journey to uncover the events that led to his incarceration. Starring Matthew Gurney, Eddie Marsan, Anne-Marie Duff, Olive Gray, and Rose Ayling-Ellis.

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The Last Anniversary – AMC+ and Binge – 30 March

Based on another novel from Liane Moriarty — the author behind the Big Little Lies miniseries — The Last Anniversary — is being billed as “a wickedly funny, heartfelt dramedy wrapped in a gripping mystery about family, motherhood and the women who define the generations that come after them’’. It’s her first book to be set in Australia.

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In Bosch: Legacy Season 3, Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver) faces a dangerous murder investigation that uncovers buried secrets, threatening to destroy the lives of those closest to him. Based on Michael Connelly’s novels Desert Star and The Black Ice, this final season will challenge Bosch’s sense of justice, Honey Chandler’s belief in the system, and daughter Maddie’s resolve as a cop on the streets.

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Policing Paradise – Available now on BBCiplayer

Get ready for a thrilling behind-the-scenes look at Bermuda’s crime-fighting police force in Policing Paradise, a new documentary series on BBC One. While the picturesque palm trees and crystal-clear waters of Bermuda might suggest a tranquil haven, the island’s officers face their own set of high-stakes challenges. From protecting locals and tourists to keeping even the most high-profile visitors safe, the show offers an exclusive glimpse into the daily grind of Bermuda’s dedicated law enforcement. For something lighter give this one a try.

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Holland – Amazon Prime – 27 March

A teacher (Nicole Kidman) in a small midwestern town called Holland suspects her husband of living a double life but things may be worse than she initially imagined. Also starring Gael García Bernal, and Matthew Macfadyen.

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Fake – Available now on Prime Video & Paramount+ & ITVX – 20 April

Hoping for a love story, lonely writer Birdie connects with wealthy rancher on a dating app. She dives fast into romance, but soon begins to uncover lies.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7H4KNnkdESU

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Long Bright River – Peacock – 13 March

A Philadelphia police officer probes a series of murders and searches for her sister, an addict who has gone missing in this gritty police procedural based on the best-selling book by Liz Moore. Co-creator Nikki Toscano says we will see Amanda Seyfried “like you’ve never seen her before — flawed and raw, tarred by guilt and shame and legacy”. Also starring Nicholas Pinnock as her former partner and Dash Mihok (who was Brendan “Bunchy Donovan” in Ray Donovan) as her new partner, Eddie Lafferty. So much going on back-story wise for all the characters in this brilliant series. Put it on your must-watch list.

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This City Is Ours – BBC One – 23 March

Set and filmed in Liverpool, with additional filming in Spain, BBC says This City is Ours is the story of Michael (James Nelson-Joyce), a man who for all of his adult life has been involved in organised crime…but for the first time in his life, Michael is in love.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Do3ZXCjp2g4

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MobLand – Paramount+ – 30 March

Showcases two generations of gangsters, their businesses, the relationships they weave and the man they call to fix their problems. Tom Hardy Is Crime Boss Pierce Brosnan’s Fixer.

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Fear – Prime Video – 4 March.

Couple Martyn and Rebecca relocate with kids from London to Glasgow. Neighbour Jan’s unsettling remarks hint at a sinister situation unfolding around their new home. Starring Martin Compston, Anjli Mohindra, Solly McLeod, Adam McNamara.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=oOuPdEugYCY

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Happy Face – Paramount+ – 20 March

At 15, Melissa Moore discovered that her beloved father was the prolific serial killer known as “Happy Face.” The true crime series stars Annaleigh Ashford · Dennis Quaid.

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The Residence – 20 March – Netflix

When a White House state dinner becomes a crime scene. A humorous whodunit — The Residence is about a smart, eccentric detective who must solve a murder in the White House residence.

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Adolescence – Available on Netflix

A family’s life is shattered when 13-year-old Jamie Miller is arrested for the murder of a schoolmate, forcing them to face every parent’s worst nightmare. The British crime drama limited series stars Stephen Graham.

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Dope Thief – Apple TV+ – 14 March

Two lifelong friends pose as DEA agents to rob a house, only to have their small-time grift become a life-and-death enterprise, as they reveal and unravel a big hidden narcotics corridor on the Eastern Seaboard. Stars Brian Tyree Henry.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RePjWY4ESyQ

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Forensics: The Real CSI – BBC Two – 3 March

BBC synopsis of Series 5: West Midlands Police and forensic teams attending the scene of a brutal stabbing in a brothel turn to a trail left in blood in a bid to track the killer. On arrival at the property, the police find a Chinese national who has been subjected to multiple stabbings, and despite some signs of resistance, died at the hands of a merciless killer. They quickly deduce that the scene is a brothel and that the caller who witnessed the attack may be linked to trafficking by a criminal gang, which places her at increased risk.

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A Remarkable Place to Die – Available now on Acorn TV, Spectrum On Demand, Apple TV

Detective Anaís Mallory returns to Queenstown and takes on her first case: investigating a car that went over a cliff, but when the autopsy reveals that the driver has been dead for three days, Anaís realizes she’s dealing with a homicide.

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Black Bag – In Theaters from 14 March

A gripping spy drama about legendary intelligence agents George Woodhouse and his beloved wife Kathryn. When she is suspected of betraying the nation, George faces the ultimate test – loyalty to his marriage or his country. With Michael Fassbender and Cate Blanchett

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Bergerac – UKTV – 27 Feb

Ex-cop Jim Bergerac is drawn back into the depths of a haunting past when a wealthy woman is found murdered. Forced to face old demons, he must rebuild his investigative skills while navigating strained family dynamics and increasing law enforcement pressure. Now starring Damien Molony and Zoë Wanamaker, this Bergerac reboot brings a darker, more complex take on the beloved character. With the stunning windswept island backdrop, this is a crime drama you won’t want to miss!

