Netflix offers an impressive array of detective series that keep viewers on the edge of their seats. With engaging storylines, complex characters, and mysteries that are as intricate as they are satisfying to unravel, these shows promise a thrilling ride for all mystery enthusiasts. Here’s our pick for the 15 best detective series you can stream on Netflix right now.

1. Sherlock: An ingenious modern adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s classic tales featuring Benedict Cumberbatch as the enigmatic Sherlock Holmes.

2. Mindhunter: Step into the early days of criminal profiling at the FBI with this gripping series based on real events and interviews with serial killers.

3. Broadchurch: This British series set in a small coastal town captures the intense investigation following the tragic death of a young boy.

4. The Sinner: Each season introduces a new, chilling case with deep psychological underpinnings, unraveling why ordinary people commit brutal crimes.

5. Luther: Idris Elba stars as John Luther, a genius detective dealing with his own personal demons while solving serious crimes in London.

6. Marcella: Featuring a troubled detective who suffers blackouts, this series takes viewers deep into unraveling complex cases and Marcella’s own past.

7. Money Heist (La Casa de Papel): While not a traditional detective series, this thriller involves a captivating game of cat and mouse between criminals and police negotiators.

8. Narcos: The gritty portrayal of the real-life stories behind Colombia’s drug cartels pitted against law enforcement agencies.

9. Criminal: UK: This unique drama focuses on the psychological confrontation between police and suspects during intensified interrogation sessions.

10. Unbelievable: A riveting series based on true events that explores the story of two detectives chasing down a serial rapist while dealing with victims’ stories.

11. Safe: Created by crime author Harlan Coben, the show follows a widowed surgeon whose daughter goes missing, leading to secrets being unveiled within his community.

12. Line of Duty: A thrilling look into corruption inside the police department through the eyes of anti-corruption unit AC-12.

13. Bosch: Based on Michael Connelly’s novels, Bosch follows an LAPD homicide detective working to solve various crimes while being tried for the murder of a serial killer.

14. Collateral: This four-part British series explores the darker underbelly of modern London when a pizza delivery boy’s murder turns into a complex case involving multiple strata of society.

15. Dexter: While not new to Netflix, ‘Dexter’ follows blood spatter analyst Dexter Morgan as he leads a double life — forensics expert by day and serial killer by night targeting criminals who’ve slipped through the justice system.

From gritty true-crime stories to fictional thrillers featuring brilliant minds solving complex puzzles, these are some of Netflix’s standout detective series for aficionados seeking suspenseful entertainment built around investigations and crime-solving.