Best TV shows — crime on Apple TV+ : our Top 20
As the Stream Tracker team, we’ve compiled a focused selection of the best crime series currently available on Apple TV+. These choices span procedural dramas, character-driven investigations and tense thrillers, selected for their quality, critical reception and ongoing availability on the platform. On this page you’ll find brief summaries, what makes each show notable and direct links to watch on Apple TV+. Use this guide to quickly locate the crime series that fit your viewing preferences.
Updated on 02/06/2026
2008 · Bruno Heller · 7 seasons
Patrick Jane, a once-celebrated mentalist, works as a civilian consultant for the California Bureau of Investigation, using extraordinary powers of observation and keen psychological insight to expose deceit, read people, and unravel complex, often violent crimes.
With Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman, Amanda Righetti, Joe Adler and Rockmond Dunbar
1999 · Dick Wolf · 27 seasons
The criminal justice system treats sexual offenses with exceptional seriousness. In New York City, a committed team of detectives focuses on investigating these traumatic, often violent crimes—this series follows the officers who pursue justice and the survivors whose lives are forever changed.
With Mariska Hargitay, Ice-T, Dann Florek, Richard Belzer, Christopher Meloni, Kelli Giddish and BD Wong
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1990 · Dick Wolf · 25 seasons
When headline-making crimes strike, New York detectives launch intensive investigations—collecting forensic evidence, following leads and interviewing suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney’s office then prepares a thorough prosecution, meeting the required burden of proof to secure a conviction. Together, these seasoned investigators and prosecutors navigate the complexities of the criminal justice system to hold offenders accountable and protect the city.
With Sam Waterston, S. Epatha Merkerson, Jerry Orbach, Steven Hill, Jesse L. Martin, Leslie Hendrix and Fred Thompson
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2022 · Bruno Merle, Olivier Abbou · 1 season
Running out of material for his sophomore novel, a brooding writer agrees to ghostwrite the life story of a dying man — only to be drawn into the violent secrets of the man's past.
With Nicolas Duvauchelle, Niels Arestrup, Axel Granberger, Alyzée Costes, Brigitte Catillon, Marie Denarnaud and Lola Créton
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2026 · Spencer Hudnut · 1 season
Putting the Yellowstone Ranch behind him, Kayce Dutton signs on with an elite U.S. Marshals unit, where his ranch-honed instincts and Navy SEAL training are forged into a force for frontier justice across Montana. Together with his squad he must juggle family ties and the obligations of the badge while confronting the mounting psychological price of serving as the region’s last line against rising violence.
With Luke Grimes, Logan Marshall-Green, Gil Birmingham, Brecken Merrill, Ash Santos, Arielle Kebbel and Brett Cullen
Best TV shows Apple TV+ by genre
We hope this selection helps you find a crime series on Apple TV+ that fits your taste. If you’d like more options, take a look at our other genre-specific roundups for Apple TV+. We keep them updated so you can quickly find what’s currently available.