SimilarScreen
Steeltown Murders

Steeltown Murders

20236.91 Season4 EpisodesEnded

Overview

The hunt to catch the killer of three young women in the Port Talbot area in 1973 and the remarkable story of how - in the first case of its kind - the mystery was solved almost 30 years later using pioneering DNA evidence. Contrasting the policing methods of the 1970s with the forensic breakthroughs of the early 2000s, the series portrays a town dealing with the repercussions of an unsolved case three decades on, and asks if justice can ever truly be found.

Created by Ed Whitmore
Written by Ed Whitmore
Produced by Hannah Thomas
NetworksBBC One

Top Cast

Scott Arthur

Scott Arthur

Young DC Paul Bethel

Sion Alun Davies

Sion Alun Davies

Young Phil 'Bach' Rees

Keith Allen

Keith Allen

Dai Williams

Gareth John Bale

Gareth John Bale

DC Geraint Bale

Aneurin Barnard

Aneurin Barnard

Joseph Kappen

Kriss Dosanjh

Kriss Dosanjh

Young Rowan Anwar

Philip Glenister

Philip Glenister

DCI Paul Bethell

Richard Corgan

Richard Corgan

DS Chris Wynne

Steffan Rhodri

Steffan Rhodri

Phil 'Bach' Rees

Oliver Ryan

Oliver Ryan

DCS Ray Allen

About Steeltown Murders

Steeltown Murders is a crime, mystery series that first aired in 2023. Created by Ed Whitmore, it stars Scott Arthur, Sion Alun Davies, Keith Allen. The hunt to catch the killer of three young women in the Port Talbot area in 1973 and the remarkable story of how - in the first case of its kind - the mystery was solved almost 30 years later using pioneering DNA evidence. Contrasting the policing methods of the 1970s with the forensic breakthroughs of the early 2000s, the series portrays a town dealing with the repercussions of an unsolved case three decades on, and asks if justice can ever truly be found.

Shows Similar to Steeltown Murders

Discover shows like Steeltown Murders — ranked by similarity and community votes

We found 15 shows similar to Steeltown Murders

If you enjoyed Steeltown Murders, you'll love these handpicked recommendations. Each title below shares similar themes, tone, and storytelling style. Our algorithm analyzes genres, keywords, creator filmography, and cast connections to find the closest matches. Whether you're looking for the same emotional depth, narrative structure, or visual style, these picks are curated to deliver the best viewing experience for fans of Steeltown Murders.

Countdown
21% Match

Countdown(2025)

TV Show7.3/10

When an officer with the Department of Homeland Security is murdered in broad daylight, LAPD detective Mark Meachum is recruited to a secret task force, alongside undercover agents from all branches of law enforcement, to investigate. But the hunt for the killer soon uncovers a plot far more sinister than anyone could have imagined, kicking off a race against time to save a city of millions.

Ellis
21% Match

Ellis(2024)

TV Show6.1/10

DCI Ellis, a tenacious cop, is parachuted into failing investigations alongside her partner DS Harper. Each case will bring her to a different police station where she'll have to not only immerse herself in the case, but also win over the local police.

Whitstable Pearl
21% Match

With her son grown up, single mom Pearl Nolan decides to pursue her lifelong dream and launches a private detective agency, which she runs from her family's restaurant in the coastal town of Whitstable. Drawn by her caring nature, locals soon flock to her with all manner of cases. But when an old friend dies suspiciously, Pearl finds herself in conflict with gruff new cop in town, DCI Mike McGuire.

The Chelsea Detective
21% Match

Detective Inspector Max Arnold lives on a battered houseboat at the end of Cheyne Walk after separating from his art dealer wife Astrid. The son of a local bookshop owner, Max is a far cry from the affluent elite whose crimes he'll help solve along with D.C. Priya Shamsie.

Lincoln Rhyme: Hunt for the Bone Collector
19% Match

Former NYPD detective and forensic genius Lincoln Rhyme was at the top of his game until a serious accident at the hands of a notorious serial killer forced him out of the field. When Amelia Sachs, an intuitive young officer who has a gift for profiling, finds herself hot on the killer's trail, Rhyme finds a partner for this new game of cat and mouse.

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder
19% Match

Five years after the death of schoolgirl Andie Bell, Pippa Fitz-Amobi sets out to uncover what really happened to her. Sal Singh, Andie's boyfriend, admitted to the murder before taking his own life, but Pip doesn't believe he's responsible and teams up with Sal's brother Ravi to uncover the truth. If Sal Singh isn't a murderer and the real killer is still out there, how far will they go to keep Pip from finding out the truth?

CSI: Vegas
19% Match

CSI: Vegas(2021)

TV Show7.8/10

Facing an existential threat that could bring down the Crime Lab, a brilliant team of forensic investigators must welcome back old friends and deploy new techniques to preserve and serve justice in Sin City.

Dexter: Original Sin
19% Match

In 1991 Miami, Dexter Morgan transitions from student to avenging serial killer. When his bloodthirsty urges can't be ignored any longer, Dexter must learn to channel his inner darkness. With the guidance of his father, Harry, he adopts a Code designed to help him find and kill people who deserve to be eliminated from society without getting on law enforcements' radar. This is a particular challenge for young Dexter as he begins a forensics internship at the Miami Metro Police Department.

Dalgliesh
18% Match

Dalgliesh(2021)

TV Show6.7/10

A recent widower and acclaimed poet, enigmatic Inspector Adam Dalgliesh employs his exceptional empathy and insight to plumb the darker depths of the human psyche while investigating complex crimes in 1970s England.

Big Sky
18% Match

Big Sky(2020)

TV Show7.3/10

Private detective Cassie Dewell partners with ex-cop Jenny Hoyt on a search for two sisters who have been kidnapped by a truck driver on a remote highway in Montana. When they discover that these are not the only girls who have disappeared in the area, they must race against the clock to stop the perpetrator before another woman is taken.

Cross
18% Match

Cross(2024)

TV Show7.0/10

Alex Cross is a brilliant but flawed homicide detective and full of contradictions. A doting father and family man, Cross is single-minded to the point of obsession when he hunts killers. He is desperate for love, but his wife’s murder has left him too damaged to receive it.

Crime
18% Match

Crime(2021)

TV Show6.3/10

Detective Inspector Ray Lennox investigates the disappearance of a schoolgirl while battling cocaine addiction and a mental breakdown.

Ordeal by Innocence
18% Match

The black sheep of the Argyll family, Jack Argyll, was accused of murdering their matriarch a year ago, but now a man shows up on their doorstep claiming Jack’s innocence. The family must come to terms with this news and the fact that the real killer might still be among them.

Strike
18% Match

Strike(2017)

TV Show7.2/10

A war veteran turned private detective operates out of a tiny office in London’s Denmark Street. Although wounded both physically and psychologically, his unique insight and background as a military police investigator prove crucial in solving complex crimes that have baffled the police. Based on the bestselling novels written by J.K. Rowling under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith.