Murder mysteries and police procedural dramas are some of the best and most popular TV series, and in many cases, the reason for the show's popularity lies in the main TV detective leading the series.

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Crime stories continue to be very popular on TV, and there are many female detectives who have left their mark on the genre. These are the 10 best.