There are a lot of detective TV shows , both in past and present. Some of them are admittedly corny with writing that doesn’t give the actors much to work with in terms of depth. Some are designed to be silly, campy, even on purpose. In these instances, overacting is actually appreciated, even applauded.

There are some great detective shows, however, from the last few decades, some of which are still on television, that highlight really great acting. This is thanks to the fantastic actors and great writing, as well as, in many cases, the overall tone of the show.

18 High Potential (2024-)

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High Potential isn’t necessarily a serious detective show but it is one of the best police procedurals of the 2020s . It’s a network TV crime drama that follows the usual pr

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