#Headline Creation Challenge##Suspense##Reasoning##American Drama#The "Mystery Novel" or "Who Did It" genre captivated audiences for years because of the mystery it depicts and the way it forces you to hunt down the perpetrators. Everyone wants to wrestle with the best, and while watching a mystery novel, follow the protagonist's clues, collect evidence to solve the case, this fun fascinates the audience.
Despite its short duration, mystery films like "Blade Out of the Sheath", "Murder on the Orient Express", and "Chinatown" are all very popular. However, fans of this genre will also indulge in TV shows that revolve around the plot of reasoning. In addition to big names like "Murder in the Apartment Building" and "True Detective", fans should also know these underrated mystery dramas.
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Luther (2010 - 2019)
"Luther" tells the story of the eponymous character John Luther (Idris Elba), a brilliant detective who deals with murders, often involving serial killers, who has a talent for understanding killer machines and getting into their brains. However, Luther often clashed with his superiors because of his technique, manners, and chaotic private life.
In addition to the great thrill brought by the cat-and-mouse game of Luther and Alice (Luther's ex-girlfriend, Ruth Wilson), the show also features a powerful and engaging police story that combines traditional reasoning cases to keep viewers interested from start to finish. It's also exhilarating, because the line between genius and madness can be dangerous, and Luther has always walked the line.
Small Town (2013-2017)
The story of "Small Town Doubt" takes place in a fictional British town on the Dorset coast, and the story revolves around Inspector Alec Hardy (David Tennant) and Inspector Ellie Miller (Olivia Coleman), who are investigating the death of an 11-year-old boy who caused crazy media coverage.
"Small Town Doubt" fights the characters in the play, the ongoing connection between the two protagonists, and the suspenseful reasoning plot make it different from other crime dramas. In addition, the show cleverly uses its mystery to dig deeper into the deep emotions of the characters, making them more intertwined rather than just piecing together disparate pieces.
"East City Nightmare" (2021)
"East Side Nightmare" tells the story of Meier (Kate Winslet), a super capable crime investigator, investigating the murder of a young woman in a small town called "East City". Mel lived in the "East City" all her life and was familiar with everyone there, but despite this, Mel's life was gloomy and unhappy, partly due to the tragic death of her son.
Similar to "Small Town Doubt", "East City Nightmare" also examines the sadness and suffering of a person and the dark side of society. In addition to solving all the major problems, this drama is also a first-class police and bandit film, using an old-fashioned mystery novel technique and centering on a strong female policeman.
"Sharp Weapon" (2018)
Sharp Weapon is an HBO crime miniseries based on Gillian Flynn's 2006 novel of the same name. The play revolves around Camille Prick, played by Amy Adams, a journalist with mental problems who returns to her hometown to report on the killing of two young girls.
Sharp Weapon is one of the few TV shows today that attempts to develop a unique visual language that both elevates the narrative and engages viewers. A terrifying mysterious death, a town full of secrets, a big city reporter called to investigate a crime, this drama has all the conditions of a classic suspense novel and is worth paying attention to.
Murder (2011 - 2014)
"Murder" is a crime drama produced by Netflix, remade from the 2007 Danish version of the TV series "Murder". The drama follows multiple murders investigated by Inspector Sarah Lyndon (Miri Enos) and Inspector Stephen Holder (Joel Kinnaman), starting with a missing girl found in the trunk of a mayoral candidate's car.
"Murder" is deliberately slow, without any car chases or shootouts typical of action movies, instead focusing only on the police investigation process, while politicians try to shirk responsibility. Despite its complex theme, this drama always shows that it is not a typical mystery drama, but a complex and disturbing drama that the audience should enjoy.
Snow Town Murder (2015 - 2018)
Set in Fortitude, an unrivalled town on a Norwegian Arctic island, almost everyone hides at least one secret that is slowly torn apart by a series of violent and increasingly strange deaths.
"Snow Town Doubt" looks similar to ordinary suspense dramas on the surface, but behind it hides something completely original and unique. As a result, the show is full of ominous and dark, as well as terrifying characters that lead viewers down some strange and possibly unfathomable paths. In addition, veteran actors such as Richard Dormer, Stanley Tucci, Dennis Quaid and other veteran actors also have excellent performances.
Awakening the Dead (2000 - 2011)
"Waking the Dead" tells the story of the unsolved team. The Cold Case Team is a multi-trained police force of detectives and scientists led by Detective Inspector Peter Boyd (Trevor Eve), who use modern methods and new technology that did not exist at the time of the investigation to specialize in investigating unsolved old murders.
Dark and gritty, the show has an intricate cast of characters, each with a complex past and secrets that they must hide from the team. In addition, despite the show's relatively innovative approach to the crime genre, especially considering the time it aired, it still uses classic reasoning that can appeal to any audience.
"Aftermath Party" (2022-)
"Aftermath Party" is a murder suspense comedy set in a high school party, the story takes place at a party after a high school reunion, there is a death, everyone becomes a suspect, and the detective interrogates the students to elicit a reasonable motive, because their respective versions of the incident lead to an unexpected conclusion.
"Afterparty" is undoubtedly great in terms of humor, originality, and a strong cast, everyone has a great performance, and brings out the best in each character. In addition, the play also ridicules a variety of movie genres, while providing suspense shots when necessary, and easing tension when needed, providing the audience with the most suitable viewing experience.
Top of the Mystery Lake (2013-2017)
"Top of the Mystery Lake" tells the story of a brave but inexperienced police detective Robin Griffin (Elisabeth Moss), who is called to investigate the murder of drug lord's 12-year-old daughter Tui Mitchum, who is 5 months pregnant.
The show is a sharp, slow-paced, excellent crime drama that focuses primarily on women and their trauma and pain, although it does have a lot of the "father problem" that audiences now know. Elisabeth Moss once again showed an excellent performance while leading the show to comprehensively depict difficult life and see hope.
The Bletchley Four (2012 - 2014)
The British ITV TV series "The Bletchley Four" tells the story of four women with special skills who helped the Allies win World War II ahead of schedule. After the war, although they had become accustomed to living ordinary, ordinary lives in London, a series of murders occurred that brought the four women back together.
The show found a creative way to honor underappreciated government employees, most of whom were women. The Bletchley Four, with its excellent performance, tense storyline, and suspenseful tone, brings pure joy to fans who love this type of TV series. In addition, despite the short duration of the series, the excellent cast sets the four female leads apart.