Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1

Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1 has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. 26 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Michael Imperioli leads a cast that carries the story without ever feeling mechanical. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1 is worth clearing space for. At its heart, Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1 understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. Headed by Lieutenant Maureen Mason, a strong-willed single mom struggling to balance home and work, the team is made up of quite the firing squad. There's the damaged but driven Detective Louis Fitch along with his new partner, Detective Damon Washington. Detective Ariana Sanchez is the sexy and beautiful rising star in the department who teams up with narcotics undercover cop John Stone. Michael Imperioli and Jon Michael Hill lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2010. What makes Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1 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.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in Detroit 1-8-7 Season 1. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Michael Imperioli 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.