Close

Close is currently streaming in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix, 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. With 718 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Watch Noomi Rapace work — the performance is a masterclass in restraint. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Close is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. At its heart, Close understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. A counter-terrorism expert takes a job protecting a young heiress. After an attempted kidnapping puts both of their lives in danger, they must flee. Noomi Rapace and Sophie Nélisse lead a cast that never lets the mystery feel thin. It hit screens in 2019. Close 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, Close 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. Noomi Rapace'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.