Not long to go before we unleash our annual autumn/winter crime drama preview (1st September if you want to stick it in your diaries), but in the meantime, we get Sheridan Smith’s I Fought The Law starting. We also say farewell to Ridley and Sight Unseen. Enjoy!

1 I Fought The Law *NEW UK PREMIERE SERIES*
S1 E1/4
In 1989, Ann Ming is distraught when her 22-year-old daughter Julie Hogg goes missing, but the police shrug off her concerns, suggesting that she must have fled to London to reunite with her estranged husband. Knowing in her heart that Julie would never leave her brother Kevin behind, Ann uncovers a mother’s worst nightmare.
Sunday 31st August, 9pm, ITV1

2 The Twisted Tale Of Amanda Knox *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE*
S1 E3/8
As Amanda, Raffaele and Patrick Lumumba enter prison, Giuliano Mignini – their prosecutor – continues to build his case against them while the media’s reporting turns Amanda into a monster.
Wednesday 27th August, Disney+

3 Inspector Gerri *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE*
S1 E4/8
A tragedy hits the police team, affecting everyone. Meanwhile, Liliana Simeone is found to have a troubled past, and there’s possibly more than one death to investigate. Not everyone agrees with the tactics or the speculation, but they’re all working hard, determined to solve the mystery.
Friday 29th August, 9pm, More4

4 The Brokenwood Mysteries *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE*
S11 E2/6
When popular local radio host Ryan Osbourne is killed in an explosion at his old high school, the shockwaves rattle the community as a fundraising initiative ends in tragedy. The hidden rivalries and secrets that emerge create a long list of suspects for Shepherd.
Monday 25th August, 8pm, U&Drama

5 Ridley *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE* *LAST IN SERIES*
S2 E4/4
The tranquillity of the serene village of Colden Vale is shattered when beloved wife and mother Tara Dunning mysteriously vanishes, with initial speculations lingering on the possibility she might have intentionally disappeared. However, a chilling discovery alters the course of the inquiry and suggests more sinister motivations and the stakes are raised after a second person goes missing and is found dead shortly afterwards.
Monday 25th August, 9pm, ITV1

6 Mudtown *NEW ENGLISH-LANGUAGE PREMIERE EPISODE*
S1 E2/6
With Ned in a critical condition, Claire feels the weight of her decision and decides to take matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, Pete expands his own investigation.
Wednesday 27th August, 9pm, U&Alibi

7 Two Graves *NEW UK PREMIERE SERIES*
S1
Spanish crime drama series centered on Isabel, who begins an unsanctioned investigation after the disappearance of her granddaughter Verónica and friend Mandy.
Friday 29th August, Netflix

8 Sight Unseen *NE UK PREMIERE EPISODE* *LAST IN SERIES*
S1 E10/10
In an exciting showdown, Tess forces Sunny to confront a crime in her past.
Thursday 28th August, Paramount+

9 Dexter: Resurrection *NEW UK PREMIERE EPISODE*
S1 E9/10
No synopsis available.
Friday 29th August, Paramount+

10 Annika *REPEAT*
S2 E5/6
Morgan starts working at a remote Scottish eco-resort, but Annika’s trip to visit her is interrupted when a local builder employed by the resort turns up dead in a nearby stream.
Saturday 30th August, 9.10pm, BBC One