Possession

Possession is currently streaming in Australia on Amazon Prime Video and Foxtel Now, and in the US on Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and it rewards the patience it asks of you. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 1,354 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Watch it for Isabelle Adjani — one of the stronger performances out there right now. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Possession is worth clearing space for. The writing in Possession treats its characters as people first, plot devices second. A young woman left her family for an unspecified reason. The husband determines to find out the truth and starts following his wife. At first, he suspects that a man is involved. Isabelle Adjani and Sam Neill lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It hit screens in 1981. What elevates Possession is a refusal to let any character off the hook too easily. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Drama fans who appreciate slow-burn storytelling will feel right at home with Possession. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Isabelle Adjani carries the material with a performance that rewards close attention. Worth starting sooner rather than later.