10 Hidden Gem Crime Series on Prime That Are Secretly Masterpieces
Let's face it – while the likes of The Sopranos and The Wire still feel relevant and hugely influential in the TV crime genre, their enduring popularity and constant binge-watching have made them feel a little trite by 2024, too good for their own good.
Well, if you agree with us, then you are probably looking for a more modern take on a crime show, and lucky for you, we have a selection of series for you.
In our age of over-consumption, many great shows simply fail to make a lasting impression on fans hungry for new content, either disappearing from the public consciousness forever or becoming hidden gems. And there are plenty of shows in the latter category among the crime shows released over the last decade or so.
Here are 10 hidden gem crime series on Prime that are secret masterpieces:
As you can see, we only included the shows with a freshness rating of 90% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes, as it is the only more or less objective way to find out if the show is actually worth watching.
It's really sad to see shows with such high ratings struggle to find their audience, as their superior quality and ability to tell crime stories could easily put them on the same level as HBO's 2000s hits, with the abundance of similar projects being the only thing holding them back.
Give these underrated gems a chance, and we're sure you'll thank us in the future!