Cobra

Right now you can watch Cobra on Crave — and it earns its twists rather than manufacturing them. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 1,985 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Sylvester Stallone anchors it, but the writing does the real work. Available now on Crave — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Cobra earns its spot. The plotting gives Cobra its backbone, but it is the characters you come back for. A tough-on-crime street cop must protect the only surviving witness to a strange murderous cult with far reaching plans. The writing gets a boost from Sylvester Stallone and Brigitte Nielsen, who sell every scene they're in. It hit screens in 1986. What makes Cobra hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in Cobra. 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. Watch Sylvester Stallone work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.