Best crime dramas to binge now: from Ballard to Code of Silence

These addictive police procedurals will keep you glued to the sofa

Maggie Q in Ballard
'Outstanding': Maggie Q in Ballard
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The "wannabe detectives among us" are in for a real treat, said Red magazine. A "tonne of gripping new crime dramas" are popping up on streaming platforms, "ready for your next night-in telly binge". From corrupt cops to "fast-paced police chases", these "nail-biting" shows will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Code of Silence

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Hollie Clemence is the UK executive editor. She joined the team in 2011 and spent six years as news editor for the site, during which time the country had three general elections, a Brexit referendum, a Covid pandemic and a new generation of British royals. Before that, she was a reporter for IHS Jane’s Police Review, and travelled the country interviewing police chiefs, politicians and rank-and-file officers, occasionally from the back of a helicopter or police van. She has a master’s in magazine journalism from City University, London, and has written for publications and websites including TheTimes.co.uk and Police Oracle.