SuperFly

Right now you can watch SuperFly in the US on Starz Apple TV Channel, and in the UK on Netflix — and it earns its twists rather than manufacturing them. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. With 407 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Trevor Jackson's performance alone is worth the time investment. Start it on Starz Apple TV Channel whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

SuperFly is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The plotting in SuperFly is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. Career criminal Youngblood Priest wants out of the Atlanta drug scene, but as he ramps up sales, one little slip up threatens to bring the whole operation down before he can make his exit. Trevor Jackson and Jason Mitchell lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2018. SuperFly is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For anyone who wants their crime drama to earn its twists, SuperFly delivers. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Trevor Jackson 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.