High Crimes

High Crimes is currently streaming in Australia on Amazon Prime Video and Disney Plus, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video, and its case-by-case structure never gets in the way of the bigger story. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 888 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Ashley Judd anchors it, but the writing does the real work. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, High Crimes is worth clearing space for. The plotting in High Crimes is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. A female attorney learns that her husband is really a marine officer who has been AWOL for fifteen years and accused of murdering fifteen civilians in El Salvador. Believing her husband when he tells her that he's being framed as part of a U.S. Military cover-up, the attorney defends him in a military court. Ashley Judd and Morgan Freeman lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2002. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — High Crimes passes that test consistently. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For anyone who wants their crime drama to earn its twists, High Crimes delivers. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Watch Ashley Judd work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.