Since the very beginnings of the genre, Britain has been the source of many a great detective story.

That includes a number of greatHarlan Cobenadaptations as well that have brought record viewership numbers to the streamer.

Read on to discover our selection of the best British detective shows you might stream on Netflix right now.

Best British Detective Shows on Netflix

Disclaimer: These titles are available on US Netflix.

Packed full of intricate character moments and action sequences,Girl/Hajiis pure adrenaline-pumping fun.

Her grief turns to confusion when a nanny cam shows her supposedly dead husband visiting their daughter.

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The series also received fairly positive reviews from critics and earned Michelle Keegan a National Television Award nomination.

J. Clarkson,Collateralis a four-episode drama thriller series.

The show starsCarey Mulliganas a Detective Inspector investigating the murder of a pizza delivery driver in south London.

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First broadcast on BBC Two in February 2018,Collateralwas released on Netflix in March 2018.

The show also received two nominations for British Academy Television Awards.

The series received generally positive reviews from critics, though it was criticized for its excessively complicated storytelling.

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Stay Close (2021)

Collateral (2018)

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