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British TV by Genre

Not sure where to start? Pick the mood or genre that fits, and find the shows built for it — with where to stream each one in the US.

Gentle, comforting whodunits set in picture-postcard villages, with a body count that never gets too dark.

Case-by-case investigations with real detective work at the center — from Line of Duty to Vera.

Dark, psychological thrillers that get inside the minds of detectives and killers alike — edge-of-your-seat viewing.

Corsets, country houses, and beautifully-shot eras gone by — from Poldark to Sanditon.

The 70s, 80s, and 90s golden era — Bergerac, Prime Suspect, Taggart, and more.

The novels behind your favourite shows, and the shows built from beloved books.

Sweeping multi-generational stories, from Downton Abbey to the brand-new Forsytes.

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