If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, Breakout Kings is available on streaming right now. Every one of its 2 seasons holds up. 133 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Laz Alonso anchors it, but the writing does the real work. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

There is a reason Breakout Kings keeps coming up in conversation. Breakout Kings treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. Driven by the fact that there are few things more dangerous than a prisoner who has just escaped, and tired of following protocol and resorting to outdated methods of law enforcement, veteran U.S. Marshals Charlie Duchamp and Ray Zancanelli are taking an unorthodox approach to their work: using former fugitives to catch fugitives. Credit to Laz Alonso and Domenick Lombardozzi for grounding it — this is a cast that earns the twists. Across 2 seasons (2011–2012), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. Breakout Kings is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, Breakout Kings will keep you hooked. Viewers who responded to Burn Notice will find a lot to like here too. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Laz Alonso 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.

Breakout Kings was cancelled in 2012, created by Matt Olmstead and Nick Santora — and 2 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.