'Moonlighting' and 7 Other Feel-Good Detective TV Series, Ranked by IMDb

We carefully selected eight of the coziest detective shows, perfect for chilly winter evenings.

Like a soft sweater for the soul, these series offer intellectual pleasure, nostalgia for bygone aesthetics, and the assurance that order will be restored in the end, rather than adrenaline.

8. 'Art Detectives', 2025-...

IMDb Score: 6.9/10

Detective Mick Palmer and Constable Shazia Malik take on complex cases involving Viking treasure, Vermeer paintings, Banksy works, and collectible vinyl.

These crimes often involve murder, so the detectives' work is far from easy. However, when Mick's father, one of Britain's most notorious art fraudsters, reappears in his life, Mick's integrity is tested.

7. 'The Madame Blanc Mysteries', 2021-...

IMDb Score: 7.1/10

Jean White, a charming antiques expert from northern England, moves to the south of France to investigate the mysterious death of her husband, Rory.

It turns out that Rory had a secret life, and his death was staged. Jean meets Dom, a local taxi driver, and begins working as a freelance expert for the local gendarmerie, where her skills prove invaluable.

Now known as Madame Blanc, Jean attempts to find her husband's killer and solves several other mysterious cases involving antiques along the way.

6. 'Harry Wild', 2022-...

IMDb Score: 7.2/10

Jane Seymour plays an active and smart detective. Harriet Wild is a former literature teacher, whose life changes dramatically after she retires.

After a woman is robbed by a teenager, Jane decides to take on several investigations. Many of these cases involve her son, a police officer, but he is unwilling to help her.

She teams up with a petty thief and realizes that her knowledge of literature can help her solve crimes.

5. 'Mrs Sidhu Investigates', 2023-...

IMDb Score: 7.5/10

Mrs. Sidhu is a skilled cook and the owner of a catering business. Her passion for cooking is matched only by her love of adventure and detective work.

One day, two bodies are found at a party at an upscale spa. Determined to find the culprits, Mrs. Sidhu throws herself into the case.

She teams up with Chief Inspector Burton, who is not thrilled about having a cook around. Together, however, they form a powerful alliance that local criminals should be wary of.

4. 'Darby and Joan', 2022-...

IMDb Score: 7.6/10

An unexpected encounter occurs in the Australian outback between Joan Kirkhope, a widowed nurse, and Jack Darby, a former police officer enjoying a well-deserved break.

Jack has only one friend: his dog. Joan came to Australia from the UK to solve the mystery of her husband's death. Upon learning of this, Jack decides to help her with her investigation.

Their journey across Australia brings Joan and Jack closer together, and they become true friends – and more. As they travel across the country, they discover secrets and their own feelings.

3. 'Moonlighting', 1985-1989

IMDb Score: 7.6/10

Moonlighting is a detective series in which the detectives themselves are the main attraction, not the investigation. Model Madolyn Hayes, played by Cybill Shepherd, loses a large sum of money due to accounting fraud.

To solve her financial problems, she becomes the manager of the detective agency, where David Addison, played by Bruce Willis in one of his first roles, works.

The relationship between strict Madolyn and funny David becomes the heart of the series.

2. 'Miss Marple', 1984-1992

IMDb Score: 8.5/10

Several actresses have played Miss Jane Marple from Agatha Christie's books, but Joan Hickson is the most famous Miss Marple from the 1980s series. Hickson's portrayal is often considered the most faithful to the original character.

Hickson's Miss Marple is a meek and quiet spinster who is highly intelligent and inquisitive. She pays close attention to detail and always acts decisively when catching criminals.

This witty elderly lady captivates viewers with her intriguing mysteries set in cozy cottages and country estates.

1. 'Poirot', 1989-2013

IMDb Score: 8.6/10

The character Hercule Poirot from Agatha Christie's novels has been played by various actors. However, David Suchet gained the most popularity and admiration from fans.

Suchet read Christie's books and meticulously studied the character and habits of the brilliant detective and former police officer.

Suchet's portrayal of the detective with a funny gait and eccentric behavior is unique. His Poirot is a true perfectionist and a gentleman who is sometimes a mischievous joker and a bit of a narcissist.

During his investigations, Poirot notices even the smallest details that seem insignificant but play a decisive role in catching the criminal.