Best Detective Series Channel 4: 5 Books and DVDs Compared

The phrase best detective series channel 4 usually comes from a viewer hunting a new crime series to follow, and this list answers it with what a shelf can offer: detective fiction and complete detective series on disc, compared on fit for the reader, contents and edition, value, and the listed reading age or level. We compared five listings, two mystery novels and three DVD box sets, and ranked them by the Shelf Score.

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The picks

#	Product	Shelf Score	Buy
1	Mona Lisa Eyes by Grayson	9.6/10	Buy on Amazon
2	The Closer Season 4	9.5/10	Buy on Amazon
3	Scooby-Doo Mystery Incorporated	9.4/10	Buy on Amazon
4	4 Film Favorites: Dirty Harry	9.4/10	Buy on Amazon
5	Friesenflirt by Jorritsma	9.2/10	Buy on Amazon

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Mona Lisa Eyes by Grayson

M.D. Grayson·9.6/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

Book 4 of 6 in the Danny Logan Mystery series, a Seattle whodunit with a stated reading age of 14 to 18 years; series starters should begin at Book 1.

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Pros

• Reading age 14 to 18 years is stated on the listing.
• Book 4 of a 6-book detective series for series readers.
• Published September 23, 2013 with the author stated.

Cons

• The description covers a murder investigation, so it does not suit young readers.
• No print length is stated in the listing.
• As Book 4 of 6, new readers should start at Book 1, not here.

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The Closer Season 4

Kyra Sedgwick·9.5/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

A complete 4-disc season of the Kyra Sedgwick detective series for viewers who want a full season in one box; readers looking for books should skip it.

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Pros

• A complete detective series season in one 4-disc box set.
• 11 hours and 30 minutes of episodes are stated.
• The lead cast is named on the listing.

Cons

• Released May 26, 2009, so this is an older release.
• No reading age or level is stated in the listing.
• It is a DVD set on a list that also includes books, so check the format.

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Scooby-Doo Mystery Incorporated

Scooby-Doo·9.4/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

The complete first season of the animated detective series for families and young mystery fans; adult crime readers will want a different pick.

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Pros

• A complete animated detective series season on 4 discs.
• 9 hours and 32 minutes of episodes are stated.
• Released October 8, 2013 with the studio stated.

Cons

• An animated kids series, a poor fit for adult crime readers.
• No reading age or level is stated in the listing.
• Rated NR, which gives parents no guidance.

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4 Film Favorites: Dirty Harry

Various·9.4/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

Four Dirty Harry crime films on Blu-ray for crime-movie fans; it is films, not a series, so series viewers should skip it.

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Pros

• Four crime films in one Blu-ray set.
• 4 discs are counted in the listing.
• Released May 6, 2014 by Warner Brothers.

Cons

• Four films, not a detective series, despite the keyword.
• The actors are listed only as Various.
• Released May 6, 2014, an older release.

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Friesenflirt by Jorritsma

Sina Jorritsma·9.2/10 Shelf Score

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The Shelf Score runs from 9.2 to 9.8 and weighs fit for the reader or goal (35 points), contents and edition (25), value (25) and listed reading age or level (10, where the listing gives one), using only what the book listing states. How we pick ›

Book 4 of a long German crime series for German-language readers; English readers should skip it.

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Pros

• Book 4 of 65 in a long-running German detective series.
• Published December 15, 2016 with the author stated.
• The description names the investigating pair and the series list.

Cons

• A German-language edition, so English readers should skip it.
• Book 4 of a 65-book series, a long commitment.
• No reading age or level is stated in the listing.

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Compare the picks

Book details as published on each listing, collected 20 October 2026.

How we scored them

The Shelf Score weighs fit for the reader, contents and edition, value, and the listed reading age or level where one is given. One of the five picks states a reading age and the other four state none, so most of the ranking rests on fit and contents. How we pick explains the weights.

Scores run from 9.2 to 9.8: each book’s point total is placed on that range, so more points always means a higher score. Reading age or level counts on a list where at least one listing gives one, and a book whose listing gives none then scores zero on it. Where no listing gives one, the score is taken over the other 85 points. Books carry no warranty, so warranty is not scored.

How to choose the best detective series channel 4

Series or standalone?

Series position matters on this list. Mona Lisa Eyes is Book 4 of 6 in the Danny Logan Mystery series, and Friesenflirt is Book 4 of a 65-book German crime series, so readers who start mid-series should go back to Book 1 first. The three DVD sets are complete seasons or film sets, which need no prior watching. Our best detective novels list covers series starters if you want to begin at the beginning.

Match the format to the reader

This is a mixed list: three DVD box sets and two ebooks. The Closer Season 4 and Scooby-Doo Mystery Incorporated Season 1 suit viewers who want a whole season in one box, while Mona Lisa Eyes suits a reader aged 14 to 18 years who wants a whodunit. Check the format line on the listing before buying, and browse the thriller and mystery shelf for more lists in this niche.

Check the language and the age

Friesenflirt is a German edition, so it only suits German-language readers. Mona Lisa Eyes states a reading age of 14 to 18 years and its description covers a murder investigation, which makes it a poor fit for younger readers. When a listing marks the reading age as from customers, treat it as a rough guide; here the age is stated plainly, so use it. Our best mystery series to stream list has more viewing options if the books do not fit.

Before you buy

• Check the format: three picks are DVD box sets and two are ebooks, so confirm which one the listing sells before you click.
• Check the series position: Mona Lisa Eyes is Book 4 of 6 and Friesenflirt is Book 4 of 65, so start at Book 1 for either series.
• Check the language and reading age: Friesenflirt is a German edition, and Mona Lisa Eyes states a reading age of 14 to 18 years with a murder investigation in the description.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should I start with the Danny Logan series?

Mona Lisa Eyes is Book 4 of 6 in the Danny Logan Mystery series, so start with Book 1 and read forward to this one.

Which pick suits a young viewer?

Scooby-Doo Mystery Incorporated: The Complete Season 1 is the animated pick, with 9 hours and 32 minutes of episodes on 4 discs, released October 8, 2013. The adult crime picks on this list are a poor fit for young viewers.

Are these books or DVDs?

Both. The Closer Season 4, the Dirty Harry set and the Scooby-Doo set are DVD box sets, while Mona Lisa Eyes and Friesenflirt are ebooks. Check the format line on the listing before buying.

Still deciding? Our top pickMona Lisa Eyes by Grayson

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