If you love a show that's gripping, gritty, and full of suspense, these are the essential British crime dramas to add to your must-watch list.

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There's just something about the way British shows depict their hard-nosed police officers, their small, clever private investigators, and all the baggage that comes with them. Make no mistake, though ...

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I am addicted to British crime drama. When the world is too much with me, I lock into the genre I know will not disappoint. Whether with an old-fashioned one-case per episode or a more sprawling ...