British television has a knack for doing more with less, and Lockerbie: A Search for Truth is a prime example. It's currently available in Australia on BINGE and Foxtel Now, and in the US on Peacock Premium, so there's no reason to keep putting it off. A 7/10 rating means the audience agrees.

Character-driven storytelling at its most effective — Lockerbie: A Search for Truth earns every emotional beat it goes for. Dr Jim Swire tragically loses his daughter when Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over a small town on 21 December 1988. Travelling across continents and political divides, Swire embarks on a relentless journey that not only jeopardises his stability, family and life, but completely overturns his trust in the justice system. As the truth shifts under his feet, Swire's view of the world is left forever sullied. Colin Firth and Catherine McCormack lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It aired in 2025.

If you're looking for television that takes its characters seriously and rewards patient viewing, Lockerbie: A Search for Truth is exactly that.