Crime and thrillers top the audiobook charts for women aged 34 to 84, according to Nielsen BookData, so it’s no surprise that there’s an insatiable appetite for gripping TV dramas too. Before we delve into 12 that we recommend, what’s the appeal of all this murder and mayhem?
Author Araminta Hall, whose book Imperfect Women is being filmed for a major new drama on Apple TV+ next year, says the answer lies in the female psyche. "We live with this constant awareness that we could be the victim of violence," she explains. "Most women are fascinated by crime because we fear it so much." And, of course, we like seeing lowlifes get their comeuppance.
