DNA has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available in the US on Acorn TV and Viaplay Amazon Channel, and in the UK on Sky Go and BBC iPlayer. 2 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. With 45 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Anders W. Berthelsen leads a cast that carries the story without ever feeling mechanical. Available now on Acorn TV — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, DNA is worth clearing space for. The plotting gives DNA its backbone, but it is the characters you come back for. Five years after his daughter disappeared, a mistake in the National Police's DNA register makes it possible for the officer Rolf to finally find out what happened to her. Credit to Anders W. Berthelsen and Olivia Joof Lewerissa for grounding it — this is a cast that earns the twists. It ran for 2 seasons (2019–2023), and the writing holds up across every one of them. DNA is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Viewers who think they have seen every crime drama tend to find DNA proves them wrong. The Killing is the obvious comparison, but DNA earns its own place alongside it. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Anders W. Berthelsen carries scenes that would sink a lesser production. The resolution feels inevitable rather than arbitrary, which is rarer than it sounds.

DNA wrapped up in 2023, created by Torleif Hoppe — and 2 seasons are 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.