The Perfection

The Perfection, in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix, takes its characters as seriously as it takes its plot. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Allison Williams's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight on Netflix and see for yourself.

The Perfection arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Character-driven storytelling at its most effective — The Perfection earns every emotional beat it goes for. When troubled musical prodigy Charlotte seeks out Elizabeth, the new star pupil of her former school, the encounter sends both musicians down a sinister path with shocking consequences. Allison Williams and Logan Browning lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2018. The performances in The Perfection do a lot of work in the silences between the dialogue. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Drama fans who appreciate slow-burn storytelling will feel right at home with The Perfection. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Allison Williams's work here is the kind that gets referenced in career retrospectives. It makes everything else feel thin by comparison.

The Perfection was released in 2018, directed by Richard Shepard. The full 90-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.