Top 10 English Mystery Shows
The top 10 english mystery shows, ranked by IMDb rating (weighted for vote count) across 91 eligible shows. 6 of them are streaming in India right now on Prime Video, JioHotstar and Netflix — each links to exactly where to watch it.
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Sherlock
2010IMDb 9.0 · 10,86,290 votes
Benedict Cumberbatch's sharp portrayal of a modern Sherlock brings fresh vitality to the classic detective formula.
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Batman: The Animated Series
1992IMDb 9.0 · 1,35,351 votes
Mark Hamill's iconic Joker voice acting and noir aesthetic define Batman's greatest animated adaptation.
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Dexter: Resurrection
2025IMDb 9.0 · 1,29,604 votes
Michael C. Hall returns as Dexter to resolve the anticlimactic original ending with deeper character reckoning.
Streaming on Prime Video
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Gravity Falls
2012IMDb 8.9 · 1,85,860 votes
Cryptic symbols, hidden mythology, and plot twists reward viewers who piece together the show's elaborate mysteries.
Streaming on JioHotstar
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True Detective
2014IMDb 8.8 · 7,74,098 votes
Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson deliver career-best performances amid Louisiana corruption and psychological com
Streaming on JioHotstar
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Black Mirror
2011IMDb 8.7 · 7,35,388 votes
Standalone episodes weaponize technology and social commentary into darkly compelling speculative fiction scenarios.
Streaming on Netflix
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Twin Peaks
1990IMDb 8.7 · 2,43,494 votes
David Lynch's surreal storytelling and unsolved murder mystery created the blueprint for modern prestige television.
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Stranger Things
2016IMDb 8.6 · 17,40,231 votes
Decade-spanning sci-fi mystery with layered narrative puzzles and strong ensemble chemistry keeps audiences engaged.
Streaming on Netflix
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Dexter
2006IMDb 8.6 · 9,58,305 votes
Michael C. Hall's morally complex serial-killer protagonist sparked cultural conversation about antihero television dram
Streaming on Netflix, Prime Video and JioHotstar
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Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987IMDb 8.7 · 1,48,534 votes
Patrick Stewart's commanding presence anchors thoughtful science fiction episodes that explore philosophical moral quest
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Frequently asked
- What is the best English Mystery show of all time?
- By IMDb rating (weighted for vote count), Sherlock (2010) tops this list with an IMDb score of 9.0 from 10,86,290 votes.
- How is this list ranked?
- We rank by IMDb rating using a Bayesian weighted score (IMDb's own Top-250 method), which balances a title's rating against how many people voted — so a very high score from only a handful of votes doesn't outrank a slightly lower score from tens of thousands. Titles need a minimum vote count to qualify.
- Where can I watch these English shows in India?
- 6 of the 10 titles on this list are streaming in India right now. Tap any title to see exactly which OTT platform (Netflix, Prime Video, JioHotstar, SonyLIV, ZEE5 or Apple TV) it's on, or to get an alert when a not-yet-streaming one lands.
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