Right now, Hightown is on Stan 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 Hightown handles it with more confidence than most. The 110 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 Stan and see why so many viewers already have strong opinions about it.

Part of the current wave of streaming-era originals, Hightown follows a path that stands out in a crowded field. Amid the drug trade on Cape Cod, a body washes ashore and is discovered by an irreverent National Marine Fisheries Service officer, Jackie Quinones, who is determined to help solve the murder even if the state cops want her nowhere near the case. Monica Raymund and Riley Voelkel lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. The series ran for 3 seasons (2020–2024), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. What distinguishes the best crime dramas from the rest is whether the character work can carry episodes where the mystery takes a breath — Hightown passes that test consistently.

Perfect for viewers who think they have already seen all the great crime dramas. Hightown 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.