A Crooked Somebody

This week's sharpest crime pick in the US on Hoopla, and in the UK on Amazon Prime Video is A Crooked Somebody. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Rich Sommer leads a cast that carries the story without ever feeling mechanical. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Hoopla.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, A Crooked Somebody earns its spot. The plotting gives A Crooked Somebody its backbone, but it is the characters you come back for. An attention-seeking psychic is kidnapped and tries to use the situation to boost his popularity. Credit to Rich Sommer and Clifton Collins Jr. For grounding it — this is a cast that earns the twists. A Crooked Somebody came out in 2018. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — A Crooked Somebody passes that test consistently. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, A Crooked Somebody will keep you hooked. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Watch Rich Sommer work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

A Crooked Somebody was released in 2018, directed by Trevor White. The full 102-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.