Aftermath

Aftermath is currently streaming in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, 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. 971 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Arnold Schwarzenegger anchors it, but the writing does the real work. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Aftermath keeps coming up in conversation. At its heart, Aftermath understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. A fatal plane crash changes the lives of Roman and Jake forever. Roman loses his wife and daughter in the accident, while Jake loses his mind—as he happens to be the air traffic controller who failed to avert the nightmare. Rage and revenge engulfs Roman and Jake finds himself swamped with guilt and regret. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Scoot McNairy lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2017. The plot mechanics of Aftermath never overwhelm the human cost underneath them. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For anyone who wants their crime drama to earn its twists, Aftermath delivers. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Arnold Schwarzenegger'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.