IMDb 8.0
Why this fits: Only Murders in the Building connects to Elsbeth through its warm, witty mystery-solving that spotlights eccentric observers and turns crime into a character-driven puzzle with plenty of charm.
- dry wit
- odd-couple
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- eccentric detective
- puzzle solving
- clever criminals
- light crime drama
A recurring match across 6 related shows, includingBehringer und die Toten – Ein Bamberg-Krimi and Matlock.
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Why this fits: Der letzte Bulle matches Elsbeth with its crime procedural energy softened by broad comedy, where an unconventional detective’s perspective makes each case feel both clever and human.
- warm drama
- episodic cases
Why this fits: Un meurtre (presque) parfait feels like a tonal cousin to Elsbeth thanks to its sharp, playful whodunit setup and a stylish, mordant lead who treats investigation like a witty game of perception.
- odd couple
- witty crime
IMDb 7.4A nearby match from the broader catalog.
- puzzle solving
- clever criminals
- eccentric detective
IMDb 8.0A nearby match from the broader catalog.
- puzzle solving
- clever criminals
- eccentric detective
IMDb 8.3A nearby match from the broader catalog.
- puzzle solving
- clever criminals
- eccentric detective
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