{
  "id": 13782391,
  "title": "10 Most Underrated Detective Shows Of All Time, Ranked",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/10-most-underrated-detective-shows-of-all-time-ranked",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T19:02:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2283185/most-underrated-detective-shows-ranked/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "1. Three Pines: This detective show, based on Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache novels, follows Chief Inspector Armand Gamache as he solves mysteries in the secretive town of Three Pines. The series sheds light on real-world issues, such as the missing Indigenous women in the town, but was unexpectedly canceled after its first season.\n\n2. Mr. Mercedes: This Stephen King adaptation brings together elements of horror and crime fiction. Brendan Gleeson stars as Bill Hodges, a retired detective haunted by a serial killer case. When a new message from the killer arrives, Hodges is pulled back into action, leading to a thrilling and unnerving chase.\n\n3. Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries: Set in 1920s Melbourne, this crime-comedy follows The Honorable Phryne Fisher, a stylish investigator who solves creative and entertaining crimes. Played brilliantly by Essie Davis, Phryne's wit makes any investigation worth watching, even if it involves mundane tasks.\n\n4. The X-Files: Although its three-season run didn't match the success of its predecessor, The X-Files continues to be hailed as one of the best detective shows ever. Frank Black, an investigator with the ability to see through the eyes of serial killers, works for the Millennium Group, an organization that uncovers bizarre mysteries. This darker series features a bleak mood and visual aesthetic, but still delivers strong storytelling.\n\n5. Whitechapel: This modern adaptation of the Jack the Ripper murders follows two detectives, Joseph Chandler and Ray Miles, as they hunt down a copycat killer in London. The series combines elements of Gothic horror and crime drama, featuring gruesome violence and gallow's humor. The show's atmosphere and atmosphere make it a standout among detective shows.",
  "summary": "Everyone loves and knows about The Wire and Sherlock. But what about these 10 highly underrated, and downright incredible, detective shows?",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}