Why you should watch: It's a fun premise and acting leads Bryan Brown (Cocktail) and Greta Scacchi (Emma) have great chemistry together. The underlying mystery surrounding Joan's husband is pretty compelling too. Darby & Joan has a score of 7.7/10 on IMDB, so it's definitely one worth giving a go!

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Why should you watch: With two series so far and an 86% score on Rotten Tomatoes, this is one of the classiest crime dramas available to stream on Acorn TV. As AV Club writes, Whitstable Pearl is a "solid balance of the sombre, the suspenseful, and the cosy-mysterious". Kerry Godliman is so watchable, and engaging, and the Kent seaside location is the second star of the show. There's also a third season on the way, so best catch up with the first two seasons before the new one drops!

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Why you should watch: Described by HuffPost as “not just your average procedural”, this fan-favourite series ran for four seasons in Canada between 2014 and 2017, outlasting the French series of the same name it was based upon. During this time, 19-2 won five Canadian Screen Awards, including Best Series and individual awards for its two leads.

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Why you should watch: Despite there only being four episodes to watch so far, What She Said wrote: "There's plenty of fun to be had over four feature-length episodes." With a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 93%, this is one of the better cosy crime offerings available on Acorn TV at the moment. And we love the combo of Meera as amateur sleuth Mrs Sidhu, alongside Craig's dour DCI Burton.

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Why you should watch: If you're after something funny and light that will give you your cosy crime kick, then My Life is Murder is one of the best of Acorn's offerings. With a rating of 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, this series has been described by Decider as being "fun and light entertainment, enhanced by well-written mysteries and performances that don't take themselves seriously". While Times TV says it "breaks the mould". Watch out for our very own Bill Bailey, too, who pops up in two episodes as Enzo Pavone. And who doesn't love to look at the beautiful locations Down Under...?

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Why you should watch: What’s better than putting your feet up to watch a likeable amateur sleuth solve mysteries and murders in a quaint British village in the middle of the country? Agatha Raisin has this in spades and is a lot of fun. A very popular series, Agatha Raisin has a rating of 7.2 out of 10 on IMDB. It's a quintessentially British cosy crime drama, which sadly may not get a series 5 after Ashley Jensen defected to BBC to star in Shetland.

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Why you should watch: As well as having an overarching mystery about Jean's husband and his secrets, every episode also has its own mystery too, meaning every episode is intriguing in its own right. The Madame Blanc Mysteries has received widespread praise since first launching, with Decider describing it as an "easygoing light mystery series with a fun community of people around Sally Lindsay's title character". It has an 86% score on Rotten Tomatoes. It's filmed in Malta and Gozo, so plenty of opportunities for sight-seeing, too.

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Why you should watch: The Brokenwood Mysteries has plenty of episodes available to keep you entertained for a long, long time. Featuring Neill Rea, Fern Sutherland, and Nic Sampson, this cozy crime series has a respectable 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. And it's set in the beautiful landscape of New Zealand.

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Why you should watch: Like all good cosy crime dramas, there's an amateur sleuth - or four - who solves crimes in a picturesque location (this time the English village of Wildemarsh). The funny series has had some fantastic reviews, including one from the Sydney Morning Herald which described it as a "cheerful sort of thing made for the dunking of digestive biscuits into nice cups of tea as the bodies turn up remarkably unbloodied in quaint cottage gardens full of riotously blooming floral borders". It has a 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Why you should watch: Not a fan of cosy crime set in sleepy villages? Want something set in the city, but without all the darkness and grittiness of something like Line of Duty? The Chelsea Detective could well be that happy medium for you. With a rating of 4.9 out of 5 on Amazon, this is certainly one well worth checking out on Acorn TV. It's one of the newest offerings too, having first launched in 2022. There's a great flow of famous guest stars, too, including Frances Barber, Davood Ghadami, Neil Morrissey, Claire Skinner, and Siân Phillips.

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Why you should watch: TV favourite Emilia Fox, star of long-running BBC series Silent Witness, is almost irritatingly likeable in Signora Volpe. It consists of six, 90-minute episodes, meaning you'll be soaking up sumptuous Italian surroundings for a fair amount of time. This series has an impressive score of 4.3 out of 5 on Amazon, and features guest performances from the likes of Tara Fitzgerald, Jamie Bamber, Nicholas Farrell, and Bronagh Gallagher. It's a class act.

