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For Harlan Coben fans! BBC crime drama that ‘completely gripped’ viewers lands new UK streaming home

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In the United Kingdom, the BBC’s crime drama titled Dublin Murders, featuring Killian Scott and Sarah Greene, has now moved to a different platform for streaming.

This show is inspired by Tana French’s “Dublin Murder Squad” books and focuses on detectives Rob Reilly, portrayed by Scott, and Cassie Maddox, played by Greene, as they delve into the mysterious murder of a young girl situated near Dublin, Ireland.

Following its initial broadcast on BBC One, RTÉ One, and Starz back in 2019, the crime drama has moved to a new platform in the UK and Ireland, where all eight episodes can now be streamed on Disney+. If you still wish to watch it, it’s also accessible on BBC iPlayer.

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Sarah Phelps’ creation, “Dublin Murders“, garnered positive reviews from critics when it first aired. As of now, it boasts a high approval rating of 79% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 29 different critiques.

During our analysis of the premiere, we commented that the crime drama left viewers utterly captivated by its enigmatic storyline, as it portrayed both main characters concealing multiple mysteries.

Following eight captivating episodes filled with unexpected plot turns and numerous tense moments of smoking in anticipation, the complex Irish crime drama finally came to a satisfying end, according to The Daily Telegraph. Meanwhile, The Independent praised it as exceptionally creative.

Murders are universally disapproved of. However, Dublin Murders – the new crime drama by Sarah Phelps on BBC? It’s quite good, even better than many crime dramas out there. The London Evening Standard said so, while The Guardian described it as a ‘delicious piece of intermittent entertainment’.

The publication, The Age, also showered praise, stating: “The narrative flows smoothly and cohesively, yet it maintains an unsettling atmosphere linked to the feeling that all characters are being pulled towards something beyond their grasp of control.

If you’ve already watched Dublin Murders or are interested in exploring more from the crime drama genre, Digital Spy has compiled a helpful list of four additional shows that offer similar twist-filled storylines to quench your thirst for series reminiscent of Harlan Coben‘s style.

Dublin Murders is streaming on Disney+ and BBC iPlayer.

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2025-07-13 14:20

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