Mannix has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available in the US on Amazon Prime Video. Every one of its 8 seasons holds up. With 54 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Mike Connors sets the tone, and the ensemble matches it scene for scene. Start it on Amazon Prime Video whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

There is a reason Mannix keeps coming up in conversation. Mannix treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. Mannix is an American television detective series that ran from 1967 through 1975 on CBS. Created by Richard Levinson and William Link and developed by executive producer Bruce Geller, the title character, Joe Mannix, is a private investigator. He is played by Mike Connors. Mike Connors and Gail Fisher lead a cast that never lets the mystery feel thin. The series ran for 8 seasons (1967–1975), 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 scenes where the mystery takes a breath — Mannix passes that test consistently. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Viewers who think they have seen every crime drama tend to find Mannix proves them wrong. Viewers who responded to Riptide will find a lot to like here too. 8 seasons is a lot, but the quality holds all the way through. Watch Mike Connors work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

Mannix wrapped up in 1975, created by Richard Levinson, William Link and Bruce Geller — and 8 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.