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1. Sherlock
(9/10 stars)Sherlock Holmes and his partner Dr. John Watson solve crimes in 21st century London. more about Sherlock
Top 20 Mystery TV Shows 2026
Discover the best Mystery TV Shows in 2026, ranked by real community votes. Filter by streaming provider, status and runtime to quickly find the right show.
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(9/10 stars)2. Dexter
(8/10 stars)Dexter Morgan is a Miami-based blood spatter expert who doesn’t just solve murders; he commits them too. In fact, he’s a serial killer — but he only murders the guilty, so he feels justified with his lifestyle choices. His policewoman sister and his cop co-workers have no idea Dexter lives a double ... more about Dexter
3. Prison Break
(8/10 stars)Due to a political conspiracy, an innocent man is sent to death row and his only hope is his brother, who makes it his mission to deliberately get himself sent to the same prison to break them both out from the inside. more about Prison Break
4. Lost (2004)
(7/10 stars)After their plane, Oceanic Air flight 815, tore apart whilst thousands of miles off course, the survivors find themselves on a mysterious deserted island where they soon find out they are not alone. more about Lost (2004)
5. The 100
(7/10 stars)Set ninety-seven years after a nuclear war has destroyed civilization, when a spaceship housing humanity's lone survivors sends one hundred juvenile delinquents back to Earth, in hopes of possibly re-populating the planet. more about The 100
6. The Blacklist
(8/10 stars)Raymond “Red” Reddington, one of the FBI’s most wanted fugitives, surrenders in person at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. He claims that he and the FBI have the same interests—bringing down dangerous criminals and terrorists. In the last two decades, he’s made a list of criminals and terrorists... more about The Blacklist
7. The Mentalist
(8/10 stars)When mentalist Patrick Jane insults a vengeful serial killer, Red John, his loved ones are brutally killed. Faced with the horrifying consequences of misusing his gift for observation and misdirection, Jane lends his skills to the California Bureau of Investigation, all the while hoping that his co... more about The Mentalist
8. Pretty Little Liars
(8/10 stars)Four friends band together against an anonymous follower who threatens to reveal their darkest secrets, while unraveling the mystery of the murder of their best friend. more about Pretty Little Liars
9. House (2004)
(8/10 stars)Dr. Gregory House is a maverick physician who is devoid of bedside manner. While his behavior can border on antisocial, Dr. House thrives on the challenge of solving the medical puzzles that other doctors give up on. Together with his hand-picked team of young medical experts, he’ll do whatever it t... more about House (2004)
10. The Vampire Diaries
(7/10 stars)The story of two vampire brothers obsessed with the same girl, who bears a striking resemblance to the beautiful but ruthless vampire they knew and loved in 1864. more about The Vampire Diaries
11. Homeland
(8/10 stars)A bipolar CIA operative becomes convinced a prisoner of war has been turned by al-Qaeda and is planning to carry out a terrorist attack on American soil. more about Homeland
12. Castle
(8/10 stars)Rick Castle is one of the world's most successful crime authors. But when his rock star lifestyle isn't enough, this bad boy goes looking for new trouble and finds it working with smart, beautiful Detective Kate Beckett. Inspired by her professional record and intrigued by her buttoned-up personalit... more about Castle
13. True Detective
(8/10 stars)An anthology series in which police investigations unearth the personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within and outside the law. more about True Detective
14. Elementary
(7/10 stars)Following his fall from grace in London and a stint in rehab, eccentric Sherlock escapes to Manhattan where his wealthy father forces him to live with his worst nightmare – a sober companion, Dr. Watson. A successful surgeon until she lost a patient and her license three years ago, Watson views her ... more about Elementary
15. Arrow
(7/10 stars)After being marooned for five years on a remote island and presumed dead, billionaire playboy Oliver Queen returns home with a mysterious agenda and a lethal set of new skills that he uses in a war on crime in his hometown of Starling City. more about Arrow
16. Desperate Housewives
(7/10 stars)In the town of Fairview there's a street called Wisteria Lane; a peaceful cul-de-sac with manicured lawns and beautiful houses. It's a place where you know all your neighbors and your neighbors know all about you. It's the perfect suburban fantasy. But, behind every picket fence there are secrets... more about Desperate Housewives
17. Under the Dome
(6/10 stars)An invisible and mysterious force field descends upon a small fictional town in the United States, trapping residents inside, cut off from the rest of civilization. The trapped townsfolk must discover the secrets and purpose of the "dome" and its origins, while coming to learn more than they ever kn... more about Under the Dome
18. Hannibal
(8/10 stars)Both a gift and a curse, Will Graham has the extraordinary ability to think like his prey—he sees what they see, feels what they feel. But while Graham is pursuing an especially troubling, cannibalistic murderer, Special Agent Jack Crawford teams him with a highly respected psychiatrist – a man with... more about Hannibal
19. White Collar
(8/10 stars)A white collar criminal agrees to help the FBI catch other white collar criminals using his expertise as an art and securities thief, counterfeiter, and conman. more about White Collar
20. NCIS (2003)
(8/10 stars)NCIS (Naval Criminal Investigative Service) is more than just an action drama. With liberal doses of humor, it’s a show that focuses on the sometimes complex and always amusing dynamics of a team forced to work together in high-stress situations. From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen sub... more about NCIS (2003)
Why these charts are worth it
Mystery TV shows thrive on unanswered questions, secrets and unexpected twists. If you like puzzles, dark atmospheres and layered connections, this genre offers some of the strongest recommendations.
This page collects well rated mystery TV shows and makes them easier to filter by streaming service, status and runtime.
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Mystery TV shows go hand in hand with crime and thriller series if you enjoy slow-burn tension and layered reveals.
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