Big-name stars lead a slate of new crime dramas this week, from Claire Danes diving into a chilling psychological duel in The Beast in Me, to a Scottish mystery unfolding in Summerwater with Dougray Scott, and Shirley Henderson, where a devastating fire exposes the tense, tangled lives of families holidaying at a loch-side cabin park.

Classic detective fiction gets a fresh spin with Cooper and Fry, starring Mandip Gill and Downton Abbey’s Robert James-Collier, while the oil-soaked battles of West Texas ignite in Landman’s explosive second season led by Demi Moore and Billy Bob Thornton. And Prime Video’s Malice is a razor-sharp thriller powered by David Duchovny, and Jack Whitehall as a tutor with an agenda.

The Beast in Me (Netflix, 13 Nov.)
Author Aggie Wiggs (Claire Danes) has withdrawn from public life after a tragedy — but then the house next door is bought by Nile Jarvis (Matthew Rhys). Suddenly, she’s drawn into a disturbing game of wits with her wealthy, charismatic new neighbour, who might be a murderer.

Malice (Prime Video, 14 Nov.)
When a charming tutor (Jack Whitehall) is welcomed into a wealthy family’s home, his veneer of warmth masks a calculated plan for revenge that none of them see coming. Starring David Duchovny and Carice van Houten, this stylish psychological thriller tightens the screws with each revelation as the family realises the real threat is already living under their roof.

Summerwater (Channel 4, 16 Nov., 9pm)
When a devastating fire rips through a secluded loch-side holiday park, detectives descend on a tight-knit cluster of cabin families whose simmering tensions are suddenly under the harshest scrutiny. Led by Dougray Scott, Shirley Henderson, and Valene Kane, this tense ensemble mystery probes the fractures beneath everyday lives as each witness becomes a potential suspect.

Landman – Season 2 (Paramount+, 16 Nov.)
When oil and ambition ignite in the boomtowns of West Texas, roughneck Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton) faces mounting threats from his company, his past, and the volatile terrain he calls home. With Demi Moore stepping into a pivotal role, and Andy Garcia as a cartel boss, this high-pressure second season erupts with danger as buried secrets rise faster than the crude fueling the region’s cutthroat power struggles.

Cooper and Fry (Channel 5, 18 Nov.)
When a brutal murder unsettles the quiet beauty of the Peak District, detectives Ben Cooper (Mandip Gill) and Diane Fry (Robert James-Collier) are forced into an uneasy partnership. Drawn from Stephen Booth’s bestselling novels, this atmospheric new series follows the duo as their clashing instincts, buried histories, and relentless pursuit of truth collide in the shadows of rural England.