Don’t miss it! This new “retro-infused” detective drama is ‘a new take on the classic genre’

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Sky is producing a new detective series called *Force & Majeure*, starring Matt Berry and Natasha Lyonne, who also created the show together. It’s been described as having a retro style.

The show centers around Thomas Force, a British art specialist, and Jennifer Majeure, an American mercenary. They’re both hired by Amanda Daventry, a peculiar billionaire with a strong sense of justice.

According to Deadline, the duo will travel across Europe, battling villains and trying to break free from Amanda, who is keeping secrets from them.

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The new series, *Force & Majeure*, is a fun, modern spin on classic detective shows, blending retro vibes with a playful attitude. It was co-created by Tom Scharpling, known for his work on *What We Do in the Shadows*.

Iain Morris, known for *The Inbetweeners*, and Cirocco Dunlap, from *Russian Doll*, co-wrote the project with Scharpling.

The release date hasn’t been announced yet. While you wait, you might enjoy checking out some unusual detective shows.

Other quirky detective shows to watch while you wait

Looking for some unique detective shows? Here are five of our top picks to check out.

Poker Face

Lyonne is the star of this popular series, playing Charlie Cale, a woman with an incredible talent for spotting lies. Each episode features her solving a new murder mystery, but with a unique twist: the show reveals the killer upfront and focuses on *how* Charlie will catch them, similar to classic shows like *Columbo*.

Rian Johnson, the creator of *Knives Out*, recently released the second season of *Poker Face*, which *Digital Spy* praised as a “brilliant ride.”

We described it as a thrilling, violent story that, while dealing with serious themes, never feels overwhelmingly grim. Johnson’s writing is remarkable because it allows you to understand the motivations of even the killers, and while you might dislike some of the victims, the story provides insight into everyone’s perspective.

Available to stream now on Sky and NOW.

Bodies

This eight-part Netflix series centers around a mysterious body that appears across different time periods in London’s Whitechapel – from Victorian times and World War II to the present day and even 2053. As detectives investigate these seemingly separate cases, they uncover a dark plot that puts London in danger.

The new mystery sci-fi series features a talented cast including Stephen Graham, Jacob Fortune-Lloyd (from *The Queen’s Gambit*), Shira Haas (*Unorthodox*), Amaka Okafor (*The Responder*), and Kyle Soller (*Andor*). It has been well-received, earning an 82% ‘Fresh’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Available to stream now on Netflix.

Miss Scarlet and the Duke

Since it first aired in 2020, the Alibi and PBS series has gained a loyal following. It centers around Eliza Scarlet (Kate Phillips), who takes on her father’s detective business and partners with her childhood friend, Inspector William ‘The Duke’ Wellington (Stuart Martin).

The series *Miss Scarlet and the Duke*, featuring Ansu Kabia, Cathy Belton, and Simon Ludders, recently finished its fifth season, now simply titled *Miss Scarlet*. A sixth season is currently in production.

Available to stream now on U&Alibi.

Grantchester

The cozy mystery drama *Grantchester* is inspired by James Runcie’s *The Grantchester Mysteries* novels. The show follows a group of priests who occasionally assist Detective Inspector Geordie Keating (played by Robson Green) with criminal investigations.

James Norton initially starred as Reverend Sidney Chambers for four seasons. He was later replaced by Reverend William Davenport (played by Tom Brittney), and then by Reverend Alphy Kotteram (Rishi Nair), who Digital Spy praised as an ideal successor.

The show has been on ITV since 2014, but it’s ending after its current eleventh season. Now’s the perfect time to watch everything on ITVX.

High Potential

This American series is based on the French-Belgian show *HPI*. It centers around Morgan Gillory (Kaitlin Olson), a cleaning woman working for the LAPD who uses her surprisingly sharp mind to assist in solving murder cases.

The show also stars Daniel Sunjata from *Rescue Me*, Javicia Leslie of *Batwoman*, Deniz Akdeniz known from *The Flight Attendant*, and Judy Reyes from *Scrubs*, alongside the star of *It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia*.

If you missed it, season two of *High Potential* is now available on Disney+. The show first premiered last year.

Force & Majeure will air on Sky.

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2025-09-18 18:21