The Glass House

Right now you can watch The Glass House in the US on Netflix and fuboTV, and in the UK on Netflix — and it earns its twists rather than manufacturing them. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. 1,113 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Leelee Sobieski anchors it, but the writing does the real work. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Netflix.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Glass House earns its spot. The plotting in The Glass House is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. When Ruby and Rhett's parents are killed in a car accident, their carefree teenage lives are suddenly shattered. Moving to an incredible house in Malibu with the Glasses', old friends of the family, seems to be the beginning of a new life for them. Leelee Sobieski and Diane Lane lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2001. The plot mechanics of The Glass House never overwhelm the human cost underneath them. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Viewers who think they have seen every crime drama tend to find The Glass House proves them wrong. 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. Watch Leelee Sobieski work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.