Deliver Us from Evil

If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, Deliver Us from Evil is available in the US on Starz Apple TV Channel right now. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 2,249 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Eric Bana's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now on Starz Apple TV Channel — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Deliver Us from Evil keeps coming up in conversation. The plotting gives Deliver Us from Evil its backbone, but it is the characters you come back for. When a frightening wave of violence sweeps through New York City, troubled cop Sarchie fails to find a rational explanation for the bizarre crimes. However, his eyes are opened to a frightening alternate reality when renegade Jesuit priest Mendoza convinces him that demonic possession may be to blame for the gruesome murders. Together, they wage a valiant supernatural struggle to rid the city of an otherworldly evil. Eric Bana and Olivia Munn lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2014. What makes Deliver Us from Evil 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.

Viewers who think they have seen every crime drama tend to find Deliver Us from Evil proves them wrong. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Eric Bana 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.