If you enjoyed the thrilling detective series Cardinal, then you’ll be happy to know there are a number of shows that capture the same atmosphere and intensity. From police procedurals to crime dramas and true-crime documentaries, we've rounded up top shows like Cardinal that you'll want to add to your watchlist.

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Cardinal struggles to right past wrongs that could derail his investigation and end his career, as the case grows more violent and twisted and the clock ticks down on the killer's next victim. In this atmospheric thriller, demoted detective John Cardinal (Billy Campbell) is brought back to the homicide division when his hunch about a serial killer proves true. Now, as he relentlessly tracks a serial killer, he must keep a watchful eye on his new partner, Detective Lise Delorme (Karine Vanasse), who he believes may have a secret agenda, while managing family issues of his own.

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