10x10

10x10 is currently streaming in the US on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, and its case-by-case structure never gets in the way of the bigger story. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 610 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Luke Evans's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it on Netflix whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

10x10 arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. At its heart, 10x10 understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. Lewis is an outwardly ordinary guy, but in reality he is hiding an obsession – revenge – against Cathy. Lewis kidnaps Cathy in broad daylight and takes her to his home, where he locks her in a soundproof cell and attempts to extract a dark secret from her past. The writing gets a boost from Luke Evans and Kelly Reilly, who sell every scene they're in. 10x10 came out in 2018. What makes 10x10 hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Viewers who think they have seen every crime drama tend to find 10x10 proves them wrong. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Luke Evans's performance is the kind that shows up on best-of lists years later. If you have been looking for something to fill the gap left by a recently finished story, this is a reliable answer.