Detective movies have drawn major audiences for years, thanks to their labyrinthine plots, riveting characters, and tough cases. From the dark and stylish charm of the ‘40s and ‘50s film noirs to the ...

Before forensic labs, digital tracking, and streaming mega-franchises like CSI or True Detective, television’s sleuths solved crimes with sharp instincts, trench coats, and charm. The 1970s and ’80s ...