Scarpetta is a procedural crime thriller drama series created by Liz Sarnoff. Based on Patricia Cornwell‘s novel series, the Prime Video series follows Dr. Kay Scarpetta, a brilliant forensic pathologist, as she comes under fire after it is discovered that the 28-year-old criminal case that made her career might not be as cut-and-dry as everyone thought. Aside from finding a sadistic killer, Scarpetta must also deal with an extremely dysfunctional family. Scarpetta stars Nicole Kidman, Jamie Lee Curtis, Bobby Cannavale, Simon Baker, Rosy McEwen, Jacob Lumet Cannavale, and Hunter Parrish. So, if you loved the thrilling drama, intense story, and compelling characters in Scarpetta, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Cross (Prime Video)
Cross is a crime thriller drama series created by Ben Watkins. Based on James Patterson’s Alex Cross novel series, the Prime Video series is set in Washington, D.C., and it follows forensic psychologist and homicide detective Alex Cross as he investigates brutal murder cases committed by sadistic killers while also trying to find the killer of his wife. Cross stars Aldis Hodge, Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tal, Samantha Walkes, Caleb Elijah, and Melody Hurd.
The Breakthrough (Netflix)
The Breakthrough is a Swedish crime drama series written by Oskar Söderlund. Based on the non-fiction book The Breakthrough: How the Genealogist Solved the Double Murder in Linköping by Anna Bodin and Peter Sjolund, the Netflix series follows a detective as he teams up with a genealogist to solve a sixteen-year-old double homicide. The Breakthrough stars Peter Eggers, Mattias Nordkvist, Jessica Liedberg, Jonathan Rodriguez, Karin de Frumerie, and Annika Hallin.
Harrow (Rent on Prime Video)
Harrow is a medical mystery drama series co-created by Stephen M. Irwin and Leigh McGrath. The ABC series is set in Queensland, Australia, and it follows Dr. Daniel Harrow, an empathetic forensic pathologist with a knack for bending the rules. Harrow often uses unorthodox and borderline illegal methods to bring justice to the murder victims and also to protect his family. Harrow stars Ioan Gruffudd, Jolene Anderson, Mirrah Foulkes, Remy Hill, Anna Lise Phillips, and Darren Gilshenan.
The Chestnut Man (Netflix)
The Chestnut Man is a Danish crime drama series co-created by Dorte Warnøe Hagh, David Sandreuter, and Mikkel Serup. Based on the 2018 book of the same name, the Netflix series is set in Copenhagen, and it follows Detectives Naia Thulin and Mark Hess as they investigate the scene of a grisly murder, which is somehow connected to a politician’s missing daughter. The Chestnut Man stars Danica Curcic, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, David Dencik, Esben Dalsgaard Andersen, and Lars Ranthe.
The Killing (Disney+, Hulu, Tubi, The Roku Channel, AMC+, & Rent on Prime Video)
The Killing is a mystery crime drama series created by Veena Sud. Based on the Danish series Forbrydelsen by Søren Sveistrup, the AMC series is set in Seattle, Washington, and it follows homicide detectives Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder as they investigate horrifying murder cases. The Killing stars Mireille Enos, Billy Campbell, Joel Kinnaman, Michelle Forbes, Brent Sexton, Kristin Lehman, and Eric Ladin.
Luther (Disney+, AMC+, Hulu, Britbox, & Rent on Prime Video)
Luther is a British psychological crime drama series created by Neil Cross. The BBC One series follows John Luther, a brilliant but troubled homicide detective who tries to understand dangerous killers to catch them. His investigations force him to face the dark sides about humanity. Luther stars Idris Elba, Ruth Wilson, Steven Mackintosh, Indira Varma, Paul McGann, Saskia Reeves, Warren Brown, and Dermot Crowley.
Mindhunter (Netflix)
Mindhunter is a psychological crime drama series created by Joe Penhall. Based on John Douglas and Mark Olshaker’s 1995 true-crime book titled Mindhunter: Inside the FBI’s Elite Serial Crime Unit, the Netflix series is set in the late 1970s, and it follows two FBI agents as they begin working on profiling dangerous killers to make it easier for law enforcement agencies to catch them in the future. Mindhunter stars Jonathan Groff, Holt McCallany, Anna Torv, Hannah Gross, Cotter Smith, and Stacey Roca.
True Detective (HBO Max & Rent on Prime Video)
True Detective is an anthology detective crime drama series created by Nic Pizzolatto. The HBO series takes place in different parts of the United States, and it follows police officers and detectives as they try to solve murder cases that force them to face humanity’s dark side. True Detective stars Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Potts, Alexandra Daddario, and Tory Kittles.
Criminal Minds (Paramount+, Disney+, Pluto TV, Hulu, & Rent on Prime Video)
Criminal Minds is a detective crime thriller drama series created by Jeff Davis. The CBS series revolves around a group of FBI criminal profilers working for the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit to profile dangerous killers and catch them before they can kill any more people. Criminal Minds stars Mandy Patinkin, Thomas Gibson, Lola Glaudini, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler, and A.J. Cook.
A Murder at the End of the World (Disney+ & Hulu)
A Murder at the End of the World is a psychological mystery thriller drama series co-created by Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij. The FX series follows amateur detective Darby Hart as she is invited to an isolated glacial retreat in Iceland by a reclusive billionaire alongside eight other guests. Things take a turn when a brutal murder takes place, and Darby tries to solve it. A Murder at the End of the World stars Emma Corrin, Brit Marling, Harris Dickinson, Alice Braga, and Joan Chen.