Right now you can watch Disclaimer in Australia on Apple TV, and in the US on Apple TV — and it earns its twists rather than manufacturing them. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Cate Blanchett sets the tone, and the ensemble matches it scene for scene. Start it on Apple TV whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Disclaimer arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The plotting in Disclaimer is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. When an intriguing novel appears at the bedside of a journalist whose career has been built on revealing transgressions, she is horrified to realize she's a key character in a long-buried story—one that exposes her darkest secret. The writing gets a boost from Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline, who sell every scene they're in. It was aired in 2024. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry scenes where the mystery takes a breath — Disclaimer passes that test consistently. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in Disclaimer. The tonal similarities to Imperfect Women are real, though Disclaimer carves out its own identity quickly. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Cate Blanchett 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.

Disclaimer wrapped up in 2024, created by Alfonso Cuarón — and 1 season is 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.