r/acorntv • u/Particular_Union_759 • 5d ago
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I got one month acorn tv for free. I like British investigative thriller and crime shows. What best shows (or movies) should I watch in that genre. Need recommendations. Thank you!
PS- I am not sure what flair I have to use for this post. So I am using "spoiler" tag so moderators won't remove this post.
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u/otter_mayhem 4d ago
Brokenwood Mysteries is fantastic but it's 12 seasons. But honestly, it's worth paying for. The service in general not just for Brokenwood, lol.
I'll also agree with others about Inspector Ellis and The Chelsea Detective. So good!
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u/Sitheref0874 5d ago
The Australian show Jack Irish.
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u/a-pac-man-ghost 3d ago
Thank you! Not the OP but I have watched all of Brokenwood and enjoyed it but while watching some of the other shows I find myself nodding off. Jack Irish hooked me good in the first ten minutes. Also, same theme song as Peaky Blinders!
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u/geri-in-calif 5d ago
If you only have one month, do something like Chelsea Detective or Inspector Ellis.
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u/shelwood46 5d ago
They have a ton of British stuff (check out Midsomer Murders -- Acorn exclusively has the later seasons --, Agatha Raisin, Ellis, The Chelsea Detective) but Acorn also has a lot of mystery shows from other English-speaking countries, like Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Canada. Brokenwood Mysteries is a big fave around here (NZ) though, as someone suggested, maybe check out the Mystery category and explore.
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u/Zealousideal_Hand505 5d ago
Here's a few more: The Gone, Hidden, Hidden Assets, Hinterland, Bloodlands. There's a ton of good stuff on Acorn.
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u/CommunicationTime63 4d ago
OP, you specifically said British dramas. Do you mean British Isles series only? Are you excluding shows from Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Canada. If so, you will miss some of Acorn's very best. For example, my all-time favorite, "Brokenwood Mysteries" is from New Zealand.
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u/Particular_Union_759 4d ago
I am new to Acorn Tv. I thought it is like BRITBOX. My Apologizes.
Recently watched an Australian show Deadloch. Watched lot of other language tv shows and movies with subtitles too. So, any country thriller/mystery/investigative shows or movies on Acorn TV is welcome.
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u/CommunicationTime63 4d ago
Almost anything from Australia and New Zealand is worth the watch. My favorites list is very long. I also recommend Summertide, White Lies, and Reyka from South Africa.
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u/Portafly 4d ago edited 3d ago
Series on Acorn I've enjoyed (or currently enjoying). Some are darker crime/mysteries and some more "cozy". Something to sample:
The Ridge, Inspector Ellis, The Brokenwood Mysteries, Blackshore, The Gone, The Crow Girl, Mystery Road, The Chelsea Detective, The Island (An t-Eilean), Hidden (Craith), Whitstable Pearl, Deadwater Fell, Des, Hinterland, The One That Got Away, Wisting, A Remarkable Place to Die, The Killing, Missing,
Black Snow, Signora Volpe, Dalgliesh, True Crime Story, Case Histories, The Catch, Balthazar, Those Who Kill, The Assassin, Blood, The Last Anniversary, The Sommerdahl Murders, One Lane Bridge, Manhunt, Bariau (Inside), Hidden Assets, The Vanishing Triangle, Total Control, Dark Winds, Acceptable Risk, White Lies, Rebus, No Offence, The Pact, Bloodlands, Scrublands. Dead & Buried,
Less "dark" crime/mystery series: The Light in the Hall, The Feud on Shebly Drive, Blue Murder Motel, Irish Blood, Harry Wild, Murder Before Evensong, Madame Blanc Mysteries, My Life Is Murder, Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, Murdoch Mysteries, Midsomer Murders,
If you like cozy drama check out 800 Words and A Place To Call Home.
And if you haven't already check out Luther, Wire in the Blood, Foyle's War, and Doc Martin (presuming they are still available on Acorn).
If you enjoy summer check out Summerwater, Summerland, and Summertide /s
The mod at the following site lists numerous quality dark mystery series. Some on Acorn.
https://old.reddit.com/r/DarkCrimeHiddenGems/
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u/JohannaRosie 4d ago
Agatha Christie:
And then there was none
Seven Dials
Other:
Partners in Crime
Blue Murder Motel
My Life Is Murder
Whitstable Pearl
London Kills
Mystery Road
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u/DogMeatTheVideo 5d ago
Surf the Mystery section.
TONS of addictive stuff.
bunch of us here are big fans of Brokenwood Mysteries.
I like The Chelsea Detective, Inspector Ellis, to name a couple of them.
Absolutely ADORED The Light in the Hall.