18 (Mostly) British Mysteries to Binge-Watch This Winter

Watch if you're into: Grumpy old detectives that are suprisingly smooth with the ladies, long and slow episodes that allow for multitasking (hey, sometimes you need something to watch while you fold laundry, catch up on work, etc.), and '80s and '90s British fashion. I'd also recommend watching this first before the spinoff starring Inspector Morse's partner, Inspector Lewis, and the 2013 prequel series, Endeavour, that follows Morse at the beginning of his career.

How many seasons? Seven plus five special episodes.

Where to watch: Watch Inspector Morse on Netflix.

Watch if you're into: As it's the prequel to Inspector Morse, if you want to learn more about that character this is the show to watch, but it's by no means necessary. You might be more likely to watch this new show, which is still in its early seasons, before watching the '80s show that inspired it. It's a beautifully shot, riveting series, and Shaun Evans is perfect as the young detective. Plus the British '60s fashion is to die for.

How many seasons? Two so far. A third has been confirmed but there's no air date yet.

Where to watch: Watch Endeavour on Amazon Prime.

Watch if you're into: Agatha Christie, period pieces, predictable plots, and cheesy dialogue. This is a classic series that's practically made for binge-watching with a whopping 13 seasons.

How many seasons? 13.

Where to watch: Watch Poirot on Netflix.

Watch if you're into: Helen Mirren as a badass detective chief inspector dealing with sexist male coworkers and her own personal demons while solving murder cases. Did I mention it's Helen freaking Mirren?

How many seasons? Seven.

Where to watch: Watch Prime Suspect on Acorn TV.

Watch if you're into: An ill-tempered but witty, driven female detective chief inspector who's very good at her job, but less than tactful in dealing with her co-workers and personal life. Set in North East England, it's a dark, gloomy series with a psychological look at the killers.

How many seasons? Five so far.

Where to watch: Watch Vera on Acorn TV.

Watch if you're into: A very silly crime show about an uptight British inspector who is transferred from London to the Caribbean and is the definition of a fish out of water. The show takes a slight change in tone when the starring role changed from Ben Miller to Kris Marshall in the third season just because the characters are so different from each other.

How many seasons? Four so far, with the fifth to air in 2016.

Where to watch: Watch Death in Paradise on Netflix.

Watch if you're into: An adult-oriented comedy that follows a bickering male-female detective duo. Personally, I think the second season has a better dynamic when Miranda Raison replaces Lucy Punch, as her Type A character is a better foil to Toby Stephens's lazy ladies man, Jack Armstrong. As with Death in Paradise, don't watch this if you're looking for intellectually stimulating television with supurb acting. Use it to cleanse your palate in between the heavy stuff.

How many seasons? Two.

Where to watch: Watch Vexed on Netflix.

Watch if you're into: Period pieces, Agatha Christie, and the witty banter between a married couple who are also solving crimes together. This is a cute series that only lasted one season, but it's worth watching if you're looking for a show with a lighthearted Hitchcock-esque vibe.

How many seasons? One.

Where to watch: Watch Agatha Christie's Partners in Crime on Acorn TV.

Watch if you're into: Learning about the history of forensics and don't mind a high-cheese factor. Set in Toronto in 1895 (to start), this Canadian period drama isn't exactly riveting, but the characters are likable and it's a great show for multitasking.

How many seasons? It's currently on its ninth season.

Where to watch: Watch Murdoch Mysteries on Netflix.

Watch if you're into: Gorgeous 1920s flapper fashion, lighthearted crime shows with a retro vibe, and a sassy, sex-positive private detective who isn't afraid to bust some balls. Bonus: the sexual tension between Miss Fisher and Detective Inspector Jack Robinson is positively scintillating.

How many seasons? Currently on its third season.

Where to watch: Watch Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries on Netflix.