Right now you can watch Durarara!! In Australia on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and in the US on Hulu and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel — and it earns its twists rather than manufacturing them. The 2-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. 223 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Miyuki Sawashiro anchors it, but the writing does the real work. Available now on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Durarara!! Is worth clearing space for. At its heart, Durarara!! Understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. Mikado Ryugamine moves to Ikebukuro at his friend’s invitation and quickly becomes entangled in the city’s dangerous underworld. After witnessing the legendary Headless Rider, he finds himself caught up in escalating violence and gang conflict that begin to throw Ikebukuro into chaos. Credit to Miyuki Sawashiro and Toshiyuki Toyonaga for grounding it — this is a cast that earns the twists. 2 seasons (2010–2016) gave the story room most shows never get. The plot mechanics of Durarara!! Never overwhelm the human cost underneath them. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

For anyone who wants their crime drama to earn its twists, Durarara!! Delivers. The tonal similarities to Darwin's Game are real, though Durarara!! Carves out its own identity quickly. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Miyuki Sawashiro's performance is the kind that shows up on best-of lists years later. If you have been looking for something to fill the gap left by a recently finished story, this is a reliable answer.

Durarara!! wrapped up in 2016 — 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.