Right now, Fortitude is on Sky Go and several other platforms, sitting at 7/10 on TMDB. A reliable choice when you want a procedural that delivers on its premise. The procedural format can be hit and miss at this level of ambition, but Fortitude handles it with more confidence than most. The 311 viewer ratings on TMDB are not an accident — shows that sustain that level of engagement across their run have earned it. 3 seasons gives the story room to breathe and the characters room to develop. Get it started on Sky Go and see why so many viewers already have strong opinions about it.

At its heart, Fortitude is a procedural that understands what makes the genre work — character first, plot second. Fortitude is a place like nowhere else. Although surrounded by the savage beauty of the Arctic landscape, Fortitude is one of the safest towns on earth. There has never been a violent crime here. Richard Dormer and Sienna Guillory lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. The series ran for 3 seasons (2015–2018), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry episodes where the mystery takes a breath — Fortitude passes that test consistently.

Perfect for viewers who think they have already seen all the great crime dramas. Fortitude is the one that tends to prove them wrong. The writing earns its twists rather than manufacturing them, and the result is a show where the resolution feels inevitable rather than arbitrary. Fans of Vigil will recognise the tonal balance between tension and character work. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. If you are going to commit to one procedural this month, make it this one.