Cherry

Cherry has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available in Australia on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel, and in the US on Apple TV and Apple TV Amazon Channel. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 1,390 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Watch Tom Holland work — the performance is a masterclass in restraint. Put it on tonight on Apple TV and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Cherry is worth clearing space for. At its heart, Cherry understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. Cherry drifts from college dropout to army medic in Iraq—anchored only by his one true love, Emily. But after returning from the war with PTSD, his life spirals into drugs and crime as he struggles to find his place in the world. Tom Holland and Ciara Bravo lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2021. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — Cherry passes that test consistently. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, Cherry will keep you hooked. 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. Tom Holland carries scenes that would sink a lesser production. The resolution feels inevitable rather than arbitrary, which is rarer than it sounds.