## A Bumper Crop of British Crime Dramas Coming in 2025 and Beyond
British crime drama continues its reign on UK television, captivating audiences with its blend of suspense, intrigue, and relatable characters. The sheer volume of new series slated for 2025 and beyond suggests this trend is far from over. From cosy crime mysteries to gritty gangster epics, and everything in between – including true crime, period pieces, and even comedic crime capers – there’s something for every crime drama enthusiast. This list showcases a selection of the exciting new British crime TV series on the horizon, encompassing Scandi Noir adaptations, fresh takes on Agatha Christie, a revitalised Sherlock Holmes, and several modern gangster series aiming to fill the *Peaky Blinders* void. We will continue updating this list as more information becomes available. For a comprehensive overview of new and returning British TV shows, please refer to our dedicated New British TV Series and Best Returning British TV Series lists.
New Series Premiering in 2025 (and beyond):
* _Missing You_ (Netflix, January 1st): A new Harlan Coben thriller kicking off the year, starring Rosalind Eleazar as a detective grappling with a reappearing ex-fiancé, a dying murderer, and a missing professor, all intertwined in a five-episode mystery.
* _Untitled Archivist Drama_ (Channel 4, January 8th): Based on the French-Belgian series *Astrid et Raphaëlle*, this six-part series follows a police archivist with autism (Ella Maisy Purvis) and her detective partner (Laura Fraser) as they solve murders in York.
* _Untitled Gaelic-Language Drama_ (BBC Four & iPlayer, January 14th): The BBC’s first Gaelic-language drama, set on the Isle of Lewis and Harris, follows a young detective (Sorcha Groundsell) investigating a murder at a stately home.
* _Bergerac_ (U&Drama & U, February): A six-part reboot of the 1980s classic, with Damien Moloney stepping into John Nettles’ shoes as the Jersey-based detective. Written by Toby Whithouse (*Being Human*, *Doctor Who*).
* _Adolescence_ (Netflix): Director Philip Barantini and screenwriter Jack Thorne reunite, along with actor-producer Stephen Graham, for this four-part story about a teenager accused of murder.
* _Bookish_ (Alibi & U): Mark Gatiss returns to crime fiction with this 1946-set series, where a gay antiquarian bookseller (Gatiss) uses his knowledge to help solve crimes, navigating the societal prejudices of the time.
* _Untitled Jason Watkins/Robson Green Thriller_ (Channel 5): A four-part thriller starring Jason Watkins as a retired detective whose suspicions are raised by a new neighbour (Robson Green) with a connection to a cold case.
* _Code of Silence_ (ITV): A six-part thriller starring Rose Ayling-Ellis as a deaf caterer working as a forensic lip reader who develops feelings for a suspect.
* _Untitled Andrew Lincoln Thriller_ (ITV): Andrew Lincoln and Indira Varma star in this six-part thriller about a couple who move to a remote Scottish island, where a new friendship sparks suspicion.
* _Untitled Timothy Spall/Gwyneth Keyworth Drama_ (BBC Two/BBC Wales): A six-part series featuring a Welsh detective and a retired actor (Timothy Spall) who previously played a detective, teaming up to solve crimes.
* _Department Q_ (Netflix): A Scottish adaptation of Jussi Adler-Olsen’s Danish noir novels, starring Matthew Goode as a traumatized detective.
* _The Soho Serpent_ (BBC One): A 1920s-set crime drama about female gangs in London’s Soho, inspired by Marek Kohn’s book. Starring Julianne Nicholson and Eliza Scanlen.
* _Down Cemetery Road_ (Apple TV+): Adapted from a Mick Herron novel, this star-studded series (Emma Thompson, Ruth Wilson, Adeel Akhtar, and more) follows a woman obsessed with a girl’s disappearance.
* _Kingston_ (Channel 4): An HBO/Channel 4 co-production about a Jamaican-born detective forced to return home to Kingston, where her work leads her to a Scotland Yard detective. Written by Marlon James.
* _Fear_ (Prime Video): A three-part psychological thriller set in Glasgow, starring Martin Compston, Anjli Mohindra, and Daniel Portman.
* _Kind Hearts and Coronets_ (Netflix): A Netflix adaptation of Bella Mackie’s novel, starring Anya Taylor-Joy as a woman seeking revenge on her wealthy, estranged father’s family.
* _For the Love of Julie_ (ITV): A true crime drama about Ann Ming (Sheridan Smith), a legal campaigner fighting to overturn the double jeopardy law.
