Bones

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Bones (2005)

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2001 ★ 7.3

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2013 ★ 6.9

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Crossing Jordan

2001 ★ 7.2

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2018 ★ 7.6

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Criminal Minds

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An elite team of FBI profilers analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. The Behavioral Analysis Unit's most experienced agent is David Rossi, a founding member of the BAU who returns to help the team solve new cases.

Cross

Cross

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Absentia

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Profiler

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2004 ★ 7.3

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Forever

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The Chemistry of Death

The Chemistry of Death

2023 ★ 6.5

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Millennium

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1996 ★ 7.7

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Vigil

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2021 ★ 7.2

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Poker Face

Poker Face

2023 ★ 7.5

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Hightown

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2020 ★ 6.7

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Instinct

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2018 ★ 6.8

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