Long Bright River is a crime drama miniseries created by Liz Moore and Nikki Toscano. Based on Moore’s 2020 book of the same name, the Peacock series is set in Philadelphia, and it follows police officer Mickey as she patrols a high-crime neighborhood and soon begins to investigate the murder of three young women. Long Bright River stars Amanda Seyfried, Ashleigh Cummings, Callum Vinson, John Doman, Nicholas Pinnock, and Dash Mihok. So, if you loved the intense story, thrilling mystery, and compelling characters in Long Bright River, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
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 small Philadelphia suburb of Easttown, and it follows police detective Marianne Sheehan as he investigates the murder of a teenage mother while also trying to keep her personal life from falling apart. Mare of Easttown stars Kate Winslet, 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.
American Rust (Prime Video)
American Rust is a crime drama series created by Dan Futterman. Based on the 2009 novel of the same name by Philipp Meyer, the Showtime and later Amazon Freevee series is set in a small Rust Belt town in Pennsylvania. It follows Del Harris, the chief of police of the town, who takes on a murder investigation for the sole reason of saving his lover’s son, who is the prime suspect in the murder. American Rust stars Jeff Daniels, Maura Tierney, David Alvarez, Bill Camp, Julia Mayorga, Alex Neustaedter, Mark Pellegrino, and Rob Yang.
The Killing (Hulu, AMC+, The Roku Channel & Prime Video Add-On)
The Killing is a mystery crime drama series created by Veena Sud. Based on the Danish series Forbrydelsen by Søren Sveistrup, the AMC series follows police detectives Sarah Linden and Stephen Holder as they investigate the disturbing murder of a 17-year-old girl. The Killing stars Mireille Enos, Joel Kinnaman, Bill Campbell, Michelle Forbes, and Brent Sexton.
Top of the Lake (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Top of the Lake is a mystery crime drama series created by Jane Campion and Gerard Lee. The Sundance Channel series follows detective Robin Griffin as she is assigned to investigate the disappearance of a 12-year-old pregnant girl. She soon becomes obsessed with the case. Top of the Lake stars Elisabeth Moss, David Wenham, Peter Mullan, Thomas M. Wright, Holly Hunter, Gwendoline Christie, David Denick, Alice Englert, Ewen Leslie, and Nicole Kidman.
On Call (Prime Video)
On Call is a police procedural crime drama series created by Tim Walsh and Elliot Wolf. The Prime Video series is set in Long Beach, California, and it follows veteran police officer Traci Harmon and her new rookie officer Alex Diaz as they patrol the streets to prevent crime and keep the community safe. On Call stars Troian Bellisario, Brandon Larracuente, Eriq LaSalle, Lori Loughlin, Rich Ting, and Lobo Sebastian.
Happy Valley (fuboTV & Rent on Prime Video)
Happy Valley is a British police procedural crime drama series created by Sally Wainwright. The BBC One series is set in Halifax, West Yorkshire, and it follows Police Sergeant Catherine Cawood, who is still dealing with a personal tragedy. She soon gets embroiled in a criminal conspiracy involving the man she holds responsible for her daughter’s death. Happy Valley stars Sarah Lancashire, Siobhan Finneran, James Norton, Charlie Murphy, George Costigan, and Rhys Connah.
Hightown (Rent on Prime Video)
Hightown is a crime drama series created by Rebecca Cutter. The Starz series is set in the New England town Provincetown, Massachusetts, and it follows Jackie Quiñones, a National Marine Fisheries Service Agent struggling with substance abuse issues. She soon becomes embroiled in a murder case that leads to an investigation into Cape Cod’s organized crime and opioid epidemic. Hightown stars Monica Raymund, Riley Voelkel, Shane Harper, Atkins Estimond, Amaury Nolasco, Dohn Norwood, and James Badge Dale.
Sharp Objects (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Sharp Objects is a psychological mystery thriller drama series created by Marti Noxon. Based on the 2006 novel of the same name by Gillian Flynn, the HBO series follows Camille Preaker, an emotionally troubled investigative reporter, as she returns to her hometown to investigate the murder of two young girls, but she soon comes face to face with her own demons. Sharp Objects stars Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, Chris Messina, Eliza Scanlen, Matt Craven, Henry Czerny, and Sydney Sweeney.
Broadchurch (Peacock, Tubi, Pluto TV, Plex, The Roku Channel & Rent on Prime Video)
Broadchurch is a mystery crime drama series created by Chris Chibnall. The ITV series is set in the coastal town of Broadchurch, and it revolves around the murder investigation of an 11-year-old boy. The series follows Detective Inspector Alec Hardy and Detective Sergeant Ellie Miller as they try to find the killer while also dealing with a grief-stricken community. Broadchurch stars David Tennant, Olivia Colman, Jodie Whittaker, Jonathan Bailey, Charlotte Beaumont, Andrew Buchan, Arthur Darvill, and Matthew Gravelle.
Southland (Rent on Prime Video)
Southland is a crime drama series created by Ann Biderman. The NBC and later TNT series is set in Los Angeles and it revolves around the personal and professional lives of LAPD officers as they do their best and put their personal safety on the line to protect the public. Southland stars Kevin Alejandro, Arija Bareikis, Michael Cudlitz, Shawn Hatosy, Regina King, Michael McGrady, Ben McKenzie, Tom Everett Scott, and C. Thomas Howell.