If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, Agatha Christie's Marple is available in Australia on Foxtel Now and BritBox, and in the US on Hulu and Britbox Apple TV Channel right now. 6 seasons of it means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Julia McKenzie sets the tone, and the ensemble matches it scene for scene. Available now on Foxtel Now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Agatha Christie's Marple arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. At its heart, Agatha Christie's Marple understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. The adventures of Miss Jane Marple, an elderly spinster living in the quiet little village of St Mary Mead. During her many visits to friends and relatives in other villages, Miss Marple often stumbles upon mysterious murders which she helps solve. Although the police are sometimes reluctant to accept Miss Marple's help, her reputation and unparalleled powers of observation eventually win them over. Julia McKenzie and Emilia Fox lead a cast that gives the tension real weight. Across 6 seasons (2004–2013), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. The plot mechanics of Agatha Christie's Marple never overwhelm the human cost underneath them. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Viewers who think they have seen every crime drama tend to find Agatha Christie's Marple proves them wrong. Viewers who responded to Annika will find a lot to like here too. 6 seasons is a lot, but the quality holds all the way through. Julia McKenzie's performance is the kind that shows up on best-of lists years later. If you have been looking for something to fill the gap left by a recently finished story, this is a reliable answer.

Agatha Christie's Marple wrapped up in 2013 — and 6 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.