Netflix, with its extensive library of shows, is a goldmine for mystery lovers. From intense crime dramas to mind-boggling whodunits, there’s no shortage of series to delve into when you’re looking to slash through some stress with a good mystery. Here are 13 of the best mystery series available on Netflix, ranked for your binge-watching pleasure.

1.Sherlock

This modern-day retelling of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective stories has Benedict Cumberbatch playing the eponymous character. Quick-witted with a side of drama, each episode feels like a feature film.

2.Mindhunter

Based on true events, this gripping series will have you exploring the minds of serial killers alongside FBI agents as they develop criminal profiling in the late 1970s.

3.Lupin

Inspired by the adventures of Arsène Lupin, this French series follows Assane Diop as he uses his charm and mastery of thievery to avenge his father.

4.Broadchurch

This British series is atmospheric and engrossing, featuring detectives Alec Hardy and Ellie Miller as they unravel the mysterious death of a young boy in a small town.

5.The Sinner

Each season introduces a new case and complex characters with hidden motives explored by Bill Pullman’s Detective Ambrose. It’s suspense at its finest.

6.Stranger Things

While heavily steeped in supernatural elements, at its heart is an ever-evolving mystery that started with the disappearance of Will Byers in a small town plagued by secret experiments.

7.Ozark

The Byrdes’ journey from suburban Chicago life to money-laundering for cartels in the Ozarks unfolds with one nail-biting situation after another.

8.Dark

Germany’s answer to Stranger Things, but darker and more complex, this series weaves time travel into its narrative to solve disappearances and family secrets.

9.The Crown

Although known as a historical drama, this depiction of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign is filled with political intrigue and personal mysteries that shaped the monarchy.

10.Money Heist (La Casa de Papel)

A meticulously planned heist led by “The Professor” involves hostages and red jumpsuits inside Spain’s Royal Mint – each episode reveals layers of the characters’ backstories and intentions.

11.Narcos

This series chronicles the rise and fall of Pablo Escobar and delivers real-world mystery loaded with tension as law enforcement tries to take down his empire.

12.Marcella

Following her return to the police force, Marcella Backland finds herself chasing a serial killer while battling blackouts and gaps in her memory that leave her questioning her involvement in the case.

13.Making a Murderer

This documentary-style series examines Steven Avery’s case where evidence seems both clear-cut and contradictory at once – true crime enthusiasts will find themselves dissecting every detail.

These top-notch picks promise hours upon hours of puzzling plots and compelling characters, sure to draw you in and make your stress disappear like clues at a crime scene!