Top Latino Crime/Mystery Shows

Critically-acclaimed and popular crime and mystery series that have Latino actors, producers, directors or writers.

Featured Shows

  • Sofía Vergara stars as "the Godmother" of Miami's drug empire Griselda Blanco in this dramatic min-series based on a true story. Also stars Alberto Guerra and Christian Tappan. Directed by Andrés Baiz. Co-created by Ingrid Escajeda. Series dates: All episodes released Jan. 25, 2024

    Available on: Netflix

  • Selena Gomez stars as quirky Millennial Mabel, who partners with two other older members of her posh building to solve murders. Several Latino actors make cameos each season. Series dates: Aug. 31, 2021 - present

    Available on: Hulu

  • Based on Karin Slaughter's bestselling books, the series follows dyslexic Special Agent Will Trent of the Georgia Bureau of Investigations who has one of the highest clearance rates in the bureau. Stars Ramón Rodríguez as Will Trent and Gina Rodriguez as a prosecutor. Series dates:
    Jan. 3, 2023 –present

    Series dates: Jan. 3, 2023 –
    present.

    Available on: ABC, Hulu, Apple TV+

  • After a media pundit stumbles upon a dead body deep in the Poconos woods, he finds himself framed for the murder of a notorious white supremacist. Colman Domingo, who is of Guatemalan and Belizean descent, stars as the pundit. John Ortiz stars as an FBI agent. Series dates: All episodes of mini-series released on Nov. 28,2024.

    Available on: Netflix

Top Shows

  • This drama series chronicles the true story of the rise, capture and escape of notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán. Created by Silvana Aguirre and Carlos Contreras. Stars Marco de la O, Humberto Busto, Alejandro Aguilar. Series dates: April 23, 2017 – July 25, 2018.

    Available on: Netflix

  • The prequel series, “Dexter: Original Sin” follows Dexter Morgan in the 90s as he transitions from student to avenging serial killer during his internship at the Miami Police Department. Stars James Martinez and Christina Milian as detectives. Series dates: Dec. 13, 2024 –present.

    Available on: Paramount+

  • Mexican American actor Jay Hernandez stars as private investigator Thomas Magnum who uses his ex-miliary knowledge to solve crimes. Reboot of 1980s show. Series dates: Sept. 24, 2018 - Jan. 3, 2024.

    Available on: Apple TV+

  • In this gender-swapped reboot, Madeline Matlock, a brilliant older lawyer uses her unassuming demeanor to win cases. Stars David Del Rio as one of the attorneys on her team. Series dates: Sept. 22, 2024 – present.

    Available on: CBS, Paramount+, other streaming services.

  • This crime drama chronicles the birth of the Mexican drug war in the 1980s. Stars Diego Luna, Tenoch Huerta and Michael Peña. Series dates: Nov. 16, 2018 – Nov. 5, 2021.

    Available on: Netflix

  • Mexican and white actor James Roday Rodriguez stars as Shawn Spencer, a police consultant uses his powers of observation to solve crimes while convincing people he’s a psychic. Series dates: July 7, 2006 – March 26, 2014.

    Available on: Prime Video, Peacock

  • Jennifer Lopez stars as a single mom and resourceful detective at a Brooklyn precinct where the team is asked to step outside the limitations of the law. Panamanian and Italian American actor Vincent Laresca is also part of the cast as Det. Carlos Espada. Lopez and Benny Medina executive produced the show. Series dates: Jan. 7, 2016 – Aug. 19, 2018.

    Available on: Apple TV+

  • In this English-language remake to the popular telenovel “Reina del Sur”, Teresa is forced to work for a cartel that recently killed her boyfriend. She works to take them down and build her own empire. Stars Alice Braga, Hemky Madera and Peter Gadiot. Series dates: June 23, 2016 –June 9, 2021.

    Available on: Netflix, Apple TV+, other streaming services

  • ‘The Bridge’ follows two police detectives (one Mexican, one American) as they hunt down a serial killer after a body is found on the bridge connecting El Paso and Juarez. Stars Demian Bichir and Emily Rios. (Two seasons, July 10, 2013 - October 1, 2014).

    Available on: Hulu

  • Manuel Garcia-Rulfo is LA defense attorney Mickey Haller who navigates the criminal justice system from his trademark Lincoln. Based on the book and film. Also stars Yaya DaCosta as a prosecutor. Series dates: May 13, 2022 –
    present.

    Available on: Netflix

  • This crime drama follows crime boss Oswald “Oz” Cobb’s quest for control in Gotham City. Stars Rhenzy Feliz and Theo Rossi. Available on Max. Show info

  • Smart, sarcastic teen, Wednesday Addams investigates a murder spree while making new friends — and foes — at Nevermore Academy. Spin-off of the TV and movie series. Jenna Ortega stars as Wednesday. Luis Guzmán plays Gomez and Isaac Ordonez plays Pugsley. Series dates: Nov. 23, 2022 – present.

    Available on: Netflix

Top Retro Shows

  • Erik Estrada stars as one-half of a duo of California Highway Patrolmen who help motorists and arrest dangerous drivers. Series dates: Sept. 15, 1977 - May 1, 1983.

    Available on: Prime Video, Apple TV+

  • Detectives at the Philadelphia Police Department, reopen and solve older dormant homicides. Cuban American actor Danny Pino stars as one of the main detectives. Series dates: Sept. 28, 2003 – May 2, 2010.

    Available on: Hulu, Max

  • After being framed for murder by a corrupt cop, a former policeman played by Lorenzo Lamas escapes prison and joins forces with a bounty hunter to clear his name. Lamas is of Argentine descent. Series dates: Sept. 19, 1992 – April 4, 1997 .

    Available on: Peacock

  • Detectives J.C. Williams and Eddie Torres balance work with the demands of their personal lives. Italian and Puerto Rican actor Michael DeLorenzo plays Eddie. Lauren Vélez stars as Det. Nina Moreno. Lisa Vidal plays Eddie’s sister. Series dates: Sept. 8, 1994 – Feb. 11, 1999.

    Available on: Peacock

  • The show focused on the Miami Police Department's vice squad and its efforts to end drug trafficking and prostitution. Stars Edward James Olmos as Lt. Marty Castillo and Saundra Santiago as a detective. Series dates: Sept. 16, 1984 – Jan. 25, 1990.

    Available on: Multiple streaming services

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