Hidden gems
Underrated crime shows
Great crime series that flew under the radar — high ratings, smaller audience, ranked so the best-kept secrets come first.
The Untouchables
Ripper Street
The Avengers
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour
Gangland Undercover
See No Evil
Going Straight
Dragnet
Penoza
Quincy, M.E.
Messiah
Murder One
Silk
Porridge
Terriers
White Christmas
Underbelly
The Rockford Files
Drug Lords: The Next Generation
Hill Street Blues
Monster
Murder Mystery
Bad Girls
Vincenzo
Republic of Doyle
Miss Marple
Police Squad!
This is England
Due South
Gomorra: La Serie
Imposters
Hustle
Life on Mars
Prime Suspect
The Bletchley Circle
Evil Lives Here
Get Shorty
Contraband: Seized at the Border
Rectify
Wentworth
Underrated shows by genre
Good to know
What makes a TV show underrated?
These are series rated 7.8 or higher by viewers but parked well outside the most-watched tier — genuinely good crime shows that never got the audience they deserved.
Are these crime shows actually worth watching?
Every title here clears a 7.8+ rating, so the score is real — just under the radar. Top of the list: The Untouchables, Ripper Street, The Avengers.
Where can I stream these hidden gems?
Every series links to its page with live streaming availability for your country.