Karen Pirie

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1. Until I Kill You

   2024 · Drama, Crime · ended96% match

   Recommended for similar Crime profile, also on ITVX.

   Until I Kill You is the extraordinary true story of Delia Balmer, who survived a near-fatal relationship with murderer John Sweeney. The series narrates the ordeal Delia suffered at the hands of John Sweeney, and her traumatic journey through the police and criminal justice system as they attempt to prosecute him for his crimes. 

2. The Bletchley Circle

   2012 · Drama, Crime, Mystery · ended95% match

   Recommended for similar Crime profile, highly rated (8).

   The Bletchley Circle follows the journey of four ordinary women with extraordinary skills that helped to end World War II.Set in 1952, Susan, Millie, Lucy and Jean have returned to their normal lives, modestly setting aside the part they played in producing crucial intelligence, which helped the Allies to victory and shortened the war. When Susan discovers a hidden code behind an unsolved murder she is met by skepticism from the police. She quickly realises she can only begin to crack the murders and bring the culprit to justice with her former friends.

3. The Field of Blood

   2011 · Drama, Crime, Thriller · ended95% match

   Recommended for similar Crime profile.

   Adaptation of Denise Mina's thriller set in 1982. When the story of a murder has huge implications for her family, newspaper copy boy Paddy Meehan battles prejudices to get to the truth. As she inches closer to revealing the truth, her investigations place her in mortal danger.

4. Unforgotten

   2015 · Drama, Crime · returning94% match

   Recommended for similar Crime profile, highly rated (8), also on ITVX.

   Unforgotten focuses on ‘cold' murder cases. Each series deals with a new case, introducing seemingly unconnected characters who are gradually revealed to have some relationship with the victim. As the murder mystery unfolds, the emotional ramifications of the crime on the lives of those affected are also explored. 

5. Vera

   2011 · Drama, Crime, Mystery · ended94% match

   Recommended for similar Crime profile, highly rated (8).

   Set around Newcastle and the stunning Northumberland countryside, Vera features complex and intriguing cases, atmospherically-shot landscapes and captivating performances, led by Brenda Blethyn who plays the unorthodox but brilliant DCI Vera Stanhope.

6. Dalgliesh

   2021 · Drama, Crime, Mystery · returning94% match

   Recommended for similar Crime profile.

   Dalgliesh is based on PD James' best-selling novels about Inspector Adam Dalgliesh.The show will be set in mid-1970's England and is told from the perspective of the enigmatic detective, following his career to present day as he solves unusual murders and reveals buried secrets. 

7. Prime Suspect

   1991 · Drama, Crime, Mystery · ended93% match

   Recommended for similar Crime profile, highly rated (8).

   This tense, uncompromising drama starring the Oscar®-winning actress Helen Mirren and from the distinguished dramatist and novelist Lynda La Plante, has been critically acclaimed on both sides of the Atlantic and has won a total of 14 international awards including BAFTAs for 'Drama Serial' and 'TV Actress'.

8. Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries

   2012 · Drama, Crime · ended93% match

   Recommended for similar Crime profile, highly rated (8).

   Our glamorous lady detective, The Honourable Miss Phryne Fisher, swans into early 1929 Melbourne, fighting injustice with her pearl-handled pistol and her dagger-sharp wit.

9. Endeavour

   2012 · Drama, Crime, Mystery · ended93% match

   Recommended for similar Crime profile, highly rated (8.4).

   The early days of a young Endeavour Morse, whose experiences as a detective constable with the Oxford City Police will ultimately shape his future.

10. The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies

    2014 · Drama, Crime · ended93% match

    Recommended for similar Crime profile, highly rated (8), hidden gem.

    This drama tells the real-life story of retired schoolteacher Christopher Jefferies who was initially questioned by police as a suspect in the murder of Jo Yeates who rented a flat from him. He was vilified by the press, partly on account of his eccentric appearance and long flowing hair, even after he had been released on bail by the police.