Crime series are a modern way to escape into a disturbing reality to take a break from your worries. Based on real events or completely fictional, the main thing is that the plot is captivating, and the ending remains attractively unpredictable for as long as possible. Five crime dramas that will make you think about the value of life – further down the list.
“The Challenge,” HBO
FBI, Philadelphia suburbs, criminal organization. In more detail, in this miniseries, FBI agent Tom, played by Mark Ruffalo, together with his team of investigators must expose a group of criminals led by, at first glance, a completely adequate man. Here you can expect a struggle between law enforcement and the local mafia in the American style.
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“Black Rabbit”, Netflix
Jude Law in the lead role and the series' decent rating on Netflix can guarantee a viewing pleasure. The plot revolves around restaurateur Jake and his troubled brother Vince, who, having returned to brotherly relations, has brought with him past debts and connections to dubious groups.
“The Florentine Monster”, Netflix
For 17 years, an unknown maniac killed couples in Florence, Italy. He was called a monster because all that was found at the crime scene was mutilated bodies and a spent cartridge. Netflix created a fictional story based on the investigative materials of this case. But has the killer been found? This question may never be answered.
The King of Tulsa, Paramount+
The series premiered in 2022, and the third season was released recently. When Sylvester Stallone's character is released from prison after 25 years, his criminal boss sends his ward to Tulsa, Oklahoma, to build a criminal business. Thus, the former prisoner is tested in the form of adaptation to the modern world, new people and terrain. Fans of mafia stories will definitely appreciate this multi-season show.
“A Decent Man,” HBO
Pavel, a heart surgeon, gives the impression of a well-mannered man with moral principles… He remains so until he makes a rash decision. Then the man begins to doubt the decency of the world as a whole, which leads to deep reflection and prompts the viewer to search for answers to existential questions.
