10 Best Crime-Fighting Duo TV Shows & Where to Stream Them
What’s better than a brilliant detective unraveling insidious criminal schemes? Two brilliant detectives doing the same, of course! Especially, if you throw in some tension…
10. The Mentalist (2008–2015)
After a notorious serial killer murders his family, a fake psychic Patrick Jane changes his ways and dedicates his life to one goal: avenging his loved ones. He becomes a police consultant and joins agent Teresa Lisbon’s team that investigates the maniac, using his mental tricks to solve murders and stay two steps ahead of the culprits.
You can stream The Mentalist on Max, Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video.
9. Lucifer ( 2016–2021)
Even all-powerful beings tend to get bored, and Hell's overlord Lucifer Morningstar is no exception. Lucifer leaves his throne and settles down in LA, leading a sinful life, until he encounters detective Chloe Decker. Intrigued by her, the devil himself decides to roll with the policewoman and help her investigate murder cases.
You can stream Lucifer on Netflix and Prime Video.
8. Rizzoli & Isles (2010–2016)
Following her unfortunate showdown with a serial killer she’s been hunting, detective Jane Rizzoli applies for a new partner after her previous one sees her vulnerability. She gets teamed up with Dr. Maura Isles, the Chief Medical Examiner, and together, they embark on a journey of bringing the maniac to justice — and not only him.
You can stream Rizzoli & Isles on Apple TV and Prime Video.
7. White Collar (2009–2014)
It was a long and interesting game of cat and mouse, but the charming white-collar con artist Neal Caffrey finally gets caught by his archnemesis Peter Burke from the FBI. Unwilling to go to prison, Caffrey offers his services at bringing down the worst white-collared criminals, and the FBI agent agrees, thus beginning their adventures.
You can stream White Collar on Hulu, Apple TV, Disney Plus, and Prime Video.
6. Elementary (2012–2019)
In this peculiar iteration of Conan Doyle’s classic story, Sherlock Holmes gets stuck in New York after going through rehab, and teams up with the NYPD. Soon, he’s joined by Dr. Joan Watson, his new neighbor and a new partner in solving crimes; too bad he doesn’t know her secret reason for appearing in his life.
You can stream Elementary on Hulu, Apple TV, and Prime Video.
5. Psych (2006–2014)
The police tend to accept psychics’ help, and a young con artist Shawn Spencer decides to take full advantage of that. After convincing the force that he has psychic powers, he and his best friend Gus get hired as police consultants to assist them in complicated cases, where Spencer uses his deduction skills to unravel the truth.
You can stream Psych on Apple TV and Prime Video.
4. Bones (2005–2017)
The last thing Dr. Temperance Brennan dreams about is a partner, but her desires are put aside when the FBI sends Special Agent Seeley Booth to get help from her. From now on, this duo will work on the most complicated old cases, using victims’ bones to identify them and uncover the circumstances of their deaths.
You can stream Bones on Hulu, Disney Plus, and Prime Video.
3. Supernatural ( 2005–2020)
Two brothers, Sam and Dean Winchesters, continue their parents’ trade: they embark on a journey to become the true hunters, traveling the United States and dealing with the worst cases of supernatural crimes and attacks. Their new trade brings them many enemies and allies alike, but the brothers keep pushing forward.
You can stream Supernatural on Max and Prime Video.
2. Sherlock (2010–2017)
Another modern take on Conan Doyle’s story, Sherlock follows the eccentric and brilliant detective and his new partner, Dr. John Watson. The dynamic duo doesn’t get on at first, but the more crime and life-threatening situations they put behind themselves, the stronger their connection — and the closer they are to Moriarty.
You can stream Sherlock on Max, Disney Plus, and Prime Video.
1. Castle (2009–2016)
Boredom is a terrible foe, and when it pairs with writer’s block? Absolutely devastating. To get some ideas for his new books, the thriving author Richard Castle partners up with the homicide detective Kate Beckett. Soon, he has plenty of ideas, but he’s secretly enamored by her, so he does his best to stick around and help her solve crimes.
You can stream Castle on Hulu, Apple TV, Disney Plus, and Prime Video.