What to watch tonight: 7 exciting detective series of 2023

"Poker Face"

Crime, drama, detective | 4.21 out of 5 on MyShows | USA

The series from Rian Johnson — writer and director of "Knives Out" — is about Charlie, who can pinpoint when someone is lying. After Charlie begins to be pursued to exploit her abilities, she goes on the run. Driving around America in a car, Charlie eludes her pursuers while solving various crimes with the help of her inner lie detector.

"Amazing series! Best new project this year so far. Looking forward to season two", — DigitalAudioTape.

"The series is great, very quickly Charlie becomes attached to me, literally after the first two or three episodes, she becomes like family, I watched and worried about her as for myself) I will wait for the next season", — tatrati.

"I love that Natasha Lyonne just called all her awesome girlfriends to this project))) In general, this series appeared very timely - just a breath of fresh air", — elizabeth666.

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"The Crowded Room"

Drama, thriller, detective | 4.45 out of 5 on MyShows | USA

Danny Sullivan is arrested for his involvement in a shooting in New York City in 1979. Investigator Raya Goodwin interviews Danny and gradually learns about the secrets in the young man's past that led to the fatal incident. The series is inspired by the true story of Billy Milligan, who was arrested in 1979 for raping three women.

"Definitely going to recommend this series in the future - as the best thing that happened in 2023. Because it's not just a detective about some crime in the late seventies usa (as the first two episodes might suggest) and certainly not a biopic about a serial killer. This work is about finding healing even when the whole world betrays you without end. This work is about what mental health professionals face on the road to helping patients without the right to break under the weight of other people's traumas. And, of course, this work is about how even the people closest to you don't have to stay with you forever and that you have the right and should always protect yourself, ask for help when you need it, and take care of yourself on your own", — skidsadoradorer.

"This was great! Tom Holland is brilliant in his acting and throughout the entire ten episodes I believed every look, saw the facial expressions of each of the alter egos, and so much work was put into this, it's impossible not to admire", — tokyo_decadence.

"Incredible series! There aren't many like it nowadays. It's one of those that you just finish watching, and you already want to rewatch it from the beginning. I was really looking forward to it, not only because of the famous plot, but also because of Tom. And he was beautiful in all his manifestations. But what I didn't expect was what a delight Amanda Saifred will cause here! It takes a huge talent to convey all the emotions and experiences in such a way. How many were silent scenes, where she and Tom just played with one look and yet managed to bring to goosebumps", — blacki3.

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"Black Snow"

Drama, crime, detective | 3.8 out of 5 on MyShows | Australia

In 1994, seventeen-year-old Isabel Baker was murdered. The crime rocked the small town of Ashford, but Isabel's killer was never found. Many years later, the opening of a time capsule reveals a secret that puts Detective James Cormack on the trail of the killer.

"The series is slow, even a little meditative and very atmospheric. The detective story is interesting and with an unbeatable denouement. I recommend it to fans of unhurried realistic detectives, as well as fans of Australian cinema (it has its own recognizable atmosphere:)", — Willful.

"A great series and a good detective story with quality suspense", — bucket_man.

"Travis [Fimmel] is fucking great. There are few actors who can boast such ease of acting and naturalness in front of the camera. The charisma is crazy, too. It's a pleasure to watch", — ajcrvr.

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"Fisher"

Drama, detective, thriller | 4.12 out of 5 on MyShows | Russia

In 1986, a brutal maniac who murders teenagers runs rampant on the Rublevski highway. The deaths are investigated by the intellectual Valery Kozyrev, his much more daring partner and experienced investigator Yevgeny Bokov, and local employee Natalia Dobrovolskaya. The investigation is moving very slowly, because there is almost no evidence and witnesses. The only one who can identify the killer is a schoolboy Igor with a rich imagination, whose parents do not want their son to communicate with the police.

"The series is atmospheric. The last series so generally kept in suspense until the very end. And separately I want to note Yankovsky - Bokov he turned out alive. I'm delighted", — King_Len.

"The series watched in salvo, so completely immersed in its atmosphere. Definitely one of the most worthy series of Russian cinematography. The story itself is certainly a wild horror, madly sorry for all the children and affected family members", — id165383750.

"As much as everyone would not shabby Bortich, Rostov accent and in general Russian serials in general - this is one of those serials that is really well filmed. Yankovsky very much liked even when watching the series "Topi", here he is even more for me revealed as a good actor. It's very cool that the directors did not lick the speech of the characters and still there is a track with voiceover 18 +, with it even more tension in the scenes becomes, well, and humor too. Everyone who has not yet watched, I advise you to watch all the series in one go, then the feeling is completely different. I won't even say anything about the picture, it's beautiful", — dracorex_.

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"One Night"

Drama, detective | 4.43 out of 5 on MyShows | Australia

The series tells the story of Tess, Simone, and Hat, three friends whose lives are completely changed after the events of One Night. 20 years later, Simone, without telling Tess and Hat, releases the novel "One Night" about what happened to them. Unexpectedly, the book becomes a bestseller and the women are forced to relive painful memories as well as uncover long-buried secrets.

"Good series, unlikely to revisit, but was very interesting to watch. Lots of important insights and terrific acting by the actresses! Particularly enjoyed Jodi and Yael, who were the reason I originally started watching", — Anica22.

"It was decent. Very. Great musical accompaniment and I think the ending was just right. A book that was supposed to bring relief, relieve a load of guilt - it did. But not quite in the way it was supposed to", — maybe_someday98.

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"Pluto"

Anime, detective, sci-fi | 4.46 out of 5 on MyShows | Japan

The show is set in a future where humans and highly functional humanoid robots live in harmony. That is until someone starts destroying the most famous robots on the planet. Detective Gesicht takes on the case, and is surprised to discover that the murders are apparently not committed by humans — although robots cannot kill humans. It soon becomes clear that Gesicht himself has been targeted by the criminal.

"Enjoyed the anime. Quality detective, sci-fi and philosophy. The drawing and animation are top notch. Interesting world with its own peculiarities, such as the adoption of robot children even by ordinary people. Eight episodes of an hour is unusual, but if 20 minutes each, it would be just 24 episodes. But I separated some episodes, sometimes it was a little hard to watch at once", — GonReborn.

"It was insanely sad. Falling in love with the characters and watching them get maimed and killed. Wonderful work; lots of drama, social and political themes, philosophizing, enthusiasm for life, idealism. But how painful", — Aeolide.

"A B. With stunning visuals and an interesting detective script, the series drags on and actively squeezes out tears. To shorten it by an hour and it would be super. But anyway, such things are filmed few", — DIVbalakovo.

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"Lockwood & Co."

Action, adventure, supernatural | 4.21 out of 5 on MyShows | UK

The project, based on a series of books by Jonathan Stroud, is set in London, where teenage ghost hunters battle dangerous spirits every night. But among the many corporate firms run by adults, one stands out — a tiny independent agency run by a gifted girl and two teenage boys. The three of them must face off against adult competitors, as well as solve a mystery that will change the course of history.

"Loved the main trio: great job playing the characters, special thanks for the micro gestures/pauses/looks. They stood in my head like family after the books) Subtle, one of the best book adaptations in recent times, even though they omitted a lot, the series looks harmonious", — Danivsmisle. 

"I loved it. So detailed and carefully treated the source material, the soul rejoices. The actors are good, although there were doubts about the actor Lockwood initially. And in general, what to say, really, a real fan's delight, the atmosphere is almost like in the books", — lokist130.

"A very pleasant impression leaves the series. From series to series does not lose pace and keeps interest. A little lacking in humor from the books, but overall very good", — imolja.

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