The Most Hated Woman in America

You don't need another crime-drama recommendation list — The Most Hated Woman in America in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix speaks for itself. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. With 231 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Melissa Leo sets the tone, and the ensemble matches it scene for scene. 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 Most Hated Woman in America earns its spot. At its heart, The Most Hated Woman in America understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. The true story of Madalyn Murray O'Hair -- iconoclast, opportunist, and outspoken atheist -- from her controversial rise to her untimely demise. The writing gets a boost from Melissa Leo and Josh Lucas, who sell every scene they're in. The Most Hated Woman in America came out in 2017. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — The Most Hated Woman in America passes that test consistently. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, The Most Hated Woman in America will keep you hooked. It has built its own audience without needing a direct comparison. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Melissa Leo carries scenes that would sink a lesser production. The resolution feels inevitable rather than arbitrary, which is rarer than it sounds.

The Most Hated Woman in America was released in 2017, directed by Tommy O'Haver. The full 91-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.