If you want a drama that takes its characters as seriously as its plot, Godless is available in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Netflix right now. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. 718 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Watch it for Jack O'Connell — one of the stronger performances out there right now. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Netflix.

Godless arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Godless takes its time building the world its characters inhabit, and the patience pays off. A ruthless outlaw terrorizes the West in search of a former member of his gang, who’s found a new life in a quiet town populated only by women. Jack O'Connell and Michelle Dockery lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. Godless premiered in 2017. The writing trusts the audience to sit with ambiguity rather than wrapping everything up in a tidy conclusion — it is the approach that separates good drama from great. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Godless is what you recommend to people who say they do not really watch much. The tonal similarities to Deadwood are real, though Godless carves out its own identity quickly. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Jack O'Connell's work here is the kind that gets referenced in career retrospectives. It makes everything else feel thin by comparison.

Godless wrapped up in 2017, created by Scott Frank — 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.