Who is the top TV detective of all time?

Jessica Fletcher from "Murder, She Wrote" is ranked as the top TV detective, having solved 268 crimes.

How many crimes did Jessica Fletcher solve?

Jessica Fletcher solved an impressive 268 fictional crimes during her time on "Murder, She Wrote."

Do Brits prefer classic TV detectives?

Yes, research indicates nearly half of Britons find classic sleuths like Jessica Fletcher more engaging than modern detectives.

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Jessica Fletcher: TV's Ultimate Detective Queen

7 Dec

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Summary

Jessica Fletcher solved 268 crimes in Cabot Cove, Maine.
Diagnosis Murder's Dr. Mark Sloan ranked second with 178 cases.
Nearly half of Brits prefer classic sleuths over modern ones.

Jessica Fletcher: TV's Ultimate Detective Queen

Jessica Fletcher, the beloved sleuth from "Murder, She Wrote," has been officially recognized as television's greatest detective. This prestigious title places her above legendary figures such as Sherlock Holmes and Hercule Poirot, as well as modern crime-solvers like DCI Luther.

New research, meticulously compiled by the Freeview channel Great Mystery, analyzed over 70 years of television programming. They calculated the number of on-screen murders solved by detectives, with Fletcher, portrayed by Angela Lansbury, leading the pack by solving an impressive 268 cases in the fictional town of Cabot Cove, Maine.

Following Fletcher, Dr. Mark Sloan, played by Dick Van Dyke in "Diagnosis Murder," secured the second position by solving 178 cases. The study also highlighted a strong viewer preference for classic detectives, with nearly half of Britons finding them more captivating than their modern counterparts, indicating a continued affection for traditional mystery narratives.