We’ve compiled a list of the most thrilling crime dramas to suit everyone ahead of the new year.

The Bodyguard stars Keeley Hawes and Richard Madden.

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The festive season is fully underway and its the perfect time to undwind with a perfect crime drama.

From the BBC to Netflix, viewers have been left on the edge of their seats with gripping storylines, thrilling whodunits and even sci-fi murder mysteries.

Here are some nail-biting dramas to channel your inner super sleuth, so you can follow the clues and be immersed in riveting mysteries for your binging delight.

Vera stars Brenda Blethyn in the leading role as DCI Vera Stanhope, nearly retired and dealing with the loss of her father.

Vera is passionate about her work and she showcases strong emotions for her co-workers as they investigate complex crimes in Northumberland detemined to deliver justice to the victims.

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Bodyguard is a suspenseful BBC six-part limited series which took viewers by storm, becoming Emmy-nominated and winning two Golden Globes.  Richard Madden plays David Budd, a police sergeant suffering from PTSD after his time in the military. He’s assigned to protect an important politician (Keeley Hawes) whose politics he can’t stand.

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New Tricks is a classic British drama which follows three retired police officers reinvetsigating unsolved crimes.

Each epsiode focuses on different crimes and it’s guareteed to leave fans on the edge of their seats as the trio delve into the cold cases.

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Idris Elba left audiences captivated in his psychological role as DCI John Luther whose dedicated work for the Serious Crime Unit became complicated.

Luther’s obsessive nature makes for a compelling main character and the actor’s powerful performance is one of the reasons it became one of the best British crime shows.

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Sandra Oh stars in this spy thriller as a British intelligence investigator tasked with hunting down psychopathic assassin Villanelle (played by Jodie Comer).

However, as the chase intesifies the two develop a mutual obsession with one another making the series an instant hit with fans and critics alike.

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The Capture follows a young detective assigned to the case of a British soldier who is charged with a crime. However, the case takes an unexpeted turn when she discovers a consipracy.

The fabrics of her reality start to fray when she enters the horrifying and twisted world of deepfake technology.

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Happy Valley tells the story of Catherine Cawood (Sarah Lancashire), a police officer struggling with the death of her daughter who died by suicide after being sexually assaulted.

The gritty and dark drama sees Catherine try and move on with her life but become obsessive when her daughter’s abuser gets released from prison.

Bodies is a British sci-fi mystery thriller which sees four detectives in four different time periods of London find themselves investigating the same murder.

In order to save Britain’s future, they must first solve the murder that altered the course of history.

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Keeley Hawes makes the list again with Crossfire, a gripping story of survival and resilience.

She stars as Jo, a woman on a family holiday whose world turns upside down when gunmen suddenly open fire on the resort.

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Unforgotten follows a team of detectives dedicated to investigating cold cases after the discovery of a long-buried body.

Each episode introduces a new set of characters with no apparent connection, however, as the story unfolds the characters become linked as their ties to the victim become clear.

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Line of Duty is the compelling drama of complex storylines centered around the investigations of the anti-corruption team AC-12.

Each season features a new storyline while the anti-corruption team continue to bring corrupt police officers to justice.

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