Crime Dramas Surge: 'Hightown' and 'Code of Silence'

'Code of Silence,' a British crime thriller starring Rose Ayling-Ellis and noted for its disability representation, has become a sleeper hit in the U.S., climbing streaming charts and securing a second season. Netflix has also revived interest in 'Hightown,' a series originally on Starz, which is now trending as a top show on the platform, praised for Monica Raymund's performance and its exploration of addiction and redemption in Cape Cod. The streaming landscape in 2025 continues to feature strong detective content, including Netflix's adaptation of Harlan Coben's 'Missing You' and the BBC's 'Virdee.' These titles, along with the renewed popularity of international and diverse crime dramas, reflect a growing appetite for complex stories and underrepresented perspectives in the genre.