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.

Top 10 English Mystery Shows

The top 10 english mystery shows, ranked by IMDb rating (weighted for vote count) across 90 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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1
Sherlock
2010
IMDb 9.0 · 10,86,290 votes
Modern adaptation of Conan Doyle's detective with brilliant performances and intricate plotting that redefined the chara
Not on OTT in India yet — tap to get an alert
2
Batman: The Animated Series
1992
IMDb 9.0 · 1,35,351 votes
Noir-inspired superhero mystery series with sophisticated storytelling and animation that elevated the genre beyond typi
Not on OTT in India yet — tap to get an alert
3
Dexter: Resurrection
2025
IMDb 9.0 · 1,29,604 votes
Streaming on Prime Video
4
True Detective
2014
IMDb 8.8 · 7,45,221 votes
Atmospheric crime anthology with McConaughey and Harrelson's powerhouse performances anchoring a complex, layered Louisi
Streaming on JioHotstar
5
Gravity Falls
2012
IMDb 8.9 · 1,69,364 votes
Animated mystery series that masterfully weaves supernatural puzzles and hidden lore throughout, rewarding viewers for c
Streaming on JioHotstar
6
Black Mirror
2011
IMDb 8.7 · 7,35,388 votes
Speculative anthology exploring dark technological futures with plot twists that challenge expectations and spark genuin
Streaming on Netflix
7
Twin Peaks
1990
IMDb 8.7 · 2,43,494 votes
Cult classic that pioneered complex television mysteries with unsettling atmosphere, interconnected clues, and an ending
Not on OTT in India yet — tap to get an alert
8
Stranger Things
2016
IMDb 8.6 · 16,91,532 votes
Mystery-driven sci-fi thriller balancing paranormal secrets with character drama, creating sustained intrigue across mul
Streaming on Netflix
9
Dexter
2006
IMDb 8.6 · 9,14,526 votes
Serial killer procedural with a morally complex protagonist that shifted television's willingness to center unreliable,
Streaming on Netflix, Prime Video and JioHotstar
10
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
IMDb 8.7 · 1,48,534 votes
Not on OTT in India yet — tap to get an alert

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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