Right now you can watch Cracker in Australia on Britbox Apple TV Channel , and in the US on Britbox Apple TV Channel — and it earns its twists rather than manufacturing them. 3 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. 118 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Robbie Coltrane leads a cast that carries the story without ever feeling mechanical. Start it on Britbox Apple TV Channel whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Cracker earns its spot. Cracker treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. The wise-cracking Fitz is a brilliant but flawed criminal psychologist with a remarkable insight into the criminal mind. The writing gets a boost from Robbie Coltrane and Geraldine Somerville, who sell every scene they're in. 3 seasons (1993–1995) gave the story room most shows never get. What makes Cracker hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in Cracker. Fans of Wire in the Blood will recognise the sensibility here immediately. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Robbie Coltrane carries scenes that would sink a lesser production. The resolution feels inevitable rather than arbitrary, which is rarer than it sounds.

Cracker wrapped up in 1995, created by Jimmy McGovern — and 3 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.