Ridley has been quietly earning a loyal audience, and right now it's all available in Australia on BritBox, and in the US on PBS and Thirteen. Adrian Dunbar leads a cast that brings something genuine to every episode.

British production values give Ridley a feel distinct from American and international alternatives. Retired Detective Inspector Alex Ridley is lured back into service as a consultant detective when his former protégée, Carol Farman, needs help cracking a complex murder case. Adrian Dunbar and Bronagh Waugh lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. The series ran for 2 seasons (2022–2025), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly.

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