Wicked: For Good

If you want science fiction that respects its own premise, Wicked: For Good is available in Australia on Netflix and BINGE, and in the US on Peacock Premium right now. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Cynthia Erivo leads a cast that never lets the concept overwhelm the characters. Put it on tonight on Netflix and see for yourself.

Wicked: For Good arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Wicked: For Good treats its concept seriously enough to follow it all the way through. As an angry mob rises against the Wicked Witch, Glinda and Elphaba will need to come together one final time. With their singular friendship now the fulcrum of their futures, they will need to truly see each other, with honesty and empathy, if they are to change themselves, and all of Oz, for good. The human element stays intact thanks to Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, who anchor every scene. It was released in 2025. Wicked: For Good resists the temptation to explain everything, trusting the audience to sit with ambiguity. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Wicked: For Good is satisfying on multiple levels — something to watch and something to think about after. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Cynthia Erivo's performance is the anchor the more ambitious moments need. The world-building pays off in ways you will not anticipate on a first watch.