Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough

Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough is currently streaming on Crave, and its case-by-case structure never gets in the way of the bigger story. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. 165 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Serah D'Laine anchors it, but the writing does the real work. Available now on Crave — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. At its heart, Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. Two young women will stop at nothing for one to gain a $4 million inheritance of two priceless diamonds, while two detectives try to thwart their plans, but find complications abound. Serah D'Laine and Sandra McCoy lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2005. What makes Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Viewers who think they have seen every crime drama tend to find Wild Things: Diamonds in the Rough proves them wrong. 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. Serah D'Laine 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.