Nail Bomber: Manhunt

Skip the procedural filler — Nail Bomber: Manhunt, in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix, treats its mystery seriously. 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. Tony Blair 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.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Nail Bomber: Manhunt is worth clearing space for. At its heart, Nail Bomber: Manhunt understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. This documentary examines the 1999 London bombings that targeted Black, Bangladeshi and gay communities, and the race to find the far-right perpetrator. He terrorized a city, seeking to ignite a race war but justice was served by those who wouldn't let his hate win. The writing gets a boost from Tony Blair and Nick Ross, who sell every scene they're in. It hit screens in 2021. Nail Bomber: Manhunt is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in Nail Bomber: Manhunt. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Watch Tony Blair work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

Nail Bomber: Manhunt was released in 2021, directed by Daniel Vernon. The full 72-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.