DI Ray

DI Ray is currently streaming in Australia on BritBox and Acorn TV, and in the US on PBS and Thirteen, and its case-by-case structure never gets in the way of the bigger story. Across 2 seasons, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Parminder Nagra anchors it, but the writing does the real work. Start it on BritBox whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

DI Ray arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The plotting in DI Ray is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. DI Ray is set in Birmingham and follows Leicester-born Rachita Ray, a police officer who takes on a case that forces her to confront a lifelong personal conflict between her British identity and her South Asian heritage. Parminder Nagra and Gemma Whelan lead a cast that gives the tension real weight. The series ran for 2 seasons (2022–2024), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. DI Ray is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in DI Ray. Fans of Hill Street Blues will recognise the sensibility here immediately. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Parminder Nagra's performance is the kind that shows up on best-of lists years later. If you have been looking for something to fill the gap left by a recently finished story, this is a reliable answer.

DI Ray was cancelled in 2024, created by Maya Sondhi — and 2 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.