Apex

Apex has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Charlize Theron anchors it, but the writing does the real work. Start it on Netflix whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Apex is worth clearing space for. Apex treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. A grieving woman pushing her limits on a solo adventure in the Australian wild is ensnared in a twisted game with a cunning killer who thinks she's prey. The writing gets a boost from Charlize Theron and Taron Egerton, who sell every scene they're in. It hit screens in 2026. Apex is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. 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 Apex proves them wrong. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Charlize Theron'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.