15 Best Crime TV Shows on Starz 2026
Explore standout Starz crime series, from Power and P-Valley to Dublin Murders and true-crime docs, with quick picks to help you choose.
If you’re searching for the best crime TV shows on Starz, this list gives you a solid mix of hard-edged drama, mystery, and documentary storytelling. The Power universe anchors the lineup with Power, Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, and Power Book IV: Force, while The Missing and Dublin Murders lean into tense investigations and darker mysteries. For something with a different kind of pressure, P-Valley, Magic City, and Fightland bring crime stories into very different worlds. There’s also room here for true-crime viewers, with titles like Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult, Wrong Man, and Who Is Ghislaine Maxwell?
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S.W.A.T. Exiles
action & adventure · crime · drama
After a high-profile mission goes sideways, Daniel 'Hondo' Harrelson is pulled out of forced retirement to lead a last-chance experimental SWAT unit made up of untested, unpredictable young recruits. Hondo must bridge a generational divide, navigate clashing personalities, and turn a squad of outsiders into a team capable of protecting the city and saving the program that made him who he is.
Why watch: If you like crime stories with action built in, this may fit. The setup centers on a last-chance SWAT unit, so it should appeal to viewers who want team dynamics, pressure, and law-enforcement stakes.
Directed by Lisa Demaine, Billy Gierhart, Oz Scott, Kevin Tancharoen, Tara Nicole WeyrCast Shemar Moore, Lucy Barrett, Adain Bradley, Zyra Gorecki, Ronen RubinsteinStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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Fightland
crime · drama
A disgraced boxing champion is released from prison and returns to London to take revenge on the crime family that betrayed him.
Why watch: If revenge-driven crime drama sounds appealing, this is a straightforward pick. The prison-to-London setup suggests a story focused on betrayal, payback, and conflict with a crime family.
Directed by Otto Bathurst, Tessa Hoffe, Colm McCarthy, Sebastian ThielCast Howard Charles, Deborah Ayorinde, Charles Babalola, Anita-Joy Uwajeh, Nicholas PinnockStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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The Missing
2 Emmy nominations
crime · drama · mystery
A gripping anthological relationship thriller series exploring the emotional fallout of a child's abduction not only on the family but on the wider community, told over two time frames.
Why watch: If you want a mystery that stays emotionally grounded, this is a strong choice. Its focus on a child's abduction and the fallout across a family and community suits viewers who like crime stories with personal stakes.
Directed by Tom Shankland, Ben Chanan, Michael Samuels, William McGregorCast Tchéky Karyo, Anastasia Hille, James Nesbitt, Frances O'Connor, Keeley HawesAmazon Prime VideoStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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Power Book III: Raising Kanan
crime · drama
Set in South Jamaica, Queens, in 1991, this prequel to "Power" revolves around the coming of age of Kanan Stark.
Why watch: If you enjoy the Power universe, this is an easy place to stay. The 1991 South Jamaica, Queens setting and coming-of-age angle make it a good fit for fans who like crime drama with character growth.
Directed by Rob Hardy, Monty DeGraff, Mario Van Peebles, Eif Rivera, Hernán OtañoCast Patina Miller, London Brown, Hailey Kilgore, Mekai Curtis, Malcolm M. MaysAmazon Prime VideoStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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Power
crime · drama
A successful New York entrepreneur lives a double life as the head of a drug empire that serves only the rich and influential, all while wanting to escape the underworld and keep his family safe.
Why watch: If you want the original series that started the larger universe, this is essential viewing. The double-life premise should appeal to anyone who likes crime drama built around secrecy, power, and family pressure.
Directed by Sanford Bookstaver, MJ Bassett, Rob Hardy, Hernán Otaño, Anthony HemingwayCast Omari Hardwick, Lela Loren, Naturi Naughton, Joseph Sikora, Shane JohnsonAmazon Prime VideoHuluStarzMore details on IMDb →
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Dublin Murders
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
Two detectives are dispatched to investigate the murder of a young girl on the outskirts of Dublin, but as the case of the missing children intensifies, both are forced to confront the darkness that lies in their past.
Why watch: If you prefer investigations with a mystery edge, this should be on your list. Its detective-led story and thriller elements make it a fit for viewers who like a case that keeps opening into something darker.
Directed by John Hayes, Saul Dibb, Rebecca GatwardCast Sarah Greene, Killian Scott, Michael D'Arcy, Eugene O'Hare, Tom Vaughan-LawlorAmazon Prime VideoStarzTubiMore details on IMDb → -
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P-Valley
1 Emmy nomination
crime · drama · romance
Down deep in the Mississippi Delta, Trap music meets film noir in this kaleidoscopic story of a little-strip-club-that-could and the big characters who come through its doors—the hopeful, the lost, the broken, the ballers, the beautiful, and the damned.
Why watch: If you’re drawn to crime stories with a strong sense of place and unusual tone, this may stand out. The mix of crime, drama, and romance suggests a character-driven watch with plenty of attitude.
