Black Scorpion makes every episode count, and right now it's all streaming on Amazon Prime Video and beyond. A strong pick for any crime fan.

From the era when television started taking itself seriously as an art form, Black Scorpion follows a path that stands out in a crowded field. The City of Angels is falling apart, and crime pervades the city to the core. The mayor is corrupt, the police are inept, the city needs a figure to take control of the situation. Then in the light of day Darcy Walker is a cop, but in the dark of night she becomes the Black Scorpion. Michelle Lintel and Scott Valentine lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It aired in 2001.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they're after here — if Shades of Blue is in your watch history, Black Scorpion belongs there too. It works equally well as a long binge or episode-by-episode over a few weeks.