Intermedio

If you want a drama that takes its characters as seriously as its plot, Intermedio is available in Australia on Hoopla, and in the US on fuboTV and FlixFling right now. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. A 5/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Edward Furlong anchors it with a performance that rewards close attention. Put it on tonight on Hoopla and see for yourself.

There is a reason Intermedio keeps coming up in conversation. Intermedio takes its time building the world its characters inhabit, and the patience pays off. Under the border leading into Mexico, within a labyrinth of caves, a deadly presence haunts all who enter. For four friends on an expedition, the caverns become an underground graveyard as the tortured ghosts prey upon them, one by one. Edward Furlong and Steve Railsback lead a cast doing genuinely serious work here. It was released in 2005. Intermedio resists tidy resolutions in a way that respects how messy real consequences actually are. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Drama fans who appreciate slow-burn storytelling will feel right at home with Intermedio. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Edward Furlong anchors a cast that never overplays its hand. The kind of drama that stays with you well after the finale.

Intermedio was released in 2005, directed by Andrew Lauer. The full 82-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.