Murder in a Small Town is currently streaming in Australia on Netflix, and in the US on Hulu and FOX One Amazon Channel, and its case-by-case structure never gets in the way of the bigger story. 2 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. 55 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Rossif Sutherland's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Netflix.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Murder in a Small Town is worth clearing space for. The plotting gives Murder in a Small Town its backbone, but it is the characters you come back for. Karl Alberg moves to a quiet coastal town to soothe a psyche that has been battered by big-city police work but finds himself needing to call upon all his skills to solve the murders that continue to wash up on his shore. Rossif Sutherland and Kristin Kreuk lead a cast that never lets the mystery feel thin. The series ran for 2 seasons (2024–2025), 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 — Murder in a Small Town passes that test consistently. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

For anyone who wants their crime drama to earn its twists, Murder in a Small Town delivers. If you have already watched Cross, Murder in a Small Town is a natural next step. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Watch Rossif Sutherland work — it is a masterclass in the genre. Few crime dramas earn their twists this consistently.

Murder in a Small Town is currently airing new episodes, created by Ian Weir — so there's no better time to catch up before the story moves forward. 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.