If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, Ripper Street is available in the US on fuboTV and Peacock Premium, and in the UK on Amazon Prime Video right now. The 5-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. Its 7/10 TMDB score, built from 197 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Matthew Macfadyen leads a cast that carries the story without ever feeling mechanical. Available now on fuboTV — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Ripper Street arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Ripper Street treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. A drama set in the East End of London in 1889, during the aftermath of the "Ripper" murders. The action centres around the notorious H Division – the police precinct from hell – which is charged with keeping order in the chaotic streets of Whitechapel. Ripper Street explores the lives of characters trying to recover from the Ripper's legacy, from crimes that have not only irretrievably altered their lives, but the very fabric of their city. Matthew Macfadyen and Adam Rothenberg lead a cast that never lets the mystery feel thin. 5 seasons (2012–2016) gave the story room most shows never get. Ripper Street is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Crime and mystery fans will find exactly what they are after in Ripper Street. Fans of Jack the Ripper will recognise the sensibility here immediately. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Matthew Macfadyen anchors it, but the writing does the real work. If you are going to commit to one crime drama this month, make it this one.

Ripper Street wrapped up in 2016, created by Richard Warlow — and 5 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.