As detective dramas go, they don’t get significantly better than Happy Valley, proper? But – and we’ll say it – ITV has delivered a complete heap of them which can be simply as watchable. From a Broadchurch and Shetland mash-up to one among ITV’s finest reboots, we’ve tracked down the detective dramas that aren’t simply good – they’re past good – and we’re right here to share them with you.
For starters, Happy Valley veteran, Siobhan Finneran, brings her appearing prowess to not one however two of our picks, plus Line of Duty’s Adrian Dunbar is the jazz-singing detective that goals are made from. We’ve additionally obtained genius detective duos, gloriously escapist settings and the return of a 70s favorite. So, prepare for some investigative work as these are the 9 detective dramas to watch now on ITV.
Van der Valk
Having first launched on ITV within the 70s, Van der Valk returned in 2020 with Marc Warren starring because the titular road good however unapologetic Dutch detective monitoring down Amsterdam’s murderers. Across 4 sequence, commissioner Pet van der Valk investigates difficult instances together with his colleagues within the National Police Force’s main crimes division – and the result’s a sequence that’s laborious to change off. Available to watch now on ITVX.
McDonald & Dodds
This British sequence, which first aired on ITV in 2020, takes us to Bath the place the good and bold DCI McDonald (Tala Gouveia) and the shy however quietly good DS Dodds (Jason Watkins) are the peerlessly mismatched detective duo who’ve somewhat lots of crime to resolve. There’s a sizzling air balloon dying, a physique present in a railway tunnel, the dying of an up-and-coming Formula 1 driver and the homicide of an absconder from an area rehab clinic – to title only a few examples. Phew! Available to watch now on ITVX.
The Bay
A mash-up of Broadchurch and Shetland, all of the motion in The Bay occurs within the coastal city of Morecombe, Lancashire, and regardless of the sweeping bay panoramas, it’s somewhat gritty. DS Jenn Townsend (Marsha Thomason) investigates a slew of crimes from the homicide of a 23-year-old college pupil to that of a youthful boxer, all of which make for compelling viewing. Happily, a sixth sequence is due to begin filming this spring. The Bay sequence 1-5 is offered to watch now on ITVX.
The Loch
When a Happy Valley star is within the forged of a detective drama, you already know it’s going to be good. Siobhan Finneran is DCI Lauren Quigley, who’s introduced in to work alongside Annie Redford (performed by Laura Fraser) to monitor down a serial killer. The sequence is about on the shores of Scotland’s Loch Ness (therefore the title) the place a as soon as tight-knit group finds itself pulled aside as suspicion falls on nearly everybody. A twisty, atmospheric sequence that is simply as watchable as Happy Valley. Available to watch now on ITVX.
Murder in Provence
Fancy a visit to the south of France? Murder in Provence will whisk you off to the historic Aix-en-Provence the place investigating decide Antoine Verlaque (Roger Allam) solves homicide instances together with his legal psychologist girlfriend Marine Bonnet (Nancy Caroll). The sequence doesn’t take itself too significantly, which is the true pleasure of it, and we frequently witness the pair interviewing suspects in quaint cafés and chasing villains by way of lavish vineyards. Pure escapism. Available to watch now on ITVX.
Ridley
He may be synonymous with Line of Duty – however Adrian Dunbar has, in actual fact, obtained one other detective present to his title which is equally good. Ridley revolves across the investigations of former Detective Inspector Ridley (Dunbar), who retired after a psychological breakdown following the dying of his household in a fireplace. He’s returned to responsibility and is working as a police advisor alongside DI Farman (Bronagh Waugh) – and, when not singing in his personal jazz membership, he tracks down killers, rapists and robbers. Available to watch now on ITVX.
After the Flood
Another Happy Valley star leads this standard detective drama set within the Yorkshire city of Waterside. Sophie Rundle performs detective Jo Marshall, who, in sequence one, has a significant hearth – and flood – threat to cope with, in addition to the invention of a physique in mysterious circumstances. And sequence two doesn’t precisely go simpler on her. As gripping as you’d hope. Series 1 and a couple of can be found to watch now on ITVX.
Fearless
The late Helen McCrory introduced us too many good dramas to depend, however Fearless is well one among her finest. The Peaky Blinders star leads the forged as human rights lawyer, Emma, who’s famend for taking on miscarriages of justice. And her newest? A person who’s been in jail for nearly 15 years after being convicted of murdering a schoolgirl – and Emma is satisfied he’s harmless. Available to watch now on ITVX.
Protection
One of 2025’s finest ITV sequence, Protection sees Siobhan Finneran (sure, once more!) step into the starring position of Detective Inspector Liz Nyles, who’s caught in a safety breach in her witness safety unit. While compromised by a bootleg affair with a colleague, Nyles should uncover the supply of corruption inside the police and uncover precisely who’s placing her unit – and her household – at risk. Based on the first-hand experiences of a long-serving witness safety officer, it’s a wise, pacy and eye-opening sequence. Available to watch now on ITVX.