Directed by Jennifer Arnold, Barbara Brown, Katori Hall, Millicent Shelton, Tamra DavisCast Nicco Annan, Shannon Thornton, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Brandee Evans, Elarica JohnsonAmazon Prime VideoStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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Magic City
2 Emmy nominations
crime · drama
Set in 1959 Miami, Florida shortly after the Cuban Revolution, Magic City tells the story of Ike Evans, the owner of Miami's most glamorous hotel, the Miramar Playa. Evans is forced to make an ill-fated deal with Miami mob boss Ben Diamond to ensure the success of his glitzy establishment.
Why watch: If you like crime drama set against a flashy, high-stakes backdrop, this is worth a look. The 1959 Miami setting and mob deal premise suit viewers who enjoy period stories tied to power and business.
Directed by Ed Bianchi, Simon Cellan Jones, David Petrarca, Carl Franklin, Nick GomezCast Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Olga Kurylenko, Steven Strait, Jessica Marais, Christian CookeAmazon Prime VideoStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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Power Book IV: Force
crime · drama
Tommy Egan leaves New York behind and plans to take on Chicago, using his outsider status to break all the local rules and rewrite them on his quest to become the biggest drug dealer in the city.
Why watch: If you want a tougher, outsider-focused crime series, this one should click. Tommy Egan’s move to Chicago and the rule-breaking premise make it a good match for fans of ambition-driven drama.
Directed by Kieron Hawkes, Lisa Demaine, Eif Rivera, Robert Townsend, Rob HardyCast Joseph Sikora, Lucien Cambric, Anthony Fleming III, Shane Harper, Isaac KeysAmazon Prime VideoStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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Leavenworth
documentary · crime · war
A journey through The Army's criminal justice system seen through the lens of controversial case of Clint Lorance.
Why watch: If you prefer documentary storytelling about the justice system, this is a good fit. Its focus on a controversial military case may appeal to viewers who want crime content with a legal and institutional angle.
Directed by Paul PawlowskiCast Clint Lorance, Anna Lorance, Tracy Lorance, Cody LoranceAmazon Prime VideoStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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Wrong Man
documentary · crime
A team of esteemed experts re-investigate the cases of three inmates who have been locked up for decades and claim they're innocent.
Why watch: If you’re interested in cases that challenge assumptions about guilt, this doc series may be for you. The re-investigation format suits viewers who like crime stories rooted in evidence and doubt.
Directed by Joe Berlinger, Boaz Halaban, Catharine Park, Nell Constantinople, Johanna HamiltonCast Sue-Ann RobinsonStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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Who Is Ghislaine Maxwell?
documentary · biography · crime
The film follows Ghislaine Maxwell growing up in Oxford as the daughter of notorious media tycoon and fraudster Robert Maxwell, her life in London, and then her reinvention in New York, where she meets Jeffrey Epstein.
Why watch: If real-life crime documentaries interest you, this title may fit your watchlist. It traces a public figure's path from Oxford to New York and connects that biography to a broader crime story.
Directed by Erica GornallCast Ghislaine Maxwell, Christina Oxenberg, Maria Farmer, Anne McElvoy, Leland NallyStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult
documentary · crime
This four-part documentary series follows the story of India Oxenberg's perilous journey through the dark and criminal world of the notorious self-help-group-turned-sex-slave-cult NXIVM.
Why watch: If you want a documentary series about manipulation and abuse inside a closed group, this is a strong choice. Its focus on India Oxenberg's experience gives the story a personal, unsettling angle.
Directed by Cecilia PeckCast Catherine Oxenberg, India Oxenberg, Jaclyn Cangro, Tabitha Chapman, Steve HassanAmazon Prime VideoStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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Power Book II: Ghost
crime · drama
Picking up just days after the “Power” finale, this sequel series follows Tariq navigating his new life, in which his desire to shed his father’s legacy comes up against the mounting pressure to save his family.
Why watch: If you’ve watched Power and want to stay in that world, this sequel series is an obvious follow-up. Tariq's struggle to balance his new life with family pressure should appeal to fans of ongoing crime-family drama.
Directed by Brendan Walsh, Rob Hardy, Stewart Schill, Hernán Otaño, Shana SteinCast Michael Rainey Jr., Gianni Paolo, Lovell Adams-Gray, Woody McClain, Method ManAmazon Prime VideoStarzMore details on IMDb → -
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Confronting a Serial Killer
documentary · biography · crime
The astonishing story of the unprecedented relationship between acclaimed author and journalist Jillian Lauren and the most prolific serial killer in American history, Sam Little.
Why watch: If you like true-crime stories centered on investigation and long-running cases, this may be your pick. The unusual relationship at the center of the documentary gives it a different angle from a standard case profile.
Directed by Joe BerlingerCast Alena Acker, Anthony M. Walker, Ron'Netta, Camila Marte Torres, Jerome FontenetteStarzMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
Whether you want street-level crime drama, layered mystery, or a documentary that digs into real cases, this lineup offers plenty of angles to explore. The mix of older favorites and newer additions makes it easy to find a series that fits your mood. Bookmark this page and check back when you want fresh guidance on what to start next, because it’s updated regularly. If you’re narrowing down your watchlist, the recommendations below should help you pick the right match faster.
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