If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, Lore is available in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Amazon Prime Video right now. Across 2 seasons, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. With 414 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. The writing does the heavy lifting here. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Lore earns its spot. Lore treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. This anthology series brings to life Aaron Mahnke's titular podcast and uncovers the real-life events that spawn our darkest nightmares. Blending reenactments, animation, archive and narration, Lore reveals how our horror legends – such as vampires, werewolves and body snatchers – are rooted in truth. The series ran for 2 seasons (2017–2018), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. Lore is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Viewers who think they have seen every crime drama tend to find Lore proves them wrong. The tonal similarities to Fear Itself are real, though Lore carves out its own identity quickly. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. The ensemble shares the weight instead of leaning on one performer. The resolution feels inevitable rather than arbitrary, which is rarer than it sounds.

Lore was cancelled in 2018, created by Aaron Mahnke — and 2 seasons are 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.