5 Crime Dramas to Watch While Waiting for Elsbeth Season 3

If you've fallen for Elsbeth's sharp-witted charm and offbeat cases, you're probably already counting the days until Season 3 drops. Unfortunately, as season 2 just recently ended, it's going to be a while before we see Elsbeth Tascioni out of jail and back working with the police, carrying her many tote bags on her.

So here are 5 crime drama series you can watch right now to fill the void until Elsbeth season 3 comes out.

1. ‘The Residence’ (2025)

• On Rotten Tomatoes, The Residence has 85% from critics and 78% from viewers.
• On IMDb, The Residence has 7.7/10.

One of Netflix's newest mystery shows, The Residence offers a modern twist on the classic formula, all set within the walls of the White House. Uzo Aduba stars as Cordelia Cupp, a quirky and relentless detective who investigates a high-stakes murder during a lavish state dinner. It's Shondaland's answer to Knives Out, if you will, blending political intrigue and suspense into one irresistible binge.

“The Residence is one of The Best Shows i've watched on Netflix. I did not expect to love it as much as I did and I'm sure it's not everyone's cup of tea - But I just love a good "Who done it " murder mystery. And this one is just Brilliantly made. This show is so charming and everything works in the end in a smart way,” Redditor StreamLife9 said.

2. ‘Why Women Kill’ (2019-2023)

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Why Women Kill has 67% from critics and 95% from viewers.
• On IMDb, Why Women Kill has 8.3/10.

From Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry, Why Women Kill tracks three women living in the same Pasadena mansion in different decades, all dealing with infidelity in dramatically different ways. Equal parts soap and satire, it’s stylish and surprisingly sharp on gender roles and social norms. Season 1 proves to be a fan favorite, but season 2 is just as captivating, so definitely give it a go.

3. ‘Poker Face’ (2023-)

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Poker Face has 99% from critics and 71% from viewers.
• On IMDb, Poker Face has 7.8/10.

Poker Face features Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale, a woman with an uncanny ability to detect lies who finds herself solving crimes while on the run. The structure of the series, which has a fresh case each episode, is delightfully retro, but the writing and performances are anything but dated.

4. ‘Evil’ (2019-2014)

• On Rotten Tomatoes, Evil has 96% from critics and 85% from viewers.
• On IMDb, Evil has 7.8/10.

Part procedural, part supernatural thriller, Evil follows a forensic psychologist, a priest-in-training, and a tech expert as they investigate miracles, demonic possession, and other unexplained phenomena. It’s creepy, cerebral, and endlessly twisty. And yes, it asks the big questions about science, faith, and fear.

“Evil is one of the most brilliant procedurals I’ve seen - I am so sad it’s ending with season four, such an underrated show that really works on so many levels. I love its exploration of religion and Catholicism, its depiction of relationships, the strong female characters and also the friendship between men and women, the way it depicts motherhood,” Redidtor Notdorisday said.

5. ‘The Fall’ (2013-2016)

• On Rotten Tomatoes, The Fall has 85% from critics and 85% from viewers.
• On IMDb, The Fall has 8.1/10

Now the last but not the least, a more serious approach to crime solving comes with The Fall. Especially if psychological crime thrillers are your thing. Gillian Anderson is magnetic as Detective Stella Gibson, assigned to track down a serial killer terrorizing Belfast. But here’s the twist: we already know who the killer is: Paul Spector, chillingly portrayed by Jamie Dornan. And The Fall dives deep into the minds of both predator and pursuer.