We're no longer slaves to the TV schedules now that many of us have catch-up TV services and an ever-increasing amount of choice on subscription services such as LoveFilm and Netflix. Here's a quick survey of what's currently available for fans of TV crime shows and thrillers. Lovefilm Instant – 5000 movies and TV episodes Available on: internet-enabled TVs, PS3, Xbox 360, computers and iPads Price: £4.99 a month (introductory offer). 30-day free trial Check out online: LoveFilm Overview: Amazon-owned service, familiar to everyone through its DVD postal service, but which now offers Lovefilm Instant. Currently has bigger selection of TV shows than Netflix. Gems State of Play: the 2003 conspiracy thriller with John Simm and Kelly Macdonald.

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