Are you in the mood to rack your brain and feel the tension? Or do you want to see some heinous criminal acts and find out how one can solve the puzzle? If the answer is yes, some of these mystery genre series are a must for you to add to your weekend watch list. Many people find their own guilty pleasure in watching an adrenaline-pumping series that prompts the mind to think further. For that reason, BookMyShow managed to collect some of the best choices for you to watch!

1. Under the Banner of Heaven (2022)

Based on the 2003 novel with the same title, this miniseries broadcast on Hulu tells the story of a skilled detective named Jeb Pyre (Andrew Garfield) who investigates the double homicide of a mother (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and her child. Set in Utah in the 80s, this series highlights not only the atrocities of murder but also a radical religion that has false beliefs and extreme understandings.

2. Shining Girls (2022)

Years after surviving an attack that caused deep trauma, Kirby Mazrachi (Elizabeth Moss) is again faced with the harsh truth that her nightmares have returned. With the help of his friend who is a reporter (Wagner Moura), both of them try to uncover the identity of the cold-blooded criminal and his pattern of murder. Mazrachi also learns that a traumatic event in her past has something to do with an impending murder case. The series airs exclusively on Apple TV+.

3. The Staircase (2022)

The series tells the story of Michael Peterson (Colin Firth), a crime novelist who is accused of murdering his wife after her body was found on the bottom rung of their house. A person who knows by heart how to escape a criminal charge and his wife is found dead certainly raises great suspicion, don’t you think? Interestingly, this series is adapted from a true story that spans 16 years to settle. The series airs on HBO Max.

4. Severance (2022)

Have you ever imagined if you lost the pieces of memory that you believed existed before? Yes, that’s the mystery that Mark Scout (Adam Scott) is trying to unravel as an employee of Lumon Industries. Slowly, he and his colleagues uncover the conspiracy and darkness that has been hidden in their workplace. You can watch this mystery-sci-fi genre series on Apple TV+.

5. We Own This City (2022)

For those of you who love the drama of the life of the police unit and their journey in every criminal case, this series is for you. The Baltimore Police Department experiences ups and downs as it retains dirty cops, good cops, politicians, lawyers, and people in authority. Their lives begin to crumble when corruption poisons every party in the police force. The series airs on HBO Max.

Which one is your first pick? Let us know down below what you think of these series. Don’t forget to visit us for more up-to-date news about films, music, series, celebrities, and many more!