1BR

You don't need another "must-watch drama" list — 1BR in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video and Peacock Premium earns the spot regardless. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. With 536 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Watch it for Nicole Brydon Bloom — one of the stronger performances out there right now. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

There is a reason 1BR keeps coming up in conversation. 1BR takes its time building the world its characters inhabit, and the patience pays off. When Sarah lucks into a sweet one-bedroom at Asilo Del Mar Apartments in Los Angeles, she thinks she's hit the jackpot. It's got plenty of space, friendly tenants, group BBQs and even a cute neighbour next door. All is not what it seems: loud noises start keeping her awake at night; her cat is missing; everyone seems to be a little too helpful and friendly, except for the weirdo, Lester. The performances from Nicole Brydon Bloom and Giles Matthey give it more weight than the premise alone would suggest. It hit screens in 2019. The writing trusts the audience to sit with ambiguity rather than wrapping everything up in a tidy conclusion — it is the approach that separates good drama from great. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

For anyone looking for storytelling that takes its characters seriously, 1BR delivers. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Nicole Brydon Bloom's work here is the kind that gets referenced in career retrospectives. It makes everything else feel thin by comparison.

1BR was released in 2019, directed by David Marmor. The full 90-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.