* _In Flight_ (Channel 4): A drama about an air stewardess blackmailed into smuggling drugs to save her son from a Bulgarian prison.
* _Legends_ (Netflix): A six-part series based on the true story of Customs employees who went undercover in UK drug gangs. Written by Neil Forsyth (*Guilt*, *The Gold*).
* _Mint_ (BBC): A crime drama about a crime family, from the director of *Scrapper*.
* _Penance_ (TBC): A screen adaptation of Eliza Clark’s novel, a fictional true crime story set in North Yorkshire.
* _The Girl on the Cliff_ (Disney+): A five-part series about a child abduction, starring Holliday Grainger and Ambika Mod.
* _Untitled Witness Protection Drama_ (ITVX): An ITVX series about a detective caught up in police corruption, starring Siobhan Finneran, Charlotte Riley, Katherine Kelly, and Nadine Marshall.
* _Reunion_ (BBC One): A four-part thriller centering on a recently released prisoner and the truth behind his conviction, featuring British Sign Language.
* _Ruth Ellis_ (ITV): A four-part true crime drama about Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in England, starring Lucy Boynton and Toby Jones.
* _Jean Charles de Menezes_ (Disney+): A drama about the 2005 shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes, with the cooperation of his family.
* _The Mother_ (Prime Video): A six-part series from the makers of *The Missing* and *The Tourist*, starring Freddie Highmore and Keeley Hawes.
* _The Choice_ (Netflix): A political thriller starring Julie Delpy and Suranne Jones as the French and British prime ministers, respectively.
* _The Crow Girl_ (Paramount+): A detective series starring Eve Myles and Katherine Kelly, adapted from a Swedish novel.
* _The Murder at Hazelmoor_ (Netflix): A 1920s-set Agatha Christie adaptation from Chris Chibnall, starring Mia McKenna-Bruce, Helena Bonham Carter, and Martin Freeman.
* _The Mummers_ (Channel 5): A psychological drama about glamorous mums, secrets, and murder. Starring Emily Atack, Rachel Shenton, and Joanne Whalley.
* _The Puzzle Lady_ (Channel 5): A cosy crime drama about a crossword enthusiast (Phyllis Logan) who helps solve murders, adapted from Parnell Hall’s novels.
* _The Au Pair_ (Channel 5): David Suchet returns to television in this drama about a family whose life unravels after hiring a French au pair.
* _Twin_ (Netflix): An English-language remake of a Norwegian series, starring Jamie Dornan as identical twin brothers.
* _The Wimbledon Common Murder_ (Netflix): A three-part true crime drama about the murder of Rachel Nickell.
* _This City is Ours_ (BBC One): A Liverpool-set crime drama starring Sean Bean.
* _Towards Zero_ (BBC One): An Agatha Christie adaptation starring Anjelica Huston and Ella Lily Hyland.
* _Dark Pines_ (TBC): An adaptation of Will Dean’s crime novels, starring Rose Ayling-Ellis as a deaf investigative journalist.
* _Under Salt Marsh_ (Sky): A Welsh crime drama starring Kelly Reilly and Rafe Spall.
* _Untitled Guy Ritchie Crime Family Drama_ (Paramount+): A crime family drama starring Tom Hardy, Dame Helen Mirren, and Pierce Brosnan.
* _Untitled Amit Dhand DI Virdee Series_ (BBC One): A six-episode drama starring Sacha Dhawan as a detective inspector.
* _Young Sherlock_ (Prime Video): A Guy Ritchie-produced series about Sherlock Holmes’ university years, starring Colin Firth and Joseph Fiennes.
Returning Series:
* _After The Flood_ (Series 2)
* _Beyond Paradise_ (Series 3)
* _Death in Paradise_ (Series 14)
* _Father Brown_ (Series 12)
* _Gangs of London_ (Series 3)
* _Karen Pirie_ (Series 2)
* _Grantchester_ (Series 9)
* _Miss Scarlet_ (Series 5)
* _Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators_ (Series 5)
* _Sherwood_ (Series 3)
* _Silent Witness_ (Series 28)
* _The Bay_ (Series 5)
* _The Madame Blanc Mysteries_ (Series 4)
* _Trigger Point_ (Series 3)
* _Unforgotten_ (Series 6)
This impressive lineup promises a thrilling year and beyond for fans of British crime drama. The variety of styles, settings, and narratives ensures there’s something to suit every taste, promising a captivating viewing experience.