The Artifice Girl

Skip the genre filler — The Artifice Girl, in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Kanopy and Hoopla, actually commits to its premise. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Tatum Matthews sets the tone, and the world-building does the rest. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

The Artifice Girl is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The Artifice Girl uses its genre premise as cover for asking bigger questions. A team of special agents discovers a revolutionary new computer program to bait and trap online predators. After teaming up with the program's troubled developer, they soon find that the AI is rapidly advancing beyond its original purpose. Tatum Matthews and Franklin Ritch lead a cast that keeps the bigger ideas grounded in something human. It was released in 2023. The world-building is meticulous enough to sustain multiple rewatches, with details early on that only make sense later. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For late-night viewing or a proper weekend binge, The Artifice Girl fits the bill. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Watch for Tatum Matthews in particular — the performance elevates the material. Satisfying on multiple levels.

The Artifice Girl was released in 2023, directed by Franklin Ritch. The full 93-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.