The Prodigy

If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, The Prodigy is available in Australia on Amazon Prime Video and Stan, and in the UK on MGM Plus Amazon Channel right now. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 1,082 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Taylor Schilling 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 Amazon Prime Video.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Prodigy earns its spot. The plotting in The Prodigy is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. A mother concerned about her young son's disturbing behavior thinks something supernatural may be affecting him. Taylor Schilling and Jackson Robert Scott lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2019. The Prodigy is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For anyone who wants their crime drama to earn its twists, The Prodigy delivers. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Taylor Schilling anchors it, but the writing does the real work. If you are going to commit to one crime drama this month, make it this one.