From foggy moors to gritty city streets, British telly does detectives like nowhere else. Time to decide which sleuth truly deserves the top spot on your suspect board.
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Sherlock Holmes
The Baker Street genius reimagined for the smartphone era. Brilliant, infuriating, and impossible to look away from.
DCI Jane Tennison
A trailblazing detective navigating sexism in the Met while solving brutal cases. Mirren made her unforgettable.
Inspector Morse
Crossword-loving, ale-drinking, opera-listening β Morse turned detective work into something almost poetic.
Luther
A brooding, rule-bending DCI in a long coat chasing London's worst. All brains, brawn and barely-contained rage.

Vera Stanhope
Mac, hat and a sharp Geordie tongue β Vera is the no-nonsense auntie who'd absolutely crack the case by teatime.
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