How many times have you started watching a crime thriller only to abandon it halfway because the suspense fizzled out? That experience is practically a rite of passage for TV fans. While the genre promises high stakes, dark intrigue, and A-list actors in never-before-seen roles, the execution falters too often.

Also, crime thrillers are everywhere. Streaming menus are overflowing with detectives, conspiracies, and cliffhangers. But more options don't mean better quality.