Father Brown

If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, Father Brown is available in Australia on Foxtel Now and BritBox, and in the US on Britbox Apple TV Channel and Hoopla right now. 13 seasons of it means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. Its 8/10 TMDB score, built from 139 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Mark Williams's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight on Foxtel Now and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Father Brown is worth clearing space for. At its heart, Father Brown understands what makes crime drama work — character first, plot second. Father Brown is based on G. K. Chesterton's detective stories about a Catholic priest who doubles as an amateur detective in order to try and solve mysteries. Credit to Mark Williams and John Burton for grounding it — this is a cast that earns the twists. It ran for 13 seasons (2013–2026), and the writing holds up across every one of them. The plot mechanics of Father Brown never overwhelm the human cost underneath them. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

If you cannot walk away from a good mystery, Father Brown will keep you hooked. The tonal similarities to Agatha Christie's Marple are real, though Father Brown carves out its own identity quickly. The 13-season run rewards the patience it asks of you. Mark Williams'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.

Father Brown is currently airing new episodes, created by Tahsin Guner and Rachel Flowerday — so there's no better time to catch up before the story moves forward. 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.