No Man's Land

This week's sharpest crime pick in the US on fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel is No Man's Land. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Charlie Sheen anchors it, but the writing does the real work. Available now on fuboTV — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

No Man's Land arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The plotting gives No Man's Land its backbone, but it is the characters you come back for. A rookie cop goes undercover to infiltrate a gang of car thieves led by smooth and charming Ted. The rookie becomes too involved and starts to enjoy the thrill and lifestyle of the game, and becomes romanticly involved with the leaders sister. The writing gets a boost from Charlie Sheen and D. B. Sweeney, who sell every scene they're in. It was released in 1987. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — No Man's Land passes that test consistently. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in No Man's Land. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Charlie Sheen anchors it, but the writing does the real work. If you are going to commit to one crime drama this month, make it this one.

No Man's Land was released in 1987, directed by Peter Werner. The full 106-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.