Pig

If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, Pig is available in Australia on Netflix and Stan, and in the UK on Channel 4 Plus right now. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Nicolas Cage anchors it, but the writing does the real work. Start it on Netflix whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Pig is worth clearing space for. Pig treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. A truffle hunter who lives alone in the Oregon wilderness must visit Portland to find the mysterious person who stole his beloved foraging pig. The writing gets a boost from Nicolas Cage and Alex Wolff, who sell every scene they're in. Pig came out in 2021. The plot mechanics of Pig never overwhelm the human cost underneath them. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, Pig will keep you hooked. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Nicolas Cage 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.