British television has a knack for doing more with less, and The Good Ship Murder is a prime example. It's currently available in the US on Britbox Apple TV Channel , and in the UK on Sky Go, so there's no reason to keep putting it off. A 6/10 rating means the audience agrees.

The procedural format gives The Good Ship Murder its backbone, but it's the characters you come back for. Former police detective Jack Grayling, pursuing his dream of becoming a cabaret singer on a luxury Mediterranean cruise ship, investigates a series of murders on board with the help of the ship's first officer, Kate Woods. Shayne Ward and Catherine Tyldesley lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. The series ran for 3 seasons (2023–2026), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly.

Perfect for viewers who think they've already seen all the great crime dramas. The Good Ship Murder is the one that tends to prove them wrong.