3. Hawaii Five-0
Duration: 2010 – 2020 | 10 seasons
Hawaii Five-0 is a remake of the series of the same name, which first aired in 1968 and is set in the same universe as NCIS and others. In Hawaii, Steve McGarret, played by Alex O’Loughlin, leads Task Force Five-0, which primarily deals with organized crime cases. McGarret’s own revenge story runs like a red thread throughout the overall storyline.
The team structure and the characters are given significant focus here. Not only through their individual stories but also through the dynamics that change among the vastly different team members. The series offers a greater emphasis on action and the backdrop of Hawaii. On IMDb, the series holds a score of 7.4/10 with nearly 80,000 ratings.
4. Criminal Minds
Duration: Since 2005 | Currently 13 seasons
In Criminal Minds, you follow the cases of FBI profilers. The team tries to analyze the most dangerous serial killers to predict steps before they happen. The focus is on Jason Gideon, played by Mandy Patinkin, and his team. They are considered the best in their field.
The series also focuses on dynamics within the team, but offers significantly more brutal cases due to the theme. The series won many awards and was also nominated for three Primetime Emmys. On IMDb, the series has a score of 8.1 out of 10 with about 220,000 ratings – a very good rating amidst so many ratings.
