Body of Lies

Body of Lies is currently streaming on Crave, 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. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 3,359 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Leonardo DiCaprio's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight on Crave and see for yourself.

There is a reason Body of Lies keeps coming up in conversation. Body of Lies treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. The CIA’s hunt is on for the mastermind of a wave of terrorist attacks. Roger Ferris is the agency’s man on the ground, moving from place to place, scrambling to stay ahead of ever-shifting events. An eye in the sky – a satellite link – watches Ferris. The writing gets a boost from Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe, who sell every scene they're in. Body of Lies came out in 2008. Body of Lies is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. 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, Body of Lies delivers. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Leonardo DiCaprio anchors it, but the writing does the real work. If you are going to commit to one crime drama this month, make it this one.