Jigsaw

If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, Jigsaw is available in Australia on Stan, and in the US on Netflix and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel right now. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Tobin Bell anchors it, but the writing does the real work. Put it on tonight on Stan and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Jigsaw earns its spot. At its heart, Jigsaw understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. Law enforcement finds itself chasing the ghost of a man dead for over a decade, embroiled in a diabolical new game that's only just begun. The writing gets a boost from Tobin Bell and Matt Passmore, who sell every scene they're in. It was released in 2017. What makes Jigsaw 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.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, Jigsaw will keep you hooked. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Watch Tobin Bell work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.