Bandit

If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, Bandit is available in Australia on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Kanopy and Hoopla right now. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 434 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Watch Josh Duhamel work — the performance is a masterclass in restraint. Start it on Netflix whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Bandit is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Bandit treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. After escaping a Michigan prison, a charming career criminal assumes a new identity in Canada and goes on to rob a record 59 banks and jewellery stores while being hunted by a rogue task force. Based on the true story of The Flying Bandit. Josh Duhamel and Elisha Cuthbert lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2022. The plot mechanics of Bandit never overwhelm the human cost underneath them. 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 Bandit proves them wrong. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Josh Duhamel'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.