If you want a crime drama that treats its mystery as more than a puzzle, Rocco Schiavone is available in the US on PBS and Thirteen, and in the UK on Sky Go right now. 6 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. Its 8/10 TMDB score, built from 74 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Marco Giallini's performance alone is worth the time investment. Put it on tonight on PBS and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Rocco Schiavone earns its spot. The plotting in Rocco Schiavone is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. Weed smoking, foulmouthed Rocco Schiavone is an offbeat Deputy Commissioner of the State Police. For disciplinary reasons he is transferred to the Alpine town of Aosta, far from his beloved Rome. The sophisticated but cranky Roman despises the mountains, the cold, and the provincial locals as much as he disdains his superiors and their petty rules. Credit to Marco Giallini and Massimo Reale for grounding it — this is a cast that earns the twists. 6 seasons (2016–2025) gave the story room most shows never get. What makes Rocco Schiavone hold up is that the resolution matters less than how the characters get there. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

For anyone who wants their crime drama to earn its twists, Rocco Schiavone delivers. Fans of Suburra: Blood on Rome will recognise the sensibility here immediately. 6 seasons in, there is no shortage of material once you get started. Marco Giallini carries scenes that would sink a lesser production. The resolution feels inevitable rather than arbitrary, which is rarer than it sounds.

Rocco Schiavone is currently airing new episodes, created by Antonio Manzini — 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's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.