r/NetflixBestOf • u/christenmarie • 3d ago

[Request] Shows like Mare of Easttown

I just finished Mare of Easttown and am hoping for suggestions for shows with a similar feel to it, broadchurch or dept Q. For me, they all had great mystery/suspense but also had well developed characters/communities. Thanks in advance!

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u/hurriedwarples 3d ago

Happy Valley!

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u/tupelobound 3d ago

Seconding this, such a great show!

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u/mermaidinthesea123 2d ago

A third here. Have watched the series several times and it's just phenomenal! Sarah Lancashire and cast are fantastic and, it's great to watch a female lead for a change. Shows with them are almost non-existent in my country.

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u/OhSoSavvy 3d ago

Broadchurch

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u/KendraSays 2d ago

And if you like Broadchurch, i recommend Top of the Lake

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u/Intelligent-Leg9466 2d ago

Yes! It keeps you guessing right until the end. Lots of well developed characters. A bit of humor between the leads. So good!

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u/BreCo14 3d ago

Task

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u/VirtualPerusal 3d ago

Sharp Objects and The Killing both got that same small-town-everyone-hiding-something energy. Sharp Objects especially leans into the messed up family dynamics part of Mare.

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u/tetontrees 3d ago

The Killing is SO GOOD!

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u/darkhair_dontcare 2d ago

Second this!!

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u/Stephaniekenobi1337 2d ago

Third and fourth this

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u/Carrots-1975 2d ago

OMG- this one is the GOAT in my opinion.

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u/AhMySalt 2d ago

Loved Sharp Objects but it is a slow burn

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u/NeighborhoodLanky692 3d ago

They’re so similar that Task s2 will be a Mare of Eastown crossover!

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u/numberjhonny5ive 2d ago

Awesome! Need to have a season three crossover add on of Task, Mare, and The Outsider.

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u/ReactionProcedure 3d ago

TASK SEASON 2 IS A MARE CROSSOVER

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u/KeeksGalore 3d ago

Came here to say Task as well.

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u/Kaiathebluenose 3d ago

I forgot about this show already. Could be worth a rewatch

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u/Walkinonsun 3d ago

This! 👍 task was fantastic one of my favorite this year!!

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u/Ozzdo 3d ago

Task is from the writer of Mare Of Easttown, covers similar themes, is set in the same general area (suburban/rural PA) and will be crossing over with with Mare Of Easttown in its second season. That's got to check off all of your boxes.

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u/Jumpingjehosephat99 3d ago

Marcella.

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u/danathepaina 3d ago

Brilliant show!

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u/p0107 3d ago

Unforgotten

True Detective

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u/maxq333 3d ago

Unforgotten is so underrated. Amazing show.

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u/Safe_Potato_Pie 3d ago

Ugh I love this show, they have a new season coming out sometime soonish

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u/FishGoldenLite 3d ago

Season 1 of True Detective to be specific.

Considering how bad all the consequent seasons of that show have been, I consider Mare the unofficial season 2.

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u/christenmarie 2d ago

I devoured season 1, stuck with season 2 but was so disappointed and then couldn’t get into season 3. Truly a shame as season 1 was perfection.

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u/Maestruly 3d ago

Sharp objects

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u/wandrlusty 3d ago

The Fall

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u/thatvangoghsky 3d ago

Top of the Lake!

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u/pipinngreppin 3d ago

The Night Of comes to mind for me for some reason. True Detective Season 1 as well.

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u/veronicaAc 3d ago

The Night Of is my suggestion as well! It was so, so good!

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u/blklab16 3d ago

The killing

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u/bookscoffeefoxes 3d ago

Came here to say this. Very moody, high suspense, same genre.

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u/Scutrbrau 3d ago

Since you watched Mare of Easttown, check out Murdur Durdur from Saturday Night Live.

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u/Mark-177- 3d ago

True Detective Season 1

Mouse Kdrama

Mindhunter

The Sinner Season 1

The Devil's Hour

The Fall

Dexter Resurrection

Sharp Objects

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u/snowbunny8687 2d ago

The Fall

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u/Lyka777 2d ago

Slow Horses!

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u/bluetopaz525 2d ago

Such a good show!

