10 Underrated Current Crime TV Shows You Need To Be Watching
8. IZombie
Despite its ingrained horror tropes sitting front and centre, this recent effort by Rob Thomas (Veronica Mars) has its heart securely on one type of format; the crime procedure show.
In a post-zombie world that has returned to relative normality, Rose McIver’s reformed undead helps the police solves crimes with her significant powers. That usually involves her eating the brain of a wrongfully murdered victim to find vital clues and solve the case.
Certainly, the premise feels like some desperate pitch for a TV writer to keep his job but the combination is a fresh shake-up to this formulaic sub-genre.
It’s hardly the grim and dark show the synopsis suggests. Certainly, when the nastier aspects come into play, it's quick and vicious, but overall this is a colourful, funny and breezy watch with an extremely likeable set of characters filling out its ensemble roster.
The results are a welcome alternative to the usual po-faced and overly serious shenanigans of these types of shows. With sharp dialogue, an enjoyable supporting cast and a refreshing smash-up of genres, it results in the most entertaining crime procedure show currently running - and one that deserves recognition outside its loyal cult following.