More than seven in ten sharp-eyed Brits (71%) reckon they have the skills to solve a real-life murder case – based on keenly watching crime TV, research has found.
One in five admit they are intrigued by dark subject matter in TV shows, with half rating themselves as “armchair detectives”, picking apart clues and motives in crime dramas.
The poll of 2,000 adults revealed that their favourite elements of a detective drama include a plot full of twists and turns, and a surprise reveal at the very end.
