The 10 Best Crime Dramas This Week (Monday 6th – Sunday 12th June)

It’s fitting in the week that when The Wire celebrates its 20th anniversary, its creator – David Simon – is back with a brand-new series (We Own This City) once again set in Baltimore. Elsewhere, we say goodbye to Silent Witness, We Hunt Together and The Staircase. Enjoy!

1 We Own This City *NEW UK PREMIERE SERIES*
S1 E1/6

Crime drama chronicling the rise and fall of the Baltimore Police Department’s Gun Trace Task Force, examining the corruption that befell this American city in which the policies of drug prohibition and mass arrest were championed at the expense of actual police work. 
Tuesday 7th June, 9pm, Sky Atlantic

2 Y Golau *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE*
S1 E5/6

Things go from bad to worse for Sharon and Joe. As Gafyn, Greta and Dai support Sharon, Shelly and Cat are trying their utmost to help Joe remember the events of that fateful night. When Sharon is released from hospital, an important piece of evidence surfaces. Later, a shocking event sends ripples through the community.
Sunday 12th June, 9pm, S4C

3 The Flight Attendant *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE*
S1 E4/8

After attempting to get Megan safely out of Reykjavík, Cassie fears she is being framed for murder when two bodies are found in Echo Park.
Thursday 9th June, 10pm, Sky Max

4 Silent Witness *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODES* *LAST IN SERIES*
S25 E5&6/6

The death of an investigative journalist throws the spotlight onto Sam Ryan. Nikki begins to realise the implications of her discoveries will challenge the principles of forensic science.
Monday 6th and Tuesday 7th June, 9pm, BBC One

5 We Hunt Together *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE* *LAST IN SERIES*
S2 E6/6

DI Lola Franks and DCI Jackson Reid try to outsmart a pair of killers, one a former child soldier desperate to suppress his predisposition for violence and the other a magnetic and disarmingly charming free spirit.
Thursday 9th June, 9pm, Alibi

6 Now And Then *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE*
S1 E6/8

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Friday 10th June Apple+ TV

7 The Nordic Murders *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE*
S3 E5

While Karin is in hospital, recovering after a fire has destroyed her house and all her belongings, she becomes interested in another patient – seriously injured Saskia Bernard. Saskia has no memory of being hit by a car and the car and its driver have not been traced. Ellen and Rainer face a tough investigation – which Karin is determined to join. 
Friday 10th June, 9pm, More4

8 The Staircase *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE* *LAST IN SERIES*
S1 E8/8

David angles for a retrial in 2011, and in 2017, Michael faces another hearing. Elsewhere, Sophie comes to terms with a revelation.
Thursday 9th June, 9pm, Sky Atlantic

9 Thirteen *REPEAT*
S1 E2/5

Carne and Merchant find themselves working with a new team from Scotland Yard, and the need to get to the truth becomes more pressing than ever. Merchant comes up with a bold approach in making Ivy relive her ordeal, but her response under pressure leaves the detective convinced she is lying. Ivy turns to Tim for support, only to suffer a crushing betrayal.
Thursday 9th June, 9pm, BBC Three

10 Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries *REPEAT*
S3 E4/8

A street urchin hires Phryne to find his missing brother, leading to a sinister trail of dead boys. Hugh wrestles with career and engagement problems.
Monday 6th June, 9pm, Alibi