This Collider article is a listicle recommending detective TV shows for fans of Sherlock Holmes who want to explore beyond the BBC's popular series, arguing that these alternatives offer darker tones, deeper psychological insight or more complex mysteries. It positions Sherlock as a beloved but not necessarily unrivalled entry in the genre, framing the wider list as a way to discover overlooked or under-appreciated detective fiction.

The piece opens with two entries: Luther (2010–2019), the BBC psychological crime thriller starring Idris Elba as DCI John Luther and Ruth Wilson as his nemesis Alice Morgan, praised for its noir tone and morally grey themes across five seasons; and Mindhunter (2017–2019), Netflix's series based on a non-fiction FBI book, starring Jonathan Groff and Anna Torv as agents profiling real-life serial killers such as Charles Manson. The full list totals eight shows, though only these two are detailed in the excerpt provided.