Hanna

If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, Hanna is available in Australia on BINGE and Foxtel Now right now. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Saoirse Ronan's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight on BINGE and see for yourself.

Hanna is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The plotting in Hanna is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. Raised by her father, an ex-CIA agent, in the wilds of Finland, Hanna's upbringing has been geared to making her the perfect assassin. Sent into the world by her father on a mission, Hanna journeys across Europe, eluding agents dispatched after her by a ruthless intelligence operative. As she nears her ultimate target, Hanna faces startling revelations about her existence. Saoirse Ronan and Eric Bana lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2011. What makes Hanna hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in Hanna. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Watch Saoirse Ronan work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.