Irish/German co-production. Set in Galway (ROI) with some sets filmed at the Bremen studios. Based on novels about an ex-Gardai (police) Private Eye, who wears an old-style Garda issue greatcoat,  with 'issues' some of which revolve around copious amounts of  alcohol. There are 6 feature length films (11/2hr): The Guards, The Pikemen, The Magdalene Murders, The Dramatist, The Priest and Shot Down. Most, but not all, have a particular Irish slant and certainly puts certain key aspects of relatively recent Irish history under scrutiny, many of which are disturbing (to put it mildly). The excellent cast includes Iain Glen, which I gladly confess was my main initial reason for watching. It is available on UK Netflix and has been on Sky channels.

I recommend this. It is definitely not Sherlock...but there is fantastic character development as the series progresses and you find out, gradually, why Jack has the issues he does and the impact these events in Ireland have upon the individual psyche. It also looks at how 'blame' and 'guilt' are often apportioned wrongly by individuals (particularly them blaming themselves when they are not to blame at all). Whilst being really upsetting at times it also has some very, very funny counterpoints.

The style is more European than N.American although it has a distinct film noir feel due to Jack's voice overs (many of which are, frankly, hilarious!) It does have a lot of swearing in it (just as an advisory), has a fair number of violent action (some proper beatings) and parts are, as I mentioned, disturbing and upsetting.

I really hope they make some more of these!