The Very Best Crime Shows and Movies, Ranked

In need of a crime show or movie to check out? Whenever you're in the mood to watch some bad people pull off some really bad crimes, you might stroll over to your TV and find a movie or a show to watch on the subject. The problem is, there are hundreds of outstanding examples of crime movies and television series to watch, not to mention some you'll want to skip. With so many options, it can be difficult to decide on watching one or the other: a movie or a TV show. This list aims to help you make that decision by ranking the very best in crime shows and movies.

If some of the crime shows and movies about crime on this list aren't familiar to you, there are a few sprinkled in that are a bit older you may recognize. The list compiles crime series and and top crime films that are similar to help identify others you may like. For instance, if you're a fan of The Godfather, odds are you'll also enjoy watching HBO's The Sopranos. Are you a fan of The Silence of the Lambs because you can't get enough Hannibal Lecter? If that's the case, then you might want to check out NBC's take on the character in their hit series Hannibal.

How will we ever determine which newer movies and shows about crime deserves the top spot on this list? You can help decide by giving your favorites a thumbs up and adding any good movies or shows missing from the list.