11 Thrilling Murder Mystery TV Shows to Watch for Your Next Binge

When it comes to binge-watching, few genres deliver the same adrenaline as a good mystery. There’s something irresistibly thrilling about a whodunnit, almost like a puzzle beckoning you to solve. While timeless classics such as Sherlock and Agatha Christie’s Poirot will always hold a special place in our hearts, a fresh lineup of TV shows has raised the stakes in detective dramas with gripping plots and complex characters. 

Whether you’re in the mood for a slow-burn suspense or a fast-paced series, we’ve got you covered. Ahead, find 11 of our best picks for murder mystery TV shows that will keep you guessing from the moment you press play.

THE BEAST IN ME (2025)

Starring: Claire Danes, Matthew Rhys, Brittany Snow

With three nominations at the 83rd Golden Globes under its belt, The Beast in Me follows author Aggie Wiggs, who begins writing a book about her new next-door neighbor Nile Jarvis, a real estate executive allegedly involved in his wife’s death. Across eight tightly paced episodes, Aggie and Nile form an unusual, tense relationship, playing a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game as she tries to uncover the truth. The cast is exceptional, especially Matthew Rhys, whose portrayal is so convincing that we’re up all night trying to figure out if he did it—making the show dangerously easy to devour in a single sitting.

Watch The Beast in Me on Netflix. 

THE RESIDENCE (2025)

Starring: Uzo Aduba, Giancarlo Esposito, Molly Griggs, Ken Marino, Randall Park

Murder in the White House? Now that’s a whodunnit we can get behind. The Residence takes place after a disastrous state dinner ends with the shocking murder of the White House’s chief usher, A.B. Wynter. It’s up to quirky detective Cordelia Cupp to dig deeper into the case and unravel the truth behind the elite façade. Think Clue meets The West Wing—and yes, the drama is as messy and scandalous as it sounds.

Watch The Residence on Netflix.

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING (2021-PRESENT)

Starring: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez

If you’re into murder mysteries with a side of wit, Only Murders in the Building is a must-watch. After a mysterious death rocks their New York apartment building, three true-crime-obsessed neighbours—Charles, Oliver, and Mabel—decide to start their own podcast to investigate the case.  What begins as a lighthearted investigation quickly spirals into a web of secrets, surprising revelations, and hilarious misadventures. With a sixth season on the way, it’s the best time to jump in and catch up on all the chaos. 

Watch Only Murders in the Building on Disney+ Hotstar.

THE WHITE LOTUS (2021-PRESENT)

Welcome to The White Lotus, where paradise comes with a side of murder no matter which country you’re vacationing in! This darkly comedic drama follows the guests and staff of a luxury resort chain, with each season bringing a fresh ensemble cast. Over the course of a week, secrets and dysfunctions turn a dream getaway in Hawaii, Sicily, Thailand, and soon France, into chaotic intrigue. The series has been lauded for its razor-sharp writing, stellar performances, biting humour, and stunning production design, earning multiple accolades—including two Golden Globes.

Watch The White Lotus on Max.

A GOOD GIRL’S GUIDE TO MURDER (2024-PRESENT)

Starring: Emma Myers, Zain Iqbal

For fans of Veronica Mars, this show is right up your alley. Based on the bestselling novel by Holly Jackson, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder follows teenager Pippa Fitz-Amobi as she reopens a cold case surrounding a local girl’s murder in her small town of Little Kilton. With each clue, Pip uncovers unsettling truths that put her life and those she loves at risk. Season two is currently in production, so you can brace yourselves for even more suspense to keep you on the edge of your seat!

Watch A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder on Netflix. 

THE PERFECT COUPLE (2024)

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Eve Hewson, Meghann Fahy, Dakota Fanning

Adapted from Elin Hilderbrand’s titular novel, The Perfect Couple peels back the polished exterior of the wealthy Winbury family. When a body turns up in Nantucket Harbour just hours before a lavish wedding, every member of the wedding cohort becomes a suspect. Across six riveting episodes, the family’s messy entanglements, hidden rivalries, and apalling confessions bubble to the surface. With a star-studded cast, led by Nicole Kidman, this miniseries will have you second-guessing everyone until the very end.

Watch The Perfect Couple on Netflix.

PRETTY LITTLE LIARS: ORIGINAL SIN (2022-2024)

Starring: Bailee Madison, Chandler Kinney, Zaria, Malia Pyles, Maia Reficco

Set in the Pretty Little Liars universe, this thrilling spin-off introduces five new liars—Imogen, Tabby, Noa, Faran, and Minnie—each harbouring their own secrets. When a series of threatening messages starts targeting them, the girls must face their darkest fears and uncover the identity of the mysterious assailant before their lives are torn apart. Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin gives fans everything they love about the original franchise, with an added layer of suspense and cameos from a few familiar faces.

Watch Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin on Max. 

THE AFTERPARTY (2022-2023)

Starring: Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, Zoë Chao

High school reunions are already awkward. Throw in a murder and a room full of unreliable witnesses, and you’ve got The Afterparty. Each episode revisits the same night through a different character’s eyes, with every retelling styled like a completely different film—think musicals, noir thrillers, and animated adventures. Created by 21 Jump Street’s Chris Miller, this genre-bending whodunnit is equal parts humorous, clever, and full of jaw-dropping twists you won’t see coming.

Watch The Afterparty on Apple TV+.

MARE OF EASTTOWN (2021)

Starring: Kate Winslet, Julianne Nicholson, Jean Smart

This Emmy-winning miniseries pulls you into the messy, complicated realities of small-town life. Mare of Easttown follows Kate Winslet as Mare Sheehan, a weary detective juggling personal tragedies while investigating the murder of a young woman in her close-knit Pennsylvania community. Gritty, emotional, and deeply human, it’s more than just a tale of crime and justice—it’s a raw portrait of grief, resilience, and the lengths people go to protect their own.

Watch Mare of Easttown on Max and AppleTV+.

SHARP OBJECTS (2018)

Starring: Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, Chris Messina

Dark, disturbing, and hauntingly beautiful—Sharp Objects stars Amy Adams as a troubled journalist who returns to her hometown to cover the murders of two young girls. As she investigates the case and confronts her own traumatic past, long-buried secrets begin to resurface. Based on the novel by Gone Girl’s Gillian Flynn, this miniseries masterfully weaves atmospheric, slow-burn storytelling with chilling twists and profound emotional depth.

Watch Sharp Objects on Max.

BIG LITTLE LIES (2017-2019)

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Shailene Woodley, Laura Dern, Zoë Kravitz

Based on Liane Moriarty’s bestselling novel, Big Little Lies follows five women in Monterey, California, whose seemingly perfect lives unravel after a homicide shakes their community. The first season was met with widespread acclaim, winning eight Primetime Emmys and earning acting honors at the Golden Globes and the SAG Awards (now renamed The Actor Awards). It’s been seven years since the second season aired, and while rumors of a third season swirl, it has yet to be officially confirmed—so for now, we’ll just have to wait and see!

Watch Big Little Lies on Max.

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