Whether you prefer gritty British police procedurals, Scandi noir, or sprawling US crime epics, there has never been a better time to be a crime drama fan in Canada. The challenge is knowing what to watch next — and where to watch it.
With Apollo Group TV, you have access to 55,000+ channels and 180,000+ on-demand titles, meaning virtually every critically acclaimed crime series is within reach. Here are our top picks for 2026.
The Best Crime Shows to Stream in Canada Right Now
The Responder
Intense British crime drama starring Martin Freeman as a morally compromised Liverpool police officer navigating corruption and personal crisis. Raw, brilliant, unmissable — streams in Canada on BritBox.
Happy Valley
Sally Wainwright's masterpiece. Three series of compulsive Yorkshire crime drama — Catherine Cawood is one of the greatest characters in British TV history. Available in Canada on BritBox.
Slow Horses (Apple TV+)
Gary Oldman leads this exceptional spy-thriller from Mick Herron's Slough House novels. Witty, tense and far superior to most British drama of the last decade. Streams on Apple TV+ in Canada, same as everywhere else.
The Wire (Crave)
If you haven't watched The Wire, stop everything. The definitive American crime drama — five seasons of unmatched storytelling about Baltimore's drug trade, police and politics. Streams on Crave in Canada.
Sherwood
A double murder in a former mining community reignites old wounds. This BBC two-part drama is one of the finest pieces of British TV in recent years, and it streams in Canada on BritBox.
True Detective: Night Country
Season 4 of the anthology series sends Jodie Foster to the Alaskan tundra for a bleak, atmospheric investigation that divides opinion but demands to be watched. Streams on Crave in Canada.
The Diplomat (Netflix)
A political thriller about a US ambassador to the UK — fast-paced, sharp writing, and genuinely funny between the tension. Season 2 delivered on every promise. Streams on Netflix in Canada.
Broadchurch
A child's murder in a Dorset seaside town unravels an entire community across three brilliant series that made Olivia Colman a household name globally. Available in Canada via the PBS Masterpiece Prime Video Channel.
Why Crime Drama Dominates Canadian Streaming Right Now
Crime drama has experienced a genuine golden age over the past decade, and Canadian audiences have easy access to nearly all of it. Shows like Happy Valley, Sherwood and The Responder are internationally acclaimed precisely because they do something US crime shows rarely achieve — they root the crime in a specific place and community, making the social context as gripping as the investigation itself.
For Canadian viewers, that specificity is part of the appeal from a distance: the unfamiliar landscapes, accents and institutions of British village and city life are as much a draw as the plotting. Few genres travel as well as the crime drama, whether the setting is a Yorkshire valley, a Louisiana bayou, or a Baltimore housing project.
Where to Watch All of These in Canada
The frustration with modern streaming is fragmentation — Happy Valley and Sherwood are on BritBox, Slow Horses is on Apple TV+, The Wire and True Detective are on Crave, The Diplomat is on Netflix, and Broadchurch is on the PBS Masterpiece channel. Following your favourite shows increasingly means subscribing to five or six services at once.
Apollo Group TV won't replace every one of those apps, but it can cut the number down: a single subscription includes 55,000+ live channels, HBO-sourced content, and a 180,000+ on-demand library, covering a large share of what you'd otherwise need several separate logins for. Plans start from just $19.99/month, and our support team can confirm current availability of any specific title on WhatsApp before you commit.
What to Watch Next: Our Quick Picks by Mood
- For gritty British procedurals: Happy Valley, The Responder, Sherwood
- For clever, witty spy-crime: Slow Horses, The Diplomat
- For long-form American prestige: The Wire, True Detective: Night Country
- For coastal, small-town mystery: Broadchurch
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Happy Valley in Canada?
Happy Valley streams in Canada on BritBox, available as a standalone app or through the BritBox channel on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. Apollo Group TV's VOD library includes a wide range of international content — contact our support team via WhatsApp to check current availability.
Is Slow Horses available in Canada?
Yes. Slow Horses is an Apple TV+ original, streaming in Canada the same as it does everywhere else. Apollo Group TV's VOD library includes a wide range of international content — contact our support team via WhatsApp to check current availability.
Can I watch US crime shows like The Wire on Apollo Group TV?
The Wire streams on Crave in Canada. Apollo Group TV's VOD library includes an extensive selection of US crime dramas, and our support team can confirm current availability of specific titles like The Wire, The Sopranos, and The Shield via WhatsApp.
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