Canadian television has a knack for doing more with less, and Carter is a prime example. It is currently available in the US on fuboTV and YouTube TV, so there is no reason to keep putting it off. A 7/10 rating means the audience agrees — and those who disagree tend to be in a clear minority. The production does not waste your time: every episode earns its place in the run, and the pacing is calibrated to keep you watching rather than checking how much time is left. The run length is exactly right for the story being told. Jerry O'Connell is the anchor, but the depth of the supporting cast is what elevates it. Start it tonight and see for yourself why the ratings are where they are.

The procedural format gives Carter its backbone, but it is the characters you come back for. An actor returns home after a public meltdown. Partnering with his police detective friend, he tries to use his acting experience to solve real crimes. Jerry O'Connell and Sydney Tamiia Poitier lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. The series ran for 2 seasons (2018–2019), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry episodes where the mystery takes a breath — Carter passes that test consistently. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Perfect for viewers who think they have already seen all the great crime dramas. Carter is the one that tends to prove them wrong. The writing earns its twists rather than manufacturing them, and the result is a show where the resolution feels inevitable rather than arbitrary. Fans of The Afterparty will recognise the tonal balance between tension and character work. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. If you are going to commit to one procedural this month, make it this one.