There’s something incredibly satisfying about solving a mystery—putting all the facts together until the last puzzle piece finally clicks into place. Maybe it’s our deep, innate need for resolution, or the sense of peace we feel watching bad guys get their due, but the best TV detective shows of all time scratch an itch we can’t quite put our finger on.
It’s that same blend of intrigue and morbid curiosity that draws us to true crime series or murder-mysteries, and clearly, we’re not alone: Shows like Law & Order, CSI, and Murder, She Wrote, are among some of the longest-running series in television history.