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Reacher – Amazon Prime – 25 Feb

Adapted from Lee Child’s bestselling novels, Reacher stars Alan Ritchson as ex-military MP Jack Reacher, a man on a solo journey across America—finding trouble wherever he goes. In Season 3, Reacher dives headfirst into the dangerous underworld of a sprawling criminal operation, as he races against time to rescue an undercover DEA informant in danger. Prepare for another action-packed season full of suspense and intrigue!

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Towards Zero – BBCiPlayer and BBC One – 2 March

A love triangle entangled in a web of scandal and a shocking double murder takes center stage in this thrilling Agatha Christie mystery. Adapted by BAFTA-nominated writer Rachel Bennette and directed by Olivier Award-winning Sam Yates (Magpie), the series boasts a star-studded cast, led by the legendary Anjelica Huston. Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Ella Lily Hyland, and Mimi Keene bring the tangled relationships of the love triangle to life in a story that promises twists, turns, and plenty of drama.

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Black Snow – Amazon Prime and Stan Australia – S1 and S2 Available now

In 2003 Zoe Jacobs disappeared during her 21st birthday party. Many believe Zoe ran away but others suspect she was murdered. When police officer Sam Kahlil discovers Zoe’s backpack, Detective James Cormack (Travis Fimmel) is called in to investigate. Set in Queensland, Australia.

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The One That Got Away – BBC – 25 Feb

This new Welsh detective drama stars Elen Rhys (The Mallorca Files, Craith/Hidden) as DI Ffion Lloyd, who teams up with her former lover, DS Rick Sheldon (Richard Harrington, Y Gwyll/Hinterland), to investigate the murder of a nurse in a Welsh seaside town, raising the horrifying prospect of a copycat killer and reuniting two former lovers tasked with finding the killer. The Welsh language version was Cleddau, which came out last year. We now get the English version!

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Dope Girls – BBC iPlayer – 22 Feb

Based on the book Dope Girls: The Birth Of The British Drug Underground, London is in a post-WWI euphoric haze when Kate (Julianne Nicholson) and her daughter Evie arrive in search of a new beginning. Women have kept the country running in the absence of men at war, but now the men are back and the new world order is demanding a return to the original state. Against a tinderbox environment where freshly found freedoms rub up against old regimes, a new era is about to be unleashed by a ferociously feminine force taking futures into their own hands for better or for worse.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=46gmegmSG4E

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The White Lotus – Available on HBO – 16 Feb

Dark secrets, violence, and twisted truths involving the guests, staff and the locale of a luxurious Thailand resort are unveiled over the course of a week that’s supposed to be a relaxing vacation. The all-star cast of this dark comedy / drama includes: Parker Posey, Natasha Rothwell (remember her in The White Lotus S1?), Carrie Coon, and Michelle Monaghan. Sit back and enjoy the stunning scenery of Phuket, and Koh Samui.

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The Crow Girl – Available now on Paramount+, YouTube and Amazon Prime.

DCI Jeanette Kilburn (Eve Myles) and eminent psychotherapist Dr. Sophia Craven join forces to hunt the killer of young men whose bodies keep turning up. The investigation takes Jeanette and Sophia into a dangerous world of historic abuse and murder. It’s described as a “nail-biting, twisted and contemporary psychological thriller” from the team behind Marcella.

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Virdee – BBC iPlayer – 10 Feb

We meet Detective Harry Virdee, a conflicted Bradford cop disowned by his Sikh family for marrying Saima, who is Muslim. With his personal life in chaos, he must hunt down a killer targeting the Asian community as he struggles with being pulled into an uncomfortable alliance with a notorious drugs kingpin in order to snare the murderer. Games of Thrones’ Staz Nair stars.

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Unforgotten – Available on ITVX and Amazon Prime Video – 9 Feb

The sixth series of the hit cold case drama premiered on ITV1 (and STV in Scotland) on 9 February, with all episodes of the season available to stream on ITVX as a boxset on the same day. Jessie and Sunny, both experiencing strains at home, delve into the discovery of a body dumped in the marsh — apparently dismembered. The synopsis reveals: “As the investigation unfolds, viewers are introduced to a diverse new cast of characters.’’

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The Vanishings – Channel 5 – 6 Feb

Irish crime drama The Vanishings stars India Mullen and Downton Abbey’s Allen Leech. Filmed in Dublin’s Blackrock it’s based on the cases of women who vanished in the 1990s in Ireland. Dubliner Leech plays Detective David Burke, while Mullen stars as reporter Lisa Wallace. Desperate to stop the closing of a women’s shelter, Wallace publishes an article linking her own experience with violence against women – her mother’s murder. As the reactions to the article flow in, so does a letter from her mother’s killer, hinting at the kidnapping of another woman.

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The Åre Murders – Netflix – 6 Feb

A Stockholm detective under internal investigation heads to a ski resort to unwind, until a young girl’s disappearance compels her back to work. The series that takes place in the beautiful, snowy town of Åre (pronounced Ura) in Sweden and its two parts are based on two books by Swedish author Viveca Sten, “Hidden in Snow” and “Hidden in the Shadows’’.

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The Recruit Season 2 – Netflix – 30 Jan

Season 2 sees CIA lawyer Owen Hendricks pulled into life-threatening espionage in South Korea only to realize the bigger threat just might be coming from inside the agency. The series picks up directly after Season 1’s shock ending.

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Severance – Available now on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV – 17 Jan

In this clever sci-fi drama Mark S (Adam Scott) leads a team of office co-workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives; when a mysterious colleague appears outside of work, it begins a journey to discover the truth about their jobs.

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