Blitz

Right now you can watch Blitz in the US on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV, and in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and ITVX Premium — and it earns its twists rather than manufacturing them. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. 1,840 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Jason Statham leads a cast that carries the story without ever feeling mechanical. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Blitz is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The plotting gives Blitz its backbone, but it is the characters you come back for. A tough cop is dispatched to take down a serial killer who has been targeting police officers. Jason Statham and Paddy Considine lead a cast that gives the tension real weight. Blitz came out in 2011. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — Blitz passes that test consistently. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

For anyone who wants their crime drama to earn its twists, Blitz delivers. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Jason Statham'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.