The Irrational is a police procedural crime thriller drama series created by Arika Mittman. The NBC crime thriller series follows the story of the world-renowned behavioral science professor Alec Mercer, who uses his unique expertise in psychology, body language, and emotional, and facial cues to solve the most twisted and high-stakes cases. The Irrational stars Jesse L. Martin, Molly Kunz, Maahra Hill, Travina Springer, and Ella Cannon. So, if you loved thrilling cases of the week, interesting mysteries, and compelling characters in The Irrational here are some similar shows you should check out next.
The Mentalist (Hulu, Max & Prime Video Add-On)
The Mentalist is a police procedural mystery crime thriller drama series created by Bruno Heller. The CBS series follows Patrick Jane, an independent consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as he works with his colleagues to solve various crimes around California. When Patrick is not solving cases for the CBI, he is relentlessly looking for the serial killer who killed his wife and daughter. The Mentalist stars Simon Baker and Robin Tunney in the lead roles with Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman, Amanda Righetti, Rockmond Dunbar, Emily Swallow, Joe Adler, and Josie Loren starring in supporting roles.
Prodigal Son (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Prodigal Son is a police procedural crime thriller drama series created by Chris Fedak and Sam Sklaver. The Fox series follows Malcolm Bright, a gifted criminal psychologist who is haunted by the crimes of his serial killer father. After being fired from the FBI, he is recruited by the NYPD to consult on homicide cases which brings him and his incarcerated father closer. Prodigal Son stars Tom Payne in the lead role with Michael Sheen, Bellamy Young, Aurora Perrineau, Lou Diamond Phillips, Halston Sage, Keiko Agena, Frank Harts, and Kasjan Wilson starring in supporting roles.
Criminal Minds (Paramount+, Hulu, Pluto TV & Prime Video Add-On)
Criminal Minds is a police procedural mystery crime drama series created by Jeff Davis. The CBS series follows a group of criminal profilers who work for the FBI as members of its Behavioral Analysis Unit (BAU) as they solve some of the most disturbing murders around the United States of America. Criminal Minds stars Mandy Patinkin, Thomas Gibson, Lola Glaudini, Shemar Moore, Matthew Gray Gubler, A.J. Cook, Kirsten Vangsness, Paget Brewster, Joe Mantegna, and Rachel Nichols.
Hannibal (Prime Video, AMC+ & Pluto TV)
Hannibal is a psychological crime thriller drama series developed by Brian Fuller. Based on the characters and stories created by Thomas Harris, the NBC series follows Will Graham, a gifted criminal profiler haunted by his own mind as he is called back into action by the FBI to catch psychopaths. Graham attends regular therapy sessions with Dr. Hannibal Lecter, but what he doesn’t know is that Dr. Lecter is a serial killer. Hannibal stars Hugh Dancy and Mads Mikkelsen in the lead roles with Hettienne Park, Caroline Dhavernas, Gillian Anderson, Laurence Fishburne, Scott Thompson, Kacey Rohl, and Lara Jean Chorostecki starring in supporting roles.
Luther (Pluto TV, Britbox & Rent on Prime Video)
Luther is a British psychological crime thriller drama series created by Neil Cross. The BBC One series follows DCI John Luther, a brilliant but emotionally impulsive detective who solves some of the most disturbing murder cases, which torment him long after he solves them. Luther stars Idris Elba in the lead role with Ruth Wilson, Warren Brown, Dermot Crowley, Michael Smiley, Saskia Reeves, Paul McGann, Indira Varma, and Steven Mackintosh starring in supporting roles.
Lie to Me (Hulu, Tubi & Rent on Prime Video)
Lie to Me is a police procedural crime drama series created by Samuel Baum. The Fox series follows world’s leading deception researcher Dr. Cal Lightman who works with his team to assist various law enforcement agencies to determine if the people they suspect are lying or not making it easier for them to solve crimes. Lie to Me stars Tim Roth, Kelli Williams, Hayley McFarland, Monica Raymund, Brendan Hines, Mekhi Phifer, Kristen Ariza, and Jennifer Beals.
The Following (Plex & Rent on Prime Video)
The Following is a psychological crime thriller drama series created by Kevin Williamson. The Fox series follows the story of former FBI agent Ryan Hardy who is brought back into the fold after a serial killer he caught in the past escapes from death row. During his incarceration the serial killer had gathered a collection of cultlike followers, so Ryan has his work cut out for him. The Following stars Kevin Bacon in the lead role with James Purefoy, Valorie Curry, Natalie Zea, Shawn Ashmore, Nico Tortorella, and Adan Canto starring in supporting roles.
The Fall (Prime Video, AMC+, Acorn TV, Britbox, Pluto TV & Tubi)
The Fall is a British psychological crime thriller drama series created by Allan Cubitt. The BBC Two series revolves around a cat and mouse chase between a dangerous serial killer preying on his victims in Belfast, Northern Island and the female police detective from London tasked with catching him. The Fall stars James Dornan and Gillian Anderson in the lead roles with Aisling Franciosi, Bronagh Waugh, Sarah Beattie, Colin Morgan, Valene Kane, and Ben Peel starring in supporting roles.
Elementary (Hulu & Prime Video)
Elementary is a police procedural mystery crime drama series created by Robert Doherty. Based on the characters of the same name created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the CBS series is set in present-day Manhattan and it follows Sherlock Holmes after a stint in rehab. He is soon joined by Dr. Joan Watson who was hired by Sherlock’s father to keep him off drugs. The duo works as consultants for the NYPD to solve complex crimes. Elementary stars Jonny Lee Miller and Lucy Liu in the lead roles with Jon Michael Hill, Aidan Quinn, John Noble, Nelsan Ells, and Desmond Harrington starring in supporting roles.
Mr. Mercedes (Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
Mr. Mercedes is a crime thriller drama series developed by David E. Kelley. Based on Stephen King’s novels Mr. Mercedes, Finders Keepers, and End of Watch, the Audience series follows retired detective Bill Hodges in Ohio as he begins a dangerous investigation into a local serial killer who has been tormenting him. Mr. Mercedes stars Brendan Gleeson, Harry Treadaway, Breeda Wool, Holland Taylor, Kelly Lynch, Jharrel Jerome, Justin Lupe, Robert Stanton, and Scott Lawrence.