6 shows to watch if you liked Strike

Still from the show (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Based on the book series by J.K. Rowling, Strike is a British crime drama series that revolves around Cormoran Strike (Tom Burke). He is a war veteran who is now a private detective operating in London.

He tackles complex cases that have eluded the police, with the help of his assistant and business partner, Robin (Holliday Grainger). He uses his special skills of observation and acute insight to bring the perpetrators to justice.

The series is gripping, intense, and engrossing. Viewers who enjoy detective fiction and crime-solving cases featuring a duo of detectives can check the list below for some similar shows.

The Mentalist, Luther, and other shows like Strike

1) Sherlock

Sherlock is created by Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat. This mystery crime drama is based on the characters of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. It features Benedict Cumberbatch as the titular detective and Martin Freeman as his assistant, Watson.

Like Strike, the show is an investigative drama featuring a detective and his assistant who solve crimes that are considered too complex. Both shows are gritty and engrossing and offer fully fleshed-out characters.

2) The Capture

Starring Holliday Grainger and others, this British mystery thriller series created by Ben Chanan revolves around a detective tasked with investigating the case of a soldier charged with a crime. As she delves into it, she discovers a larger conspiracy.

Like Strike, the series is a mystery thriller set in the same world of crime-solving and detective fiction. In the show, a lone detective works on a case and uncovers a deadly conspiracy. Both shows are intriguing and intense.

3) Unforgotten

Created by Chris Lang, Unforgotten stars Sanjeev Bhaskar and Nicola Walker. This British crime drama follows a pair of detectives in London who specialize in solving cold cases of disappearance and murder that have been deemed unsolved.

Like Strike, the series revolves around two detectives trying to solve crimes that have either been dismissed or have slipped away from the authorities' purview.

4) Luther

Starring Idris Elba, Ruth Wilson, and others, this psychological crime thriller created by Neil Cross centers on the titular detective, who has the genius to solve crimes by reading the minds of criminals and using unconventional means.

Similar to Strike, the show focuses on a detective who must solve complex crimes while exploring the intricacies of the criminal world. Both the shows’ protagonists use unconventional methods to solve cases.

5) The Mentalist

Created by Bruno Heller, this procedural drama features Simon Baker and Robin Tunney. It focuses on a former psychic named Patrick who is now a consultant to the California Bureau of Investigation and investigates crime with his boss.

In the show, Patrick uses his supernatural talents to read people’s minds and solve cases through observation. Like Strike, the series follows detectives solving various crimes, with both protagonists relying on their observational skills.

6) Scott & Bailey

Starring Suranne Jones and Lesley Sharp, this British police procedural show is created by Diane Taylor and Sally Wainwright. It focuses on two detectives who are part of the Syndicate Nine Major Incident Team of the Manchester Metropolitan Police.

The duo solves perplexing cases together while also struggling with personal and professional challenges. Like Strike, the show features two detectives working to solve cases while building rapport with each other and juggling their personal traumas.

Viewers are welcome to go through the list and choose a show of their liking.

Edited by Shubham Soni