The “Under the Bridge” series narrates a real-life murder case of a 14-year-old girl, Reena Virk. Sadly, that 1997 tragic incident exposed the fault lines in society and the system in Canada. For this limited mini-series, Rebecca Godfrey’s “Under The Bridge” book has been officially adopted.
Crime
Movies/Series have “crime” as their key genre, major theme, and important content.
Mirzapur: Ruled By Powerful Bāhubali!
Mirzapur (Season 3) continues to delve deeper into the lesser-seen but well-established crime world of Bāhubali in UP, India. And, once again, it focuses on the ambitious gangsters, or the so-called modern-day Bāhubali. To win and wrest control of Mirzapur, these Bahubali are willing to fight a vicious, cut-throat battle.
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F ~ Is It Any Good?
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024) movie made us nostalgic. So, Eddie Murphy is making a comeback as Axel F in 2024. And, no doubt, it is a throwback to the Hollywood potboilers dominating the 1980s era. Moreover, it also marks the return of the American “Beverly Hills Cop” film franchise.
Sugar: Is It A Good Crime Thriller?
Sugar is a unique crime series set in the enigmatic Hollywood entertainment industry. Suave Colin Farrell plays the protagonist, private investigator (PI) John Sugar, in the show. In this first season, the PI takes up a disappearance case linked to the high-profile Siegels in Los Angeles.
DI Ray: Is This Cop Drama Good?
DI Ray (Season 2) is a suspenseful police procedural crime drama set in Birmingham, UK. Its protagonist is an intense, intelligent and smart Indian-origin Detective Inspector (DI) Rachita Ray. While watching this show, we could sense that this contemporary police drama from Britain draws some of its inspiration from the hit ‘Line of Duty (2012-2021) Series.
Hit Man: Is It An Entertaining Film?
Hit Man is a noir comedy that takes a light-hearted look at the life of a so-called ‘Hired-Killer’ in New Orleans. So, this darkly romantic tale explores their bleak and cynical world. Inspired by a true story, this 2024 movie is an adaptation of a lengthy narrative article by Skip Hollandsworth.
The Cleaning Lady: A Good Crime Drama?
The Cleaning Lady (Season 3) continues to explore the deadly world of the underworld. This thrilling crime drama series is set in Las Vegas city of the United States of America. Although its primary story is based in the southern border regions of the USA that divide it from Mexico.
The Last Stop In Yuma County: Good Film?
The Last Stop in Yuma County (2024) movie is an absorbing thriller set in Arizona, the border state of the USA. So, the greed and the selfishness of the few dominate this tension-filled tale. It is a good debut film from director and screenwriter Francis Galluppi, which delves into the world of crime.
Murder In Mahim: Is It A Good Crime Tale?
Set in the well-known locality in Mumbai, “Murder in Mahim” (S1/2024) series is a crime mystery tale. This realistic drama takes us to the rarely seen underbelly of life in Mahim, a popular locality within the Mumbai Suburban District of Maharashtra.
The Responder: Is It A Good Crime Drama?
The Responder series continues with heart-melting storytelling in the second season. It is, perhaps, one of the better (if not the best) British Police drama series of this year. We get a peek into the first police responders’ daily lives in this cop drama.
Love Lies Bleeding: Is A Poignant Tale!
Love Lies Bleeding (2024) is a romantic crime thriller movie set in the rugged terrain of New Mexico, USA. There are a lot of lies, deceptions, fights and bleeding, as its apt title suggests. This violence-ridden romantic story is set in the year 1989.