Best Police Procedural Movies & TV Series of the 2000s

The 16 best-rated police procedural movies and TV series of the 2000s on 3eyedraven, ranked by a weighted audience score so the genuinely great rises above one-off perfect ratings. Every title has cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

The Mentalist 2008 ★ 8.4

Criminal Minds 2005 ★ 8.3

Dexter 2006 ★ 8.2

Castle 2009 ★ 8.0

Monk 2002 ★ 8.0

Lie to Me 2009 ★ 7.9

Psych 2006 ★ 7.9

The Closer 2005 ★ 7.9

Cold Case 2003 ★ 7.8

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 2000 ★ 7.6

NCIS 2003 ★ 7.6

Spiral 2005 ★ 7.8

CSI: NY 2004 ★ 7.3

Without a Trace 2002 ★ 7.2

Above Suspicion 2009 ★ 7.0

Close to Home 2005 ★ 5.9