Burton and Taylor

Burton and Taylor, in Australia on Britbox Apple TV Channel , and in the US on fuboTV and Hoopla, takes its characters as seriously as it takes its plot. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Dominic West anchors it with a performance that rewards close attention. Put it on tonight on Britbox Apple TV Channel and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Burton and Taylor is worth clearing space for. The writing in Burton and Taylor treats its characters as people first, plot devices second. Legendary acting duo and married couple Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor prepare for a 1983 theatrical production of the play "Private Lives." Dominic West and Helena Bonham Carter lead a cast doing genuinely serious work here. It was released in 2013. The writing trusts the audience to sit with ambiguity rather than wrapping everything up in a tidy conclusion — it is the approach that separates good drama from great. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Drama fans who appreciate slow-burn storytelling will feel right at home with Burton and Taylor. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Dominic West anchors a cast that never overplays its hand. The kind of drama that stays with you well after the finale.

Burton and Taylor was released in 2013, directed by Richard Laxton. The full 83-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.