Crime and punishment – a theme for entertainment that’s almost as old as time. We’ve selected some highlights from the world of crime fiction available now on streaming services. It would truly be a crime to miss out on these.
Bosch
Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver) has seen a lot in his career in the police force – and it shows. The veteran detective only begrudgingly plays by the rules – until he doesn’t. Throw in a haunted past and you have the ingredients for one gritty crime show.
Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
The beauty of Star Wars™ is in the details. For example: have you ever wondered how the Rebel Alliance managed to get possession of detailed plans for the Death Star? Find out in the excellent Rogue One. It’s a heist, but in a galaxy far, far away.
Where to watch: Disney+
Ozark
No matter how seemingly innocent the act is, getting mixed up with Mexican drug cartels rarely turns out well. That’s what Marty (Jason Bateman) learns the hard way, as he’s forced to correct a mistake and move to the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri, where he and his family find a more homegrown brand of miscreant to contend with.
Where to watch: Netflix
Truth Be Told
Descend into the world of true-crime podcasts. New evidence compels podcaster Poppy Parnell (Octavia Spencer) to reopen the murder case that made her a media sensation. Aaron Paul stars as the man she may have wrongfully put behind bars.
Where to watch: Apple TV+