Lady in the Lake is a thriller drama miniseries created by Alma Har’el. Based on the 2019 novel of the same name by author Laura Lippman, the Apple TV+ series is set in the 1960s in Baltimore and it follows the story of Maddie Schwartz, an investigative journalist as she leaves her overbearing husband to pursue her career and finds herself entangled into two mysterious murders, and she comes in direct conflict with a woman working to advance the agenda of the city’s African American community. Lady in the Lake stars Natalie Portman in the lead role with Moses Ingram, Y’lan Noel, Brett Gelman, Byron Bowers, Noah Jupe, Josiah Cross, Mikey Madison, and Pruitt Taylor Vince starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the thrilling mystery and enticing drama in Apple TV+’s Lady in the Lake, here are some similar shows for you to watch next.
Sharp Objects (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Sharp Objects is a psychological thriller mystery drama miniseries created by Marti Noxon. Based on the 2006 novel of the same name by author Gillian Flynn, the HBO series follows the story of a crime reporter, Camille Preaker as she returns to her hometown to investigate the murder of two young girls, but she soon faces her childhood trauma. Sharp Objects stars Amy Adams in the lead role with Patricia Clarkson, Sophia Lillis, Chris Messina, Eliza Scanlen, Matt Craven, Henry Czerny, Taylor John Smith, Madison Davenport, Miguel Sandoval, and Sydney Sweeney starring in supporting roles.
Mare of Easttown (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Mare of Easttown is a crime drama miniseries created by Brad Ingelsby. The HBO series is set in the fictional town of Easttown, Philadelphia and it follows the story of police detective Marianne “Mare” Sheehan as she struggles to keep her life from falling apart and keep the trust of her community intact while trying to solve a mysterious murder of a teenage girl. Mare of Easttown stars Kate Winslet in the lead role with Julianne Nicholson, Jean Smart, Angourie Rice, David Denman, Neal Huff, Guy Pearce, Cailee Spaeny, John Douglas Thompson, Joe Tippett, Evan Peters, Sosie Bacon, and James McArdle starring in supporting roles.
The Outsider (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
The Outsider is a psychological thriller and horror crime drama series created by Richard Price. Based on the 2018 novel of the same name by author Stephen King, the HBO series follows the story of Detective Ralph Anderson as he struggles to solve a brutal murder case for which a suburban parent is accused. The Outsider stars Ben Mendelsohn, Jason Bateman, Cynthia Erivo, Marc Menchaca, Paddy Considine, Jeremy Bobb, Bill Camp, and Julianne Nicholson.
The Sinner (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
The Sinner is an anthology mystery thriller drama series created by Derek Simonds. Based on the 1999 novel of the same name by author Petra Hammesfahr, the USA Network series follows the story of Detective Harry Ambrose as he investigates some of the most heinous murders committed by ordinary people, and tries to understand the reason behind the atrocity. The Sinner stars Bill Pullman, Jessica Biel, Christopher Abbott, Dohn Norwood, Abby Miller, Elisha Henig, Carrie Coon, Hannah Gross, Natalie Paul, Tracy Letts, Matt Bomer, and Chris Messina.
Marcella (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
Marcella is a British Nordic noir detective series created by Hans Rosenfeldt and Nicola Larder. The Netflix series follows the story of a brilliant and relentless detective Marcella Backland, who had left the police department because of marital issues but returns to her job and investigates a string of murders to catch a dangerous killer. Marcella stars Anna Friel in the lead role with Ray Panthaki, Nicholas Pinnock, Jamie Bamber, Nina Sosanya, Laura Carmichael, Jack Doolan, Harry Lloyd, and Charlie Covell starring in supporting roles.
Cruel Summer (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Cruel Summer is an anthology mystery thriller series created by Bert V. Royal. The Freeform series is set between 1993 and 1995 in the fictional town of Skylin, Texas and it follows the story of two teenage girls, Jeanette Turner, a sweet and socially awkward student, and Kate Wallis, a popular and outgoing girl. When Kate mysteriously disappears, Jeanette suddenly becomes popular and later comes under suspicion for the disappearance. Cruel Summer stars Olivia Holt and Chiara Aurelia in the lead role with Froy Gutierrez, Harley Quinn Smith, Brooklyn Sudano, Blake Lee, Allius Barnes, Nathaniel Ashton, and Michael Landes starring in supporting roles.
City on Fire (Apple TV+)
City on Fire is a crime drama series created by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage. Based on the 2015 novel of the same name by author Garth Risk Hallberg, the Apple TV+ series is set in New York City in 2003 and it revolves around the investigation of the murder of a young woman who was shot in Central Park. As the investigation develops it shows a connection with a string of mysterious city-wide fires and a wealthy couple with dangerous secrets. City on Fire stars Wyatt Oleff, Chase Sui Wonders, Jemima Kirke, Nico Tortorella, Ashley Zuckerman, Xavier Clyde, Max Milner, Alexandra Doke, Omid Abtahi, and Kathleen Munroe.