Shows similar to Homicide: Life on the Street

As part of the Chicago franchise, Chicago P.D. delves into the lives of the city's District 21 detectives. It combines the police procedural genre with intense drama, potentially appealing to Homicide viewers with its blend of action and personal relationships.

Law & Order offers a more formulaic procedural format, with its unique structure splitting time between the detectives solving crimes and the legal proceedings that follow. Admirers of the investigative elements in Homicide will appreciate Law & Order's tightly wound crime-solving stories.

From the same creator as Homicide, David Simon, The Wire presents an intricate and deeply-layered look at Baltimore's narcotics scene. Viewers who appreciate the gritty realism and complex characters of Homicide will likely be drawn to The Wire's exploration of the sociopolitical landscape of urban America.

The Shield takes a grittier and more controversial look at law enforcement, focusing on corrupt LAPD officers. Its antihero approach and moral ambiguity provide a darker twist that fans of Homicide might find both provocative and engrossing.

NYPD Blue is a pioneering police procedural that aired in the 90s, known for its raw depiction of the lives of New York City police detectives. Fans of Homicide's intense storytelling and moral complexities will find similar themes as well as a groundbreaking narrative approach.

Southland offers a raw and authentic portrayal of the LAPD, known for its visceral street-level action and personal drama. Viewers who enjoy Homicide's commitment to character development and realism are likely to be captivated by Southland's intense storytelling.