The series starring Andrew Garfield, David Morrissey and Sean Bean has been hailed as the next Vera by crime drama fans.07:56, 06 Jul 2026Fans of shows like Vera should add another bingeworthy crime drama to their watch lists.Enthusiasts of crime dramas and detective series should add a dark series to their viewing lists, with fans proclaiming it an "absolute masterpiece". The limited series draws from the book series of the same name by David Peace and comprises three feature-length episodes, which first broadcast in 2009.Two instalments use fictionalised accounts of the investigation into the Yorkshire Ripper, a notorious serial killer active during the 1970s and 1980s.The title Red Riding Trilogy references the murder locations, with the historic county of Yorkshire split into three areas known as 'ridings'. Set across Leeds, Bradford, Halifax and the wider West Yorkshire region, the episodes track several recurring fictional characters "through a bleak and violent world of police corruption and organised crime".The series was recommended by a fan responding to a Reddit query about what to watch following Vera, as one viewer was eager to fill the gap.Andrew Garfield portrays Eddie Dunford, an ambitious young journalist investigating the disappearances of missing girls.Tip Toe star David Morrissey takes on the role of Detective Superintendent Maurice Jobson, who grapples with numerous personal struggles.Sean Bean plays John Dawson, a businessman who has woven an intricate web of corruption entangling local politicians. Viewers flocked to IMDb reviews to voice their opinions on the series, with one remarking of the opening episode: "This is the first of the Red Riding Trilogy and I have to say it's a masterpiece."Some of the most gripping stuff I've ever seen on screen, the acting is top notch and story is...dark...very dark. Can't recommend it enough."A further viewer wrote: "The best part of the movie is its very brutal and yet twisted ending that is filmed in a very intense way."A third enthusiast described it as "UK drama at its best", adding: "Please take the time to binge watch this... If you liked 'True Crime' you won't be disappointed."One final viewer praised it as "gripping and horrifically fascinating", adding: "It's not often that a drama makes me really keen to read the original books but this series did."Having lived through those times, I found it weird to remember the atmosphere created by the Yorkshire Ripper murders, and the unrelenting sexism and misogyny faced by women back then, which is far from over-exaggerated in the screenplay."Article continues belowRed Riding Trilogy is available to stream on Studiocanal Presents via Prime Video, with a 30-day free trial on offer.For independent, free, and confidential advice for anyone affected by crime in the UK, call Victim Support on 08 08 16 89 111.