The Rip

The Rip has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Matt Damon leads a cast that carries the story without ever feeling mechanical. Start it on Netflix whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, The Rip earns its spot. The Rip treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. Trust frays when a team of Miami cops discovers millions in cash inside a run-down stash house, calling everyone — and everything — into question. Matt Damon and Ben Affleck lead a cast that never lets the mystery feel thin. It was released in 2026. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — The Rip passes that test consistently. 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 Rip proves them wrong. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. Short enough to finish in one sitting, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Watch Matt Damon work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.