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Why should you watch: If you want something a bit longer and meatier, then The Garage Sale Murders series of feature films is perfect. There are 16 x 90-minute films to get through, so you're bound to be kept busy for a while! The series has a fairly decent score of 6.9/10 on IMDB, so we'd say it's worth checking out.

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Why should you watch: With easy plots to follow, a strong cast, and over five hours worth of murders and mysteries to get through, this set of films is perfect for a rainy autumn day. The trilogy has had some good reviews too, and holds a rating of 4.2 out of 5 on Amazon. Prepare to play spot-the-TV-star bingo as a whole raft of faces from US TV series pop up, including The White Lotus' Adam DiMarco, and Days of Our Lives' Mark Valley.

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Why you should watch: You're sure to get your cosy crime kick with these fun, entertaining movies, which first aired on the Hallmark channel in the US. They've had some great reviews too, with the franchise landing itself a 5/5 rating on Amazon. There are more on the way too, with a prequel movie released last year.

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Why you should watch: This one's quirkier than most - in a good way - with a compelling premise and storyline. It's one of the highest rated cosy crimes on Acorn TV too, with a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 93%! Critics at stuff.co.nz branded the series "easily binge-able", while Decider highlighted lead Maria Doyle Kennedy's performance as a highlight. We couldn't agree more - she's simply brilliant in the role. We could watch her all day. Luckily there's a second series coming soon.

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Why you should watch: Want something that isn't set in the modern day where crimes can be solved using mobile phones and the internet? Then this series could well be right up your street. It's proven to be a huge hit since its release, with a 5/5 rating on Amazon Prime and a rare 100% on Rotten Tomatoes too! This one isn't to be slept on! And if you put the fun plot aside for a moment, Mis Fisher's wardrobe is to die for! It's a class act.

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Why you should watch: If you're a fan of Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, then this spin-off is a no-brainer. It follows on nicely from the original series and is just as much fun! It doesn't have as good a reputation as the original series, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 78%, but it's still worth a watch. Not least for the fabulous Swinging Sixties costumes, and beautiful location of Melbourne, Australia.

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Why you should watch: This series is yet another that has proven to be pretty popular since first hitting streaming platforms. Amazon has awarded it a score of 4.1 out of 5, and it's been recommissioned twice, with Harry now having three seasons-worth of adventures to get through. As a critic from the Sydney Morning Herald wrote: "Jane Seymour is such a joy to watch that this slight and slightly silly amateur-sleuth series immediately becomes something you could easily idle away a couple of hours on." Give it a go!

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Why you should watch: A true icon of British TV, Foyle's War was a huge hit during its time on the telly. In fact, it was so popular that it actually survived being cancelled in 2007. It subsequently went on for another eight years. The Michael Kitchen series has a hugely impressive 96% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. One you simply have to watch at least once.

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Why you should watch: It's a bit silly, and preposterous in places, but there are only five feature-length episodes on Acorn TV, and they're a lot of fun if you suspend disbelief. Plus, the reviews aren't half bad, with the short-lived made-for-TV movies holding a 5/5 rating on Amazon.

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Why you should watch: Who doesn't love a drama about a grizzled retired cop being forced back into action? As well as having a compelling mystery surrounding why Jeff Jackson moved back home, this series of TV movies has had great reviews, with a 5/5 rating on Amazon. Desperate Housewives fans will probably love seeing Jesse Metcalfe in a different type of role, too.

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Why should you watch: The Other Wife is a 2012 film you may have forgotten about. It's an easy watch, with an all-star cast including some of TV's favourites like John Hannah. This is something that you can chuck on when the weather is bad and you want to get your cosy crime fix fast.

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Why should you watch: Any show that survives 11 seasons must be worth a watch. French drama Candice Renoir currently has a score of 7.6/10 on IMDB, and follows a likeable mum struggling to juggle her busy home life with her packed and stressful job - all while trying to look professional.

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Picking a cosy crime series has been made that much easier with the vast amount on offer on Acorn TV this December. Murder mysteries? Check. Quirky storylines? Sorted. Likeable characters? You got it.