Movies and TvShows featuring "detective-as-protagonist" theme.

Case Closed follows the story of Shinichi Kudo, a high-school detective, who is transformed into a child after being poisoned by a criminal organization. Now, under the alias Conan Edogawa, he continues to solve murder cases and seeks to regain his original body.

When the dark evil immortal descends from the heaven, and the mysterious underground ghost palace was revealed, a strange herb named the Black Tea suddenly took Chang'an City by storm. However, no one knows whether it is a healthy medicine or one that could harm people. Cases of missing brides in Chang'an City began occurring one after another, which seems to be inextricably linked to the black tea... Ling Feng, general of the Jin Wu guards was tasked to investigate these cases. On his journey, he meets his strongest opponent in Su Wu Ming, the disciple of Di Ren Jie. The two of them work together to solve these mysterious cases.

Prime Suspect follows Detective Chief Inspector Jane Tennison as she navigates a male-dominated police force and investigates complex murder cases in London. Facing gender discrimination, hostility, and male chauvinism, Tennison relies on her skills, determination, and professionalism to succeed. The series delves into the systemic sexism and workplace harassment that women in law enforcement face, shedding light on the challenges they overcome to prove themselves in a male-dominated profession.

A talented P.I. agrees to work as the in-house investigator for his mother, who is reeling from the recent dissolution of her marriage. Margaret hires her scruffy but excellent former private detective son, Todd, who fell on hard times after his license got revoked for his flexible interpretation of the law. Margaret's adherence to the law clashes with Todd's scrappy methods. When Todd inadvertently teams up with his mother on a case, she sees a way to put him on a suitable path to a financially solvent life.

Ace Ventura, a pet detective, is hired to find the missing mascot of the Miami Dolphins. As he investigates, he uncovers a plot involving revenge, a murdered colleague, and a secret identity. With his comedic antics and love for animals, Ace Ventura solves the case before the Super Bowl.

Frankie Drake Mysteries follows the adventures of detective Frankie Drake and her partner Trudy as they solve crimes in 1920s Toronto, Canada. With their sharp wit and resourcefulness, they navigate the dangerous world of crime and investigation, tackling cases that range from murder to theft. Along the way, they also explore the complexities of relationships and uncover the secrets of the time period.

While on vacation on the Nile, Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of a young heiress. In World War I, Poirot devises a strategy to advance his Belgian company but gets injured. In 1937, at a London club, Poirot watches a performance and sees Linnet Ridgeway dancing passionately with her fiance Simon Doyle. After six weeks, in Egypt, Poirot encounters his friend Bouc and joins them at the hotel to celebrate Linnet and Simon's wedding. Others join their honeymoon trip on the cruise ship S.S. Karnak. Linnet asks Poirot for protection from the obsessive Jackie, who has stalked them to Egypt. To escape Jackie, the group boards the Karnak. Poirot interrogates the guests and discovers their various motives to harm Linnet. Poirot investigates further, finding clues and uncovering the truth behind the murders. As the passengers disembark, Poirot is unable to voice his feelings to Salome. Six months later, he visits her club to watch her rehearse, alone in the dark.

Beyond Evil is a psychological thriller TV show that revolves around a detective investigating a series of murder cases in a small countryside town. As he delves deeper into the investigations, he uncovers secrets, psychological manipulation, and corruption. The show explores themes of culpability, trauma, and the dark depths of the human psyche.

A detective named Joe Miller investigates a mysterious motel room with a key that can open any doorway and objects that possess supernatural powers. As he becomes more entangled in the room's secrets, he must navigate a dangerous world of parallel universes, time travel, and powerful individuals trying to control the room's abilities. Along the way, Joe faces personal challenges and uncovers the truth behind the room's origins and purpose.

A retired police detective pledges to catch a serial killer before his retirement party, but his obsession with the case leads him down a dangerous path of paranoia and self-destruction.

When a dead body disappears from a morgue and a detective is assigned to the case, he unravels a twisted web of secrets and deceit, leading to a surprising conclusion.

In 'The Kid Detective,' a former child prodigy detective, now in his thirties, finds himself stuck in a small town, solving petty crimes. However, when a real mystery lands in his lap, he must confront lost opportunities, failed expectations, and traumatic events from his past to solve the case and regain his former glory.

Hollywood Homicide follows the story of two LAPD detectives who are investigating a murder that leads them into the world of rap music and corrupt cops. Along the way, they navigate the ups and downs of their personal lives and strive to solve the case.

Detective Kunes has a problem once again: he's lambasted the boyfriend of his ex-wife, and is threatened with dismissal from the police service. His high-ranking (female) boss has a solution for him: "removing" him on an internships in a back-of-beyond borderland region. But there's a fly in the ointment. His real mission is to unravel the two-year old case of the murder of policewoman Wágnerová, the investigation of which has reached an impasse. But the crime rate in the borderlands is one of the highest in the whole country - involving smuggling, drug production, poaching, prostitution and murders. Kunes has to deal with one difficult case after another, and it takes quite some time before he can start doing what he's sent to do, and then he does it in fact by coincidence.

Byomkesh Bakshi is an amateur detective who solves thrilling mysteries in Calcutta. Based on a popular novel, the TV show follows Byomkesh as he unravels murder cases using his sharp intellect and keen observation skills.