Only Murders in the Building (2021 - present)

Only Murders in the Building is an American television series of comedy and mystery created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman. In this series recommendation, it premiered in August 2021, and follows three strangers played by Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez, who come together to investigate a murder in their apartment building in New York. Only Murders in the Building is a production of 20th Television, the television division of 20th Century Studios, and was created as a limited series, but its popularity led to a renewal for a second season. Now, the production continues, and it will return for a third season, with both previous seasons available for viewing through Star+. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bL15iO-YC3A

The Staircase (2022)

The Staircase is a true crime miniseries from HBO, released in 2022. The plot is based on a true story and revolves around Michael Peterson (Colin Firth), a famous writer accused of brutally murdering his wife, Kathleen Peterson (Toni Collette). The series received high praise from critics, who lauded the cast's performances and the gripping narrative, as well as the way the series captures the permanent disturbance that a violent crime causes in the lives of people touched by it in some way. The miniseries is available for viewing on HBO Max. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rsc7rbauPQw

Delhi Crime (2019 - present)

"Delhi Crime" is an Indian television drama series that premiered in 2019 on Netflix. The series is based on real events and follows the story of the 2012 gang rape case in Delhi, where a young student was violently assaulted and raped by a group of men on a moving bus. The series was well received by critics and won the International Emmy Award for Best Drama Series in 2020. Currently, it has two seasons, which can be found on Netflix Brazil, while its third season is in production. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNuKwlKJx2E

Mindhunter (2017)

Possibly our most popular recommendation, "Mindhunter" is an American television series of police drama that premiered in 2017 on Netflix. The series is based on the book "Mindhunter: The First American Serial Killer Catcher", and follows the story of two FBI agents, Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill Tench (Holt McCallany), who try to understand the psychology of serial killers to improve FBI investigation techniques. The series received positive reviews and is considered one of the best television series on Netflix. It has two seasons, which are available for viewing on Netflix Brazil. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4LWdJHJxbs

The Blacklist (2013 - 2023)

The television series "The Blacklist" is an American crime drama created by Jon Bokenkamp, which premiered in 2013. The series centers around Raymond "Red" Reddington (played by James Spader), one of the most wanted criminals in the world who surrenders to the FBI and agrees to help them capture other criminals on his blacklist in exchange for legal immunity and access to resources and technology. "The Blacklist" is known for its complex and unpredictable narrative, as well as its performances, especially that of James Spader. The series is currently airing its 10th and final season, and you can find the previous ones on Netflix Brazil. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WYdUaK54fU

Brooklyn Nine-Nine (2013 - 2021)

"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" is an American comedy police series created by Michael Schur and Dan Goor. The series premiered in 2013 and tells the story of the fictional 99th precinct of police in Brooklyn, New York, and the characters who work there, especially focusing on detective Jake Peralta (Andy Samberg), a smart but immature cop who loves to prank his coworkers. It is one of the most awarded series in recent years, having received several awards, including two Golden Globes for Best Comedy or Musical Series. The series ended in 2021, and its eight seasons can be found on Netflix Brazil. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icTOP9F17pU

The Alienist (2018 - 2020)

"The Alienist" is an American television series of police drama that premiered in 2018. The series is based on the book of the same name by Caleb Carr, published in 1994, and follows Dr. Laszlo Kreizler (Daniel Brühl), a pioneering criminal psychologist, and his partners, reporter John Moore (Luke Evans) and secretary Sara Howard (Dakota Fanning), as they investigate a series of brutal murders of young boys in the city. "The Alienist" received positive reviews and was nominated for several awards, including the Emmy, and is also a recommended choice for those who enjoy historical police dramas with complex characters and an intriguing narrative. The series has only two seasons, which are available on Netflix Brazil. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k0J4qIQxYjw

Manhunt: Unabomber (2017 - 2020)

"Manhunt: Unabomber" is an American dramatic miniseries that premiered in 2017. The series is based on the true story of the hunt for the criminal known as Unabomber, who carried out a series of bomb attacks for two decades, leaving a trail of death and destruction in his path. The plot follows FBI special agent Jim Fitzgerald (Sam Worthington), who led the investigation into the Unabomber case and developed a psychological profile of the criminal, contributing to his capture. The series has two seasons and is available for viewing on Amazon Prime Video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FMlygTxNjs

Mare of Easttown (2021)

"Mare of Easttown" is an American television miniseries of police drama created by Brad Ingelsby, which premiered in 2021. The series stars Kate Winslet as Mare Sheehan, a detective from a small town in Pennsylvania who is investigating a local murder while dealing with personal and family issues. "Mare of Easttown" is considered one of the best television series of 2021 and won several awards, including the Golden Globe for Best Miniseries or Television Movie. It is a production by HBO, and its single season is available for viewing through HBO Max. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTtjZnAntac

My Name (2021)

Finally, our last recommendation for investigation series is "My Name", a South Korean television series of action and suspense created by Kim Jin-min and produced by Netflix. The production premiered in 2021 and tells the story of a woman named Yoon Ji-woo (Han So-hee) who, after witnessing her father's murder, joins a gang to avenge those responsible. The series was well received by critics and audiences and is considered one of the best action series on Netflix. As mentioned, it is a production of Netflix, and its single season is available for viewing on the platform. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miw-wW6ka14&t=1s