If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, Another is available in the US on Crunchyroll right now. The 1-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. 1,075 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Atsushi Abe sets the tone, and the ensemble matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight on Crunchyroll and see for yourself.

Another arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. At its heart, Another understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. When Kouichi arrives at his new school, he immediately senses something frightening in the atmosphere of his new class, something that no student wants to talk about and that seems to be related to a mysterious and silent girl. The writing gets a boost from Atsushi Abe and Natsumi Takamori, who sell every scene they're in. Another premiered in 2012. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — Another passes that test consistently. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

For anyone who wants their crime drama to earn its twists, Another delivers. Junji Ito Collection is the obvious comparison, but Another earns its own place alongside it. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Atsushi Abe 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.

Another wrapped up in 2012 — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.