The Devil's Candy

If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, The Devil's Candy is available in the US on Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and Icon Film Amazon Channel right now. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. With 715 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Watch Ethan Embry work — the performance is a masterclass in restraint. Available now on Philo — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Devil's Candy is worth clearing space for. The plotting in The Devil's Candy is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. A struggling painter is possessed by satanic forces after he and his young family move into their dream home in rural Texas. Ethan Embry and Shiri Appleby lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2016. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — The Devil's Candy passes that test consistently. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in The Devil's Candy. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Ethan Embry carries scenes that would sink a lesser production. The resolution feels inevitable rather than arbitrary, which is rarer than it sounds.