I'm Thinking of Ending Things

If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, I'm Thinking of Ending Things is available in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix right now. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. 2,223 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Jesse Plemons leads a cast that carries the story without ever feeling mechanical. Available now on Netflix — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

I'm Thinking of Ending Things arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The plotting gives I'm Thinking of Ending Things its backbone, but it is the characters you come back for. Nothing is as it seems when a woman experiencing misgivings about her new boyfriend joins him on a road trip to meet his parents at their remote farm. The writing gets a boost from Jesse Plemons and Jessie Buckley, who sell every scene they're in. It was released in 2020. I'm Thinking of Ending Things is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Viewers who think they have seen every crime drama tend to find I'm Thinking of Ending Things proves them wrong. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Jesse Plemons'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.