International dramas have been on par with if not eclipsing their U.S. counterparts for awhile now, and that includes crime dramas in Australia. Their police procedurals and mysteries have built up tension -- and steady audiences -- just like American favorites. However, they also possess a tone and style that makes them more vibrant than a Law & Order or NCIS.
Source:https://www.cbr.com/best-australian-tv-police-procedurals/