Murder mysteries and police procedural dramas are some of the best and most popular TV series, and in many cases, the reason for the show's popularity lies in the main TV detective leading the series.

Compelling and clever detective characters can turn a good detective TV show into a timeless classic. The best detective TV shows of all time all tend to center on either one well-written detective ...

There never seems to be a shortage of good crime shows on TV, and network television is teeming with detectives who think -- and act -- differently. This fall, new seasons of Elsbeth, High Potential, ...