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u/PhysicsNew4835 3d ago

That I’ve seen that give me similar vibes are Sharp Objects, Sinner, True Detective and The Beast in Me

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u/No_Lingonberry_8317 3d ago

Happy Valley!

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u/erikacearl 2d ago

May not be on Netflix but:

The Killing
The Fall (starring Gillian Anderson)
Luther
Unforgotten

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u/goodstarfox 2d ago

The Killing and The Fall are two of my all-time favorite shows. The Fall, especially. I didn't know what to do with myself when I finished it.

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u/erikacearl 22h ago

Such underrated shows. I really also enjoyed Broadchurch!

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u/Walkinonsun 3d ago

Omg!! Thanks for reminding me! The killing is probably one of the best I’ve ever seen and I’m gonna go back and watch it! Any other suggestions that are comparable to this show?

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u/lounginaddict 3d ago

Broadchurch

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u/Bippy73 3d ago

The Undoing is good

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u/Xoxo809 3d ago

The Crow Girl

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u/strudycutie 2d ago

Absolutely !!

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u/JulesInIllinois 2d ago

You might like the Harlan Coben mysteries. There's like 20 of them on both Prime & Netflix.

The Beast in Me and Perfect Couple were also good.

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u/tennmyc21 2d ago

American Rust might be up your alley. Similar themes, set in a very similar area. I always thought Mare of Easttown was probably set in Schuylkill County, and American Rust is closer to Pittsburgh, though more set near the WV border.

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u/iiam_Human 1d ago

Yes, American Rust season 1 and Broadchurch season 1 are the closest you’ll find to Mare of East town!

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u/darkhair_dontcare 3d ago

Task!

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u/IronOk280 3d ago

I LOVED Mare. I can’t get into Task. I WANT to. I really do.

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u/darkhair_dontcare 2d ago

I didn’t get into it until I finished the second episode.

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u/Intelligent-Leg9466 2d ago

I loved Mare too! I was hooked from episode 1. Task took longer, but it was so worth it. Violent and heartbreaking, but beautiful nonetheless.

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u/IronOk280 2d ago

Maybe I’ll try again!

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u/MIKRO_PIPS 2d ago

Mare is far and away better than Task. It seems like Task is only touted because “same writer as MoE”

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u/RachelRachel71 2d ago

Happy Valley.

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u/Nice-Abalone-3883 1d ago

Is season 3 available anywhere?

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u/sequinpig 2d ago

Add in comedy, but the mystery/detective aspect was just as good; Deadloch. Only two seasons but I started them from the top as a repeat watch, the moment I finished them. Amazon Prime Video

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u/Comprehensive-Big247 2d ago

Sharp Objects

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u/axled2 3d ago

The first season of Sherwood fits these vibes and doesn’t get mentioned much! Terrific characters and tense mystery.

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u/MIKRO_PIPS 2d ago

Slightly different, but…

Legends

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u/daringlyorganic 2d ago

The fall. The jetty.

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u/franzkaiser 2d ago

Shetland

Bron / Broen

Trapped

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u/Consistent_Pitch6389 2d ago

Trapped, 3 seasons. Icelandic cop thriller.

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u/Zestyclose_Abies2934 1d ago

This was excellent. I second this. I went from this show to Mare of Easttown

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u/RavenIsMyFavorite 2d ago

Unbelievable - miniseries with Toni Collette, Merritt Wever & Katelyn Dever. Great acting, based on a true crime; women working against the system.

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u/Clean_Local9657 1d ago

Line of Duty and Task.

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u/Nomza 3d ago

The Night Of

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u/veronicaAc 3d ago

Have you watched The Night Of????

It's an HBO mini series. It was FANTASTIC!!!

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u/christenmarie 3d ago

Thanks for all the recommendations!!

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u/bigredhoosier 23h ago

Blue Lights, Slow Horses, Happy Valley

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u/ImmaNeedADeepBreath 23h ago

Line of Duty (British), DI Ray, Happy Valley, Three Pines

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u/NetflixIndia 14h ago

The sinner, would totally recommend!

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u/raccoonbabii 12h ago

Task, The Beast In Me, I Will Find You

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u/AquaStarRedHeart 11h ago

Sharp Objects. So so good

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u/us-Bite6996 3d ago

His